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MCQ 11 Mark
A wire of length ' $r$ ' and resistance $100 \Omega$ is divided into $10$ equal parts. The first $5$ parts are connected in series while the next $5$ parts are connected in parallel. The two combinations are again connected in series. The resistance of this final combination is:
  • $52 \Omega$
  • B
    $55 \Omega$
  • C
    $60 \Omega$
  • D
    $26 \Omega$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$52 \Omega$
a
$R  =\frac{\rho l}{A}$

$R^{\prime}  =\frac{\rho l}{10 A}=\frac{R}{10}$

$R_S =5 \times \frac{R}{10} \quad \text { [series] }$

$R_S =50$

$R_p =\frac{K}{50} \quad \text { [parallel] }$

$R_{e q} =R_S+R_p$

$=52 \Omega$

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MCQ 21 Mark
The terminal voltage of the battery, whose emf is $10 \mathrm{~V}$ and internal resistance $1 \Omega$, when connected through an external resistance of $4 \Omega$ as shown in the figure is:
  • A
    $6 \mathrm{~V}$
  • $8 \mathrm{~V}$
  • C
    $10 \mathrm{~V}$
  • D
    $4 \mathrm{~V}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$8 \mathrm{~V}$
b
$\text { Current in circuit } i =\frac{10}{4+1}=2 \mathrm{~A}$

$\text { Terminal voltage } =E-i R$

$=10-2 \times 1=8 \mathrm{~V}$

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MCQ 31 Mark
Two heaters $A$ and $B$ have power rating of $1 \mathrm{~kW}$ and $2 \mathrm{~kW}$, respectively. Those two are first connected in series and then in parallel to a fixed power source. The ratio of power outputs for these two cases is:
  • $2: 9$
  • B
    $1: 2$
  • C
    $2: 3$
  • D
    $1: 1$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$2: 9$
a
Power Consumed $=P=\frac{V^2}{R}$

$\frac{P_A}{P_B}=\frac{R_B}{R_A}$

$R_A=2 R_B$

For Series Combination

$P_S=\frac{V^2}{3 R_B}$

For Parallel Combination

$P_P=\frac{3 V^2}{2 R_B}$

$\frac{P_S}{P_P}=\frac{2}{9}$

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MCQ 41 Mark
The resistance of platinum wire at $0^{\circ}\,C$ is $2\,\Omega$ and $6.8\,\Omega$ at $80^{\circ} \,C$. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the wire is :
  • A
    $3 \times 10^{-1}{ }\;^{\circ}\,C ^{-1}$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^{-4}{ }\;^{\circ}C ^{-1}$
  • C
    $3 \times 10^{-3}{ }\;^{\circ}C ^{-1}$
  • $3 \times 10^{-2}{ }\;^{\circ}C ^{-1}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$3 \times 10^{-2}{ }\;^{\circ}C ^{-1}$
d
$R _{ T }= R _0\left[1+\alpha\left( T - T _0\right)\right]$

$6.8=2[1+\alpha(80-0)]$

$\alpha=\frac{2.4}{80}=0.03 /{ }^{\circ}\,C =3 \times 10^{-2} /{ }^{\circ}\,C$

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MCQ 51 Mark
If the galvanometer $G$ does not show any deflection in the circuit shown, the value of $R$ is given by $............\Omega$
  • A
    $400$
  • B
    $200$
  • C
    $50$
  • $100$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$100$
d
Since galvanometer does not show any deflection $\Rightarrow i_g=0$

$\frac{10-2}{400}=\frac{2}{R} \Rightarrow R=\frac{2 \times 400}{8}=100\,\Omega$

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MCQ 61 Mark
The magnitude and direction of the current in the following circuit is :-
  • A
    $1.5\,A$ from $B$ to $A$ through $E$
  • B
    $0.2\,A$ from $B$ to $A$ through $E$
  • $0.5\,A$ from $A$ to $B$ through $E$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{9}\,A$ from $A$ to $B$ through $E$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$0.5\,A$ from $A$ to $B$ through $E$
c
$i =\frac{10-5}{10}=\frac{5}{10}\,A$

$=0.5\,A$

from $A$ to $B$ through $E$.

