GATE EE 2024 Set 1 — Question 50
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In the circuit shown, and . It is supplied by a three phase source with the phase sequence being R-Y-B. Assume the watt meters and to be ideal. The magnitude of the difference between the readings of and in watts is ___________ (rounded off to 2 decimal places).
Correct answer
692.8 to 692.84
Solution
Given:
Line voltage , Phase sequence R-Y-B.
Load impedances:
(connected between R and Y)
(connected between Y and B)Phase currents:
(no load between B and R)Line currents for wattmeters:
Wattmeter readings:
Magnitude of the difference:
.
Line voltage , Phase sequence R-Y-B.
Load impedances:
(connected between R and Y)
(connected between Y and B)Phase currents:
(no load between B and R)Line currents for wattmeters:
Wattmeter readings:
Magnitude of the difference:
.
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