Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3131103 Network Theory Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code 3131103
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70 marks
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23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
State and explain superposition’s theorem.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2a

(b)
4 marks
Derive the condition for network to be reciprocal for y-parameters.
(c)
7 marks
Determine the power delivered by the voltage source for the circuit shown in
GTU Network Theory (3131103) Winter 2025 Question 1(c) Diagram

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksSame type asked in 2 of 3 papers
Determine the Laplace transform of 𝑓(𝑡)= 𝑒5tsin8t.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q5a, Summer 2025 Q5a OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Write a short note on Dot Convention.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q2b

(c)
7 marks
Derive relationship between incidence matrix and fundamental cut-set matrix.
(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 3 of 3 papers

Find the current in 10ohm resistor in the network of Fig.2 using Thevenin’s theorem. Resistances are in ohms.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q4b

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Explain initial value theorem of Laplace transform.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3a

(b)
4 marks

Explain and derive the step response to R-L series circuit using Laplace Transformation method.

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 3 of 3 papers

In the network of Fig.3, a steady state is reached with the switch k open. At t=0, the switch is closed. For the elements given, determine values of Va(0-) and Va(0+).

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Summer 2026 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2025 Q4c OR

(a)
3 marks
Explain final value theorem of Laplace transform.
(b)
4 marks

Explain and derive the step response to R-C series circuit using Laplace Transformation method.

(c)
7 marks

In the network of Fig.4, the switch k is closed at t=0. Find the particular solution for the current.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain characteristic of an ideal current source.
(b)
4 marks
Briefly explain Positive Real Function (PRF).
(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 3 of 3 papers

In the circuit shown in Fig.5, switch k is closed on position 1 at t=0, and then moved to position 2 after 0.5ms. Obtain the equations for the current in both intervals.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c, Summer 2026 Q3c OR, Summer 2025 Q2c OR, Summer 2025 Q3b OR, Summer 2025 Q4c OR

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Explain characteristic of an ideal voltage source.

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3b

(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Explain following terms: (a) Tree (b) Mesh (c) Subgraph d) Planar Graph.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a, Summer 2026 Q5a OR

(c)
7 marks
Obtain required condition for ABCD parameters to be reciprocal and symmetrical.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Write a short note on Source Transformation.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1a, Summer 2026 Q1c

(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on Inverse Hybrid Parameters.
(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 3 papers
Obtain Z parameters for the network shown in

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q3c OR

(a)
3 marks
What is network synthesis?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 2 of 3 papers
Derive formulae to convert given 𝑦 – parameters into z - parameters.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b

(c)
7 marksSame type asked in 2 of 3 papers
Find Norton’s equivalent network across terminals AB of the network shown in

Also asked in Summer 2025 Q4b OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Network Theory (Winter 2025, B.E. · EC Engineering, Sem 3). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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