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MCQ 71 Mark
$10$ resistors, each of resistance $R$ are connected in series to a battery of $emf$ $E$ and negligible internal resistance. Then those are connected in parallel to the same battery, the current is increased $n$ times. The value of $n$ is :
  • A
    $1000$
  • B
    $10$
  • $100$
  • D
    $1$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$100$
c
$I_S=\frac{E}{10 R}$

$I_P=\frac{E}{R / 10}=\frac{10 E}{R}$

$n=\frac{I_P}{I_S}=100 \Rightarrow n=100$

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MCQ 81 Mark
Resistance of a carbon resistor determined from colour codes is $(22000 \pm 5 \%) \Omega$. The colour of third band must be :
  • A
    Yellow
  • B
    Red
  • C
    Green
  • Orange
Answer
Correct option: D.
Orange
d
$R =\left[22 \times 10^3 \pm 5 \%\right] \Omega$

Acc. to color code Third Band

$\rightarrow$ Orange (color code for digit $3$ is orange)

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MCQ 91 Mark
A copper wire of length $10\,m$ and radius $\left(10^{-2} / \sqrt{\pi}\right) m$ has electrical resistance of $10 \,\Omega$. The current density in the wire for an electric field strength of $10( V / m )$ is :
  • A
    $10^{6} A / m ^{2}$
  • B
    $10^{-5} A / m ^{2}$
  • $10^{5} A / m ^{2}$
  • D
    $10^{4} A / m ^{2}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$10^{5} A / m ^{2}$
c
Radius of wire $=\frac{10^{-2}}{\sqrt{\pi}}$

Cross sectional area $A =\pi r ^{2}=10^{-4} m ^{2}$ $j =\frac{ i }{ A }=\left(\frac{ V }{ R }\right) \cdot \frac{1}{ A }=\frac{ E \ell}{ RA } \quad R =\frac{\rho \ell}{ A }$ $j =\frac{10 \times 10}{10 \times 10^{-4}}=10^{5} A / m ^{2}$

$J=\sigma E \Rightarrow \frac{ E }{\rho}=\frac{ E \ell}{ RA }=\frac{10 \times 10 \times \pi}{10 \times 10^{-4} \times \pi}$

$\Rightarrow 10^{5} A / m ^{2}$

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MCQ 101 Mark
A wheatstone bridge is used to determine the value of unknown resistance $X$ by adjusting the variable resistance $Y$ as shown in the figure. For the most precise measurement of $X$, the resistances $P$ and $Q$:
  • should be approximately equal and are small
  • B
     should be very large and unequal
  • C
    do not play any significant role
  • D
     should be approximately equal to $2 X$
Answer
Correct option: A.
should be approximately equal and are small
a
Resistance of $P \& Q$ should be approx. equal as it decreases error in experiment.
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MCQ 111 Mark
The sliding contact $C$ is at one fourth of the length of the potentiometer wire $( AB )$ from $A$ as shown in the circuit diagram. If the resistance of the wire $AB$ is $R _0$, then the potential drop $( V )$ across the resistor $R$ is
  • $\frac{4 V _0 R }{3 R _0+16 R }$
  • B
    $\frac{4 V _0 R }{3 R _0+ R }$
  • C
    $\frac{2 V _0 R }{4 R _0+ R }$
  • D
    $\frac{2 V _0 R }{2 R _0+3 R }$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\frac{4 V _0 R }{3 R _0+16 R }$
a
In series, potential divides in direct ratio of resistance,

So, $V_{A C}=\frac{R_{A C}}{R_{A C}+R_{C B}} V_0$

$=\frac{\frac{ RR _0}{4 R + R _0}}{\frac{ RR _0}{4 R + R _0}+\frac{3 R _0}{4}} \times V _0=\frac{4 RV _0}{16 R +3 R _0}$

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MCQ 121 Mark
Two resistors of resistance, $100\,\Omega$ and $200\,\Omega$ are connected in parallel in an electrical circuit. The ratio of the thermal energy developed in $100\,\Omega$ to that in $200\,\Omega$ in a given time is:
  • $2: 1$
  • B
    $1: 4$
  • C
    $4: 1$
  • D
    $1: 2$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$2: 1$
a
As both resistors are in parallel combination so potential drop $( V )$ across both are same.

