Master Filter Circuits: Enhance Your Circuit Analysis Skills

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal filter?

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No insertion loss

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Zero phase shift

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Constant gain in the passband

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Infinite attenuation in the stopband

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a band-pass filter?

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To allow signals within a specified frequency range to pass

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To block signals outside a specified frequency range

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To amplify signals within a specified frequency range

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To shift the phase of signals within a specified frequency range

Question 3

What is a key benefit of using a Chebyshev filter over a Butterworth filter?

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Steeper roll-off rate

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Lower insertion loss

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Wider passband

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Higher selectivity

Question 4

What is a defining characteristic of an ideal low-pass filter?

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Passes frequencies below the cutoff frequency without attenuation

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Blocks frequencies below the cutoff frequency

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Transitions gradually from passband to stopband

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Maintains constant group delay across all frequencies

Question 5

Which of the following is **not** a passive filter?

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Active filter

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

Question 6

What is the primary function of a low-pass filter?

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To allow frequencies below a specific cutoff frequency to pass

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To allow frequencies above a specific cutoff frequency to pass

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To allow a specific range of frequencies to pass

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To block all frequencies

Question 7

Which components are typically used in a passive low-pass filter?

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Resistor and capacitor

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Inductor and resistor

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Capacitor and inductor

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Transistor and resistor

Question 8

How does increasing the capacitor value in a passive low-pass filter affect the cutoff frequency?

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Decreases the cutoff frequency

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Increases the cutoff frequency

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Does not affect the cutoff frequency

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Causes the filter to become unstable

Question 9

What is a key advantage of using passive filters?

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Simplicity and low cost of implementation

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Exceptional filtering quality

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High power handling capability

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Immunity to noise

Question 10

What is a common limitation of passive filters?

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Prone to temperature and component variations

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Limited to low-frequency applications only

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Limited to high-frequency applications only

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Excessive weight and size

Question 11

What is the primary function of a capacitor in a high-pass filter circuit?

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Passing high frequencies

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Blocking low frequencies

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Storing energy

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Regulating voltage

Question 12

In audio applications, what is a common use of low-pass filters?

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Removing high-frequency noise

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Boosting low frequencies

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Creating special effects

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Filtering out harmonics

Question 13

Compared to passive filters, what is a disadvantage of active filters?

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Require external power

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Limited bandwidth

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Increased susceptibility to noise

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Lower accuracy

Question 14

What is the main advantage of cascading multiple filters?

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Achieving specific frequency responses not possible with single filters

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Reducing noise levels

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Increasing filter order

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Improving filter accuracy

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive filter?

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Inductor

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive filter?

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Active filter

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

Question 17

The cutoff frequency of a filter is the frequency at which the output power is what percentage of the maximum power?

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70.7%

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50%

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25%

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100%

Question 18

Which of the following is the transfer function of an ideal low-pass filter?

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H(f) = 1 for f < fc, 0 for f >= fc

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H(f) = 0 for f < fc, 1 for f >= fc

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H(f) = fc/f for f < fc, 0 for f >= fc

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H(f) = 0 for f < fc, fc/f for f >= fc

Question 19

The order of a filter refers to:

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The number of reactive elements in the filter

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The slope of the filter's frequency response

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The cutoff frequency of the filter

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The type of filter (e.g., low-pass, high-pass)

Question 20

What is the cutoff frequency of a high-pass filter defined as?

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The frequency at which the output power is half the input power

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The frequency at which the output power is three-fourths the input power

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The frequency at which the output power is equal to the input power

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The frequency at which the output power is zero

Question 21

Which filter type has a passband that includes all frequencies above a specific cutoff frequency?

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High-pass filter

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Low-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

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Band-reject filter

Question 22

What is the main purpose of a band-reject filter?

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To pass all frequencies except a specific range of frequencies

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To pass only a specific range of frequencies

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To attenuate all frequencies

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To amplify all frequencies

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Butterworth filter?

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Constant group delay in the passband

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Sharp cutoff frequency

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High ripple in the passband

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Asymmetric frequency response

Question 24

What is the order of a filter with a transfer function of H(f) = 1/(1 + (j2πfRC)^4)?

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 25

In a passive filter circuit, how do changes in the values of resistors and capacitors affect the cutoff frequency and bandwidth?

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Enlarging capacitance decreases cutoff frequency and increases bandwidth

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Lowering resistance increases cutoff frequency and decreases bandwidth

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Adjusting component values has no effect on cutoff frequency or bandwidth

Question 26

The transfer function of an ideal low-pass filter is:

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H(f) = 1 / (1 + j2πfRC)

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H(f) = j2πfRC / (1 + j2πfRC)

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H(f) = 1

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H(f) = 0

Question 27

Which type of filter is used to block high frequencies and pass low frequencies?

