ISRO Electrical Engineering (EE) 2015 - Question 42

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The average real power in watts delivered to a load impedance ZL = (4 - J2) Ω by an ideal current source i(t) = 4 sin(wt + 20°) A is

  • A. 78 Watts
  • B. 32 Watts
  • C. Zero Watts
  • D. 64 Watts

Answer: B. 32 Watts

Explanation: The current source i(t) = 4 sin(ωt + 20°) has Irms = 4/√2 A. Real power is absorbed only by the resistance R = 4 Ω: P = Irms²·R = (16/2) × 4 = 32 W.

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