$P =\frac{ V ^{2}}{ R } \Rightarrow P \propto \frac{1}{ R }$

$\frac{ P _{1}}{ P _{2}}=\frac{ R _{2}}{ R _{1}}=\frac{200}{100}=\frac{2}{1}$

$=2: 1$

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MCQ 131 Mark
The reciprocal of resistance is
  • A
    reactance
  • B
    mobility
  • C
    conductivity
  • conductance
Answer
Correct option: D.
conductance
d
Conductance $=\frac{1}{\text { Resistance }}$
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MCQ 141 Mark
A cell of $emf\;4\,V$ and internal resistance $0.5\,\Omega$ is connected to a $7.5\,\Omega$ external resistance. The terminal potential difference of the cell is $.....\,V$.
  • $3.75$
  • B
    $4.25$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $0.375$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$3.75$
a
TPD $=4-0.5 \times 0.5$

$\qquad =4-0.25$

TPD $=3.75 \text { volt }$

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MCQ 151 Mark
The equivalent resistance of the infinite network given below is :
  • A
    $2\,\Omega$
  • B
    $(1+\sqrt{2})\,\Omega$
  • $(1+\sqrt{3})\,\Omega$
  • D
    $(1+\sqrt{5})\,\Omega$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$(1+\sqrt{3})\,\Omega$
c
If effective resistance is $x$,

$\Rightarrow x=1+\frac{x \times 1}{x+1}+1$

$\Rightarrow(x-2)=\frac{x}{x+1}$

$\Rightarrow x^2-x-2=x$

$\Rightarrow x^2-2 x-2=0$

$\text { So, } x=\frac{2 \pm \sqrt{12}}{2}$

$=1 \pm \sqrt{3}\,\Omega$

neglecting negative value, $x =1+\sqrt{3}\,\Omega$

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MCQ 161 Mark
Column $- I$ gives certain physical terms associated with flow of current through a metallic conductor. Column $- II$ gives some mathematical relations involving electrical quantities. Match Column $- I$ and Column $- II$ with appropriate relations.
Column $- I$ Column $- II$
$(A)$ Drift Velocity $(P)$ $\frac{m}{n e^{2} \rho}$
$(B)$ Electrical Resistivity $(Q)$ $\mathrm{ne} v_{\mathrm{d}}$
$(C)$ Relaxation Period $(R)$ $\frac{\mathrm{eE}}{\mathrm{m}} \tau$
$(D)$ Current Density $(S)$ $\frac{E}{J}$
  • $(A)- (\mathrm{R}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{S}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{P}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{Q})$
  • B
    $(A)-(R), (B)-(S), (C)-(Q), (D)-(P)$
  • C
    $(A)-(R), (B)-(P), (C)-(S), (D)-(Q)$
  • D
    $(A)-(R), (B)-(Q), (C)-(S), (D)-(P)$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$(A)- (\mathrm{R}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{S}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{P}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{Q})$
a
$J=\frac{I}{A}=n e v_{d}=\frac{n e^{2} \tau}{m} E=\sigma E=\frac{E}{\rho}$

$V_{d}=\frac{e E}{m} I ; \rho=\frac{m}{n e^{2} \tau}$ or $\rho=\frac{E}{J}, J=n e v_{d}$

$A \rightarrow R \quad B \rightarrow S \quad D \rightarrow Q$

$\tau=\frac{m}{n e^{2} \rho}$

$C \rightarrow P$

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MCQ 171 Mark
In a potentiometer circuit a cell of $EMF$ $1.5\, {V}$ gives balance point at $36\, {cm}$ length of wire. If another cell of $EMF$ $2.5\, {V}$ replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire, the balance point occurs ? (in $cm$)
  • $60$
  • B
    $21.6$
  • C
    $64$
  • D
    $62$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$60$
a
$\phi=$ constant