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

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Band-reject filter

Question 28

The purpose of a Butterworth filter is to provide:

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A maximally flat passband response.

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A maximally flat stopband response.

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A sharp cutoff between passband and stopband.

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Amplification of signals within a specific frequency range.

Question 29

An LC filter is an example of a:

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Passive filter

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Active filter

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Digital filter

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Mechanical filter

Question 30

In a power supply, a filter is used to:

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Remove noise from the output voltage

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Regulate the output voltage

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Protect the load from overvoltage

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Convert AC voltage to DC voltage

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of passive filter?

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Resonant filter

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Low-pass filter

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High-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

Question 32

What is the cutoff frequency of a filter?

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 3 dB below its maximum

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 1 dB below its maximum

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 0 dB

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is -3 dB

Question 33

Which of the following components is used in a low-pass filter?

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Capacitor

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Inductor

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Resistor

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Diode

Question 34

What is the purpose of a band-pass filter?

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To pass signals within a specific frequency range

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To attenuate signals outside of a specific frequency range

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To amplify signals outside of a specific frequency range

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To block signals within a specific frequency range

Question 35

What is the order of a filter?

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The number of poles in the filter's transfer function

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The number of zeros in the filter's transfer function

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The number of capacitors in the filter

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The number of inductors in the filter

Question 36

Define the cutoff frequency of a high-pass filter.

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The frequency at which the filter introduces a 3 dB attenuation

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The frequency at which the filter's output power is 50% of its input power

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The frequency at which the filter's output voltage is 50% of its input voltage

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The frequency at which the filter's output current is 50% of its input current

Question 37

Calculate the bandwidth of a band-pass filter.

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The difference between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies

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The frequency at which the filter has a 3 dB attenuation

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The frequency at which the filter's gain is 0 dB

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The frequency at which the filter's phase shift is 90 degrees

Question 38

Explain the primary function of a filter within a circuit.

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Eliminating unwanted frequency components from a signal

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Amplifying a signal

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Converting a sinusoidal signal to a square wave

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Generating a clock signal

Question 39

Describe the effect of increasing the capacitance in a low-pass filter.

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Decreases the cutoff frequency

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Increases the cutoff frequency

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Decreases the bandwidth

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Increases the bandwidth

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a recognized filter response type?

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Gaussian

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Butterworth

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Chebyshev

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Elliptic

Question 41

Determine the transfer function of an ideal low-pass filter.

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H(f) = 1 for f < fc, 0 for f >= fc

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H(f) = e^(-j2πfct) for all f

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H(f) = (1 + j2πfct)^-1 for all f

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H(f) = 0 for f < fc, 1 for f >= fc

Question 42

What is the formula for the cutoff frequency of a first-order high-pass filter?

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fc = 1 / (2πRC)

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fc = RC

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fc = 1 / RC

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fc = 2πRC

Question 43

Identify which of the following is NOT classified as a passive filter.

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Active filter

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Low-pass filter

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Band-pass filter

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High-pass filter

Question 44

Describe the primary function of a band-pass filter.

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To permit frequencies within a specific range to pass while suppressing frequencies outside that range.

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To allow all frequencies to pass equally.

Question 45

Which of the following accurately describes a Butterworth filter?

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Possesses a maximally flat passband response and a monotonic roll-off characteristic.

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Exhibits a steep roll-off and an equiripple passband response.

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Offers a constant group delay and a linear phase response.

Question 46

Determine the order of a filter with two poles and two zeros.

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2

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3

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1

Question 47

Provide an example of a practical application of low-pass filters.

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Smoothing data signals to remove high-frequency noise.

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Amplifying audio signals to increase their volume.

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Isolating specific frequency components for analysis.

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Generating high-frequency oscillations for electronic circuits.

Question 48

Identify the key advantage of a Chebyshev filter over a Butterworth filter.

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Provides a sharper cutoff and a narrower transition band.

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No significant advantage exists.

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Requires a lower order for equivalent performance.

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Offers a flatter passband response.

Question 49

Describe the essential elements required for filter design.

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Frequency response specifications and filter approximation methods.

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Time domain specifications alone.

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Bode plots exclusively.

Question 50

Explain the purpose of a filter network within a power system.

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To prevent harmonics and other unwanted frequencies from entering or leaving the system.

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To store energy for later use.

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To amplify the voltage of the power supply.