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Which of the following balanced phase-voltage phasor sets represents an abc positive- sequence system?

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RRB JE 2025 CBT 2 Mechanical and Allied Engg Question Paper English (2-Jul-2026) (Shift-1)
The correct answer is

Va = 0°, Vb = -120°, Vc = 120°

To determine which of the given phase-voltage phasor sets represents a balanced abc positive-sequence system, it's important to understand the concept of phase sequence in three-phase systems.

In a balanced abc positive-sequence (also known as positive-sequence) system, the phase voltages are separated by 120 degrees, and the order of the phase sequence is a-b-c. This means:

  • The voltage of phase B lags the voltage of phase A by 120 degrees.
  • The voltage of phase C lags the voltage of phase B by 120 degrees.
  • The voltage of phase C leads the voltage of phase A by 120 degrees (since C comes after B in the sequence).

This translates mathematically to something like:

  • Va = 0°
  • Vb = -120°
  • Vc = 120°

Now, let's examine each option:

  1. Option 1: Va = 0°, Vb = 120°, Vc = -120°
  2. Option 2: Va = 0°, Vb = -90°, Vc = -180°
  3. Option 3: Va = 0°, Vb = -120°, Vc = 120°
  4. Option 4: Va = 0°, Vb = 90°, Vc = 180°

From these options, Option 3: Va = 0°, Vb = -120°, Vc = 120° matches the requirement of the abc positive-sequence system where each phase is separated by 120 degrees, and the sequence proceeds as A-B-C. Therefore, this is the correct choice.

Hence, the answer is:

Va = 0°, Vb = -120°, Vc = 120°

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