$E_{\text {unknown }}=\phi I_{b} \Rightarrow E_{\text {unknown }} \propto I_{b}$

$\frac{E_{1}}{E_{2}}=\frac{I_{1}}{I_{2}} \Rightarrow \frac{1.5}{2.5}=\frac{36}{x}$

$x=\frac{36 \times 5}{3}=60\, \mathrm{~cm}$

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MCQ 181 Mark
The effective resistance of a parallel connection that consists of four wires of equal length, equal area of cross-section and same material is $0.25\, \Omega$. What will be the effective resistance if they are connected in series ? (In $\Omega$)
  • A
    $0.25$
  • B
    $0.5$
  • C
    $1$
  • $4$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$4$
d
$\frac{\mathrm{R}}{4}=.25$ parallel

$\mathrm{R}=1$

$\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{s}}=4 \mathrm{R}=4\, \Omega$

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MCQ 191 Mark
Three resistors having resistances $\mathrm{r}_{1}, \mathrm{r}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{r}_{3}$ are connected as shown in the given circuit. The ratio $\frac{i_{3}}{i_{1}}$ of currents in terms of resistances used in the circuit is :
  • A
    $\frac{r_{1}}{r_{2}+r_{3}}$
  • $\frac{r_{2}}{r_{2}+r_{3}}$
  • C
    $\frac{r_{1}}{r_{1}+r_{2}}$
  • D
    $\frac{r_{2}}{r_{1}+r_{3}}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{r_{2}}{r_{2}+r_{3}}$
b
$I_{3}=\frac{I_{1} r_{2}}{r_{2}+r_{3}}$

$\frac{I_{3}}{I_{1}}=\frac{I_{1} r_{2}}{\left(r_{2}+r_{3}\right) I_{1}}=\frac{r_{2}}{r_{2}+r_{3}}$

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MCQ 201 Mark
Which of the following graph represents the variation of resistivity ( $\rho$ ) with temperature $(T)$ for copper $?$
  • A

  • B

  • C


Answer
Correct option: D.

d
For some metals like copper, resistivity is nearly proportional to temperature although a non linear region always exists at very low temperature.
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MCQ 211 Mark
The color code of a resistance is given below

The values of resistance and tolerance, respectively, are :

  • $470\; \Omega, \,5 \%$
  • B
    $470\; k \Omega,\,5 \%$
  • C
    $47 \;k \Omega,\, 10 \%$
  • D
    $4.7 \;k \Omega,\, 5 \%$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$470\; \Omega, \,5 \%$
a
$R =47 \times 10^{1} \pm 5 \%$

$R =470 \Omega, 5 \%$

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MCQ 221 Mark
The equivalent resistance between $A$ and $B$ for the mesh shown in the figure is ......... $\Omega$
  • A
    $4.8$
  • B
    $7.2$
  • $16$
  • D
    $30$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$16$
c

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MCQ 231 Mark
For the circuit shown in the figure, the current $I$ will be .......$A$
  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $0.75$
  • $1$
  • D
    $1.5$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1$
c
By KVL in a closed loop ABCDA,

$V_{A}-1 \times 4-1 \times 1+4-1 \times 1+2=V_{A}$

$-61+6=0$

$1=1 A$

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MCQ 241 Mark
For the circuit given below, the Kirchoff's loop rule for the loop $BCDEB$ is given by the equation
  • A
    $- i _{2} R _{2}+ E _{2}+ E _{3}+ i _{3} R _{1}=0$
  • B
    $- i _{2} R _{2}+ E _{2}- E _{3}+ i _{3} R _{1}=0$
  • $i _{2} R _{2}+ E _{2}- E _{3}- i _{3} R _{1}=0$
  • D
    $i _{2} R _{2}+ E _{2}+ E _{3}+ i _{3} R _{1}=0$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$i _{2} R _{2}+ E _{2}- E _{3}- i _{3} R _{1}=0$
c
In a loop BCDEB by KVL

