This is the N6 Electrotechnics written in the April 2021 exams. The paper counts 100 marks and learners had 3 hours to finish it. It has 7 questions covering transformers, ac machines – generators, dc machines, ac circuit theory, ac machines – synchronous motors, ac machines – induction motors and generation and supply of ac. Below you can download the question paper and memo as free PDFs, then mark your answers with the memo.
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N6 Electrotechnics April 2021 Question Paper
N6 Electrotechnics question paper, April 2021. Download the PDF and practise under exam conditions, then use the matching memo.
Question PaperApril exam
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N6 Electrotechnics April 2021 Memo
Download the electrotechnics n6 april 2021 memo PDF. It gives the model answers and mark allocation for the April exam.
MemoApril exam
What is in this paper
7 questions, 100 marks in total. Marks per question are taken from the paper itself.
- Q1 Dc Machines 1.1 A three-wire DC-system has two operating voltages of 440 V and 220 V. 14 marks
- Q2 Ac Circuit Theory 2.1 Differentiate between the electrical quantities active power and 14 marks
- Q3 Transformers 3.1 Explain, with the aid of diagrams, how the efficiency of a single-phase 15 marks
- Q4 Ac Machines – Generators 4.1 Explain, with the aid of a neat diagram, how a short-circuit test is carried out 15 marks
- Q5 Ac Machines – Synchronous Motors 5.1 Give TWO uses of synchronous motors. 14 marks
- Q6 Ac Machines – Induction Motors 6.1 Define the term slip as it is used in induction motors. 14 marks
- Q7 Generation And Supply Of Ac Use the method to calculate the voltage, current and power factor at the sending end 14 marks
Marks per topic
- Transformers15 marks
- Ac Machines – Generators15 marks
- Dc Machines14 marks
- Ac Circuit Theory14 marks
- Ac Machines – Synchronous Motors14 marks
- Ac Machines – Induction Motors14 marks
- Generation And Supply Of Ac14 marks
Instructions to candidates
- Answer all the questions.
- Read all the questions carefully.
- Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this
- Start each question on a new page.
- Only use a black or blue pen.
- Write neatly and legibly. (8080096) -3-
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Questions about this paper
How many marks is the Electrotechnics N6 April 2021?
The paper is out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Is there a memo for the Electrotechnics N6 April 2021?
Yes. The marking memo is on this page as a free PDF download, next to the question paper.
Which topics carry the most marks in this paper?
Transformers (15 marks), ac machines – generators (15 marks) and dc machines (14 marks).