$v _{ a }- i _{2} R _{2}- E _{2}+ E _{3}+ i _{3} R _{1}= v _{ B }$

$i _{2} R _{2}+ E _{2}- E _{3}- i _{3} R _{1}=0$

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MCQ 251 Mark
A resistance wire connected in the left gap of a meter bridge balances a $10\, \Omega$ resistance in the right gap at a point which divides the bridge wire in the ratio $3: 2 .$ If the length of the resistance wire is $1.5 m ,$ then the length of $1\, \Omega$ of the resistance wire is $....... \times 10^{-2}\;m$
  • A
    $1.5$
  • B
    $1.0$
  • $10$
  • D
    $15$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$10$
c
$\frac{ R }{10}=\frac{\ell_{1}}{\ell_{2}}$

$\frac{ R }{10}=\frac{3}{2}$

$R=15 \Omega$

Length of $15 \Omega$ resistance wire is $1.5 m$

length of $1 \Omega$ resistance wire $=\frac{1.5}{15}=0.1$

$=1.0 \times 10^{-1} m$

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MCQ 261 Mark
A charged particle having drift velocity of $7.5 \times 10^{-4}\, ms ^{-1}$ is an electric field of $3 \times 10^{-10}\, Vm ^{-1}$ has a mobility in $m ^{2} V ^{-1} s ^{-1}$ of 
  • A
    $2.25 \times 10^{-15}$
  • B
    $2.25 \times 10^{15}$
  • $2.5 \times 10^{6}$
  • D
    $2.5 \times 10^{-6}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2.5 \times 10^{6}$
c
$\mu=\frac{v_{d}}{E}=\frac{7.5 \times 10^{-4}}{3 \times 10^{-10}}$

$=2.5 \times 10^{6}$

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MCQ 271 Mark
Two solid conductors are made up of same material, have same length and same resistance. One of them has a circular cross section of area $A_{1}$ and the other one has a square cross section of area $A_{2}$. The ratio $\frac{A _{1}}{A _{2}}$ is
  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $1.5$
  • $1$
  • D
    $0.8$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1$
c
Resistance of conductor is given as

$R=\frac{\rho l}{A}$

$\therefore \quad A=\frac{\rho l}{R}$

$\Rightarrow \frac{A_{1}}{A_{2}}=\frac{\rho_{1}}{\rho_{2}} \times \frac{L_{1}}{I_{2}}\left(\frac{R_{2}}{R_{1}}\right)$

$\Rightarrow \frac{A_{1}}{A_{2}}=1 \quad\left[\because R_{1}=R_{2}, I_{1}=l_{2}\right.$ and for same

material $\left.\rho_{1}=\rho_{2}\right]$

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MCQ 281 Mark
In the circuits shown below, the readings of the voltmeters and the ammeters will be
  • A
    $\mathrm{V}_{2}>\mathrm{V}_{1}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{1}=\mathrm{I}_{2}$
  • B
    $\mathrm{V}_{1}=\mathrm{V}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{1}>\mathrm{I}_{2}$
  • $\mathrm{V}_{1}=\mathrm{V}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{1}=\mathrm{I}_{2}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{V}_{2}>\mathrm{V}_{1}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{1}>\mathrm{I}_{2}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\mathrm{V}_{1}=\mathrm{V}_{2}$ and $\mathrm{I}_{1}=\mathrm{I}_{2}$
c
$10 \Omega$ is in series with ideal voltmeter. Therefore it will not affect the circuit

$\mathrm{I}_{1}=\frac{10}{10}=1 \;\mathrm{A}$

$\mathrm{I}_{2}=\frac{10}{10}=1\; \mathrm{A}$

$V_1=10\;V$

$V_{2}=10\;V$

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MCQ 291 Mark
The reading of an ideal voltmer in the circuit shown is.....$V$
  • A
    $0.6$
  • B
    $0$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • $0.4$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$0.4$
d
$\left(\mathrm{V}_{1}-\mathrm{V}_{2}\right)=\frac{30}{25}-\frac{20}{25}=\frac{10}{25}=\frac{2}{5}=0.4 \mathrm{V}$
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MCQ 301 Mark
The meter bridge shown is in balanced position with $\frac{\mathrm{P}}{\mathrm{Q}}=\frac{\mathrm{l}_{1}}{\mathrm{l}_{2}}$. If we now litterchange the positions of gavanometer and cell, will the bridge work? If yes, what will be balance condition?
  • A
    yes, $\frac{\mathrm{P}}{\mathrm{Q}}=\frac{\mathrm{l}_{2}-\mathrm{l}_{1}}{\mathrm{l}_{2}+\mathrm{l}_{1}}$
  • B
    no, no null point
  • C
    yes, $\frac{P}{Q}=\frac{l_{2}}{l_{1}}$
  • yes, $\frac{P}{Q}=\frac{l_{1}}{l_{2}}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
yes, $\frac{P}{Q}=\frac{l_{1}}{l_{2}}$
d
Interchanging cell and galvanometer do not effect balance condition.
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MCQ 311 Mark
Six similar bulbs are connected as shown in the figure with a $DC$ source of $emf\; E$, and zero internal resistance. The ratio of power consumption by the bulbs when $(i)$ all are glowing and $(ii)$ in the situation when two from section $A$ and one from section $B$ are glowing, will be
  • A
    $4:9$
  • $9:4$
  • C
    $1:2$
  • D
    $2: 1$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$9:4$
b
$\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{eq}_{1}}=2 \mathrm{R} / 3$

$\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{eq}_{2}}=\mathrm{R} / 2+\mathrm{R}=\frac{3 \mathrm{R}}{2}$

$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{eq}_1}=\frac{\mathrm{E}^{2}}{2 \mathrm{R} / 3}=\frac{3 \mathrm{P}}{2}$

$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{eq}_1}=\frac{\mathrm{E}^{2}}{3 \mathrm{R} / 2}=\frac{2 \mathrm{P}}{3}$

$P_{eq_{1}}: P_{eq_{2}}=9: 4$

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MCQ 321 Mark
A set of $n$ equal resistors, of value $R$ each, are connected in series to a battery of emf $E$ and internal resistance $R.$ The current drawn is $I.$ Now, the $n$ resistors are connected in parallel to the same battery. Then the current drawn from battery becomes $10\,I.$ The value of $n$ is 
  • $10$
  • B
    $11$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $20$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$10$
a
Current drawn from a battery when $n$ resistors are connected in series is

$I=\frac{E}{n R+R}$        .....$(i)$

Current drawn from same battery when $n$ resistors are connected in parallel is

$10 I=\frac{E}{R / n+R}$        ......$(ii)$

On dividing eqn. $(ii)$ by $(i),$ $10=\frac{(n+1) R}{(1 / n+1) R}$

After solving the equation, $n=10$.

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MCQ 331 Mark
A battery consists of a variable number $n$ of identical cells (having internal resistance reach) which are connected in series. The terminals of the battery are short-circuited and the current $I$ is measured. Which of the graphs shows the correct relationship between $I$ and $n \,?$

  • B

  • C

  • D

Answer
Correct option: A.

a
Curtent drawn from the

cell is

$I=\frac{n \varepsilon}{n r}=\frac{\varepsilon}{r}$

$\mathrm{So}, I$ is independent of $n$ and $I$ is constant.

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MCQ 341 Mark
A carbon resistor of $(47 \pm 4.7) \;k\Omega$ is to be marked with rings of different colours for its identification. The colour code sequence will b
  • A
    Violet - Yellow - Orange - Silver
  • B
    Green - Orange - Violet - Gold
  • Yellow - Violet - Orange - Silver
  • D
    Yellow - Green - Violet - Gold
Answer
Correct option: C.
Yellow - Violet - Orange - Silver
c
$(47 \pm 4.7) \;k \Omega=47 \times 10^3 \pm 10 \%$

Yellow - Violet - Orange - Silver

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MCQ 351 Mark
The resistance of a wire is $R\; ohm$. If it is melted and stretched to $'n'$ times its original length, its new resistance will be
  • A
    $\frac{R}{n}$
  • $n^2R$
  • C
    $\;\frac{R}{{{n^2}}}\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;\;$
  • D
    $nR$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$n^2R$
b
The resistance of a wire of length $l$ and area

$A$ and resistivity $\rho$ is given as

$R=\frac{\rho l}{A}$

Given, $l'=n l$

As the volume of the wire remains constant

$\therefore A^{\prime} l^{\prime}=A l$

$A^{\prime}=\frac{A l}{l^{\prime}}=\frac{A l}{n l} \text { or } A^{\prime}=\frac{A}{n}$

$ \therefore \quad R^{\prime} =\frac{\rho l^{\prime}}{A^{\prime}} $

$ R^{\prime} =\frac{\rho n l}{\frac{A}{n}}=\frac{n^{2} \rho l}{A}=n^{2} R $

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MCQ 361 Mark
In the electrical circuit shown in the figure, the current $i$ through the side $AB$ is
  • A
    $\frac{{10}}{{33}}A$
  • B
    $\;\frac{1}{5}A$
  • C
    $\;\frac{{10}}{{63}}A$
  • $\;\frac{6}{{25}}A$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\;\frac{6}{{25}}A$
d
$R_{eq}=25 \Omega$

$I=\frac{10}{25}$

$I=0.4$

$I_{(20\;\Omega)}=\frac{30 \times \frac{4}{10}}{20+30}=\frac{12}{50}=\frac{6}{25} A$

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MCQ 371 Mark
A potentiometer is an accurate and versatile device to make electrical measurements of $EMF$ because the method involves 
  • A
    potential gradients
  • a condition of no current flow through the galvanometer
  • C
    cells
  • D
    a combination of cells, galvanometer and resistances
Answer
Correct option: B.
a condition of no current flow through the galvanometer
b
A potentiometer is an accurate and versatile device to make electrical measurements of emf because the method involves a condition of no current flow through the galvanometer, the device can be used to measure potential difference, internal resistance of a cell and compare emf's of two sources.
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MCQ 381 Mark
A potentiometer wire is $100\,\, cm$ long and a constant potential difference is maintained across it. Two cells are connected in series first to support one another and then in opposite direction. The balance points are obtained at $50\,\, cm$ and $10\,\, cm$ from the positive end of the wire in the two cases. The ratio of emf's is 
  • A
    $5:4$
  • B
    $3:4$
  • $3:2$
  • D
    $5:1$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$3:2$
c
Suppose two cells have emfs $\varepsilon_{1}$ and $\varepsilon_{2}$

$\left(\text { also } \varepsilon_{1}>\varepsilon_{2}\right)$

Potential difference per unit length of the potentiometer wire $=k$ (say)

When $\varepsilon_{1}$ and $\varepsilon_{2}$ are in series and supporteach other then

$\varepsilon_{1}+\varepsilon_{2}=50\, \times k$       .....$(i)$

When $\varepsilon_{1}$ and $\varepsilon_{2}$ are in opposite direction

$\varepsilon_{1}-\varepsilon_{2}=10 \times k$     ....$(ii)$

On adding eqn. $(i)$ and eqn. $(ii)$

$2 \varepsilon_{1}=60\, k \Rightarrow \varepsilon_{1}=30 \,k$ and $\varepsilon_{2}=50\, k-30 \,k=20\, k$

$\therefore \quad \frac{\varepsilon_{1}}{\varepsilon_{2}}=\frac{30 \,k}{20 \,k}=\frac{3}{2}$

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MCQ 391 Mark
A filament bulb $(500 \,W,\,\, 100 \,V)$ is to be used in a $230\, V$ main supply. When a resistance $R$ is connected in series, it works perfectly and the bulb consumes $500\,W.$ The value of $R$ is .................. $\Omega$
  • $26$
  • B
    $13$
  • C
    $230$
  • D
    $46$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$26$
a
Resistance of bulb, $R_{B}=\frac{V^{2}}{P}=\frac{(100)^{2}}{500}=20\, \Omega$

Power of the bulb in the circuit,

$P =V I $

$I =\frac{P}{V_{B}} $

$=\frac{500}{100}=5\, \mathrm{A}$

$V_{R} =I R \Rightarrow(230-100)=5 \times R $

$\therefore \quad R =26 \,\Omega$

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MCQ 401 Mark
The potential difference $(V_A - V_B)$ between the points $A$ and $B$ in the given figure is ............ $V$
  • A
    $+6$
  • $+9$
  • C
    $-3$
  • D
    $+3$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$+9$
b
$V_{A B}=V_{A}-V_{B}=2 \times 2+3+1 \times 2=9\, \mathrm{V}$
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MCQ 411 Mark
The charge flowing through a resistance $R$ varies with time $t$ as $ Q=at-bt^2 $ where $a$ and $b$ are positive constants . The total heat produced in $R$ is
  • A
    $\frac{{{a^3}R}}{{3b}}$
  • B
    $\;\frac{{{a^3}R}}{{2b}}$
  • C
    $\;\frac{{{a^3}R}}{b}$
  • $\;\frac{{{a^3}R}}{{6b}}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\;\frac{{{a^3}R}}{{6b}}$
d
$\text { Given, } Q=a t-b t^{2}$

$\therefore \quad I=\frac{d Q}{d t}=a-2 b t$

At $t=0, Q=0 \Rightarrow I=0$

Also, $I=0$ at $t=a / 2 b$

$\therefore \quad$ Total heat produced in resistance $R$

$H = \int\limits_0^{a/2b} {{I^2}Rdt = R\int\limits_0^{a/2b} {{{(a - 2bt)}^2}dt} } $

${ = R\int\limits_0^{a/2b} {\left( {{a^2} + 4{b^2}{t^2} - 4abt} \right)dt} }$

$=R\left[a^{2} t+4 b^{2} \frac{t^{3}}{3}-4 a b \frac{t^{2}}{2}\right]_{0}^{a / 2 b} $

$=R\left[a^{2} \times \frac{a}{2 b}+\frac{4 b^{2}}{3} \times \frac{a^{3}}{8 b^{3}}-\frac{4 a b}{2} \times \frac{a^{2}}{4 b^{2}}\right]$

$=\frac{a^{3} R}{b}\left[\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{6}-\frac{1}{2}\right]=\frac{a^{3} R}{6}$

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MCQ 421 Mark
In an electrolyte $3.2 \times {10^{18}}$ bivalent positive ions drift to the right per second while $3.6 \times {10^{18}}$ monovalent negative ions drift to the left per second. Then the current is
  • A
    $1.6\,amp$ to the left
  • $1.6\,amp$ to the right
  • C
    $0.45\,amp$ to the right
  • D
    $0.45\,amp$ to the left
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1.6\,amp$ to the right
b
Net current ${i_{net}} = {i_{( + )}} + {i_{( - )}}$

$ = \frac{{{n_{( + )}}{q_{( + )}}}}{t} + \frac{{{n_{( - )}}{q_{( - )}}}}{t}$

$ = \frac{{{n_{( + )}}}}{t} \times 2e + \frac{{{n_{( - )}}}}{t} \times e$

$= 3.2 \times {10^{18}} \times 2 \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} + 3.6 \times {10^{18}} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19}$

$= 1.6\, A$ (towards right)

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MCQ 431 Mark
In a neon discharge tube $2.9 \times {10^{18}}\,N{e^ + }$ ions move to the right each second while $1.2 \times {10^{18}}$ electrons move to the left per second. Electron charge is $1.6 \times {10^{ - 19}}\,C$. The current in the discharge tube
  • A
    $1\, A$ towards right
  • $0.66\, A$ towards right
  • C
    $0.66\, A$ towards left
  • D
    Zero
Answer
Correct option: B.
$0.66\, A$ towards right
b
 Net current $i = {i_ + } + {i_ - } = \frac{{({n_ + })\,({q_ + })}}{t} + \frac{{({n_ - })\,({q_ - })}}{t}$

$ \Rightarrow $  $i = \frac{{({n_ + })}}{t} \times e + \frac{{({n_ - })}}{t} \times e$

$ = 2.9 \times {10^{18}} \times 1.6 \times {10^{ - 19}} + 1.2 \times {10^{18}} \times 1.6 \times {10^{ - 19}}$

$ \Rightarrow $  $i = \,0.66\,A$

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MCQ 441 Mark
A current $I$ is passing through a wire having two sections $P$ and $Q$ of uniform diameters $d$ and $d/2$ respectively. If the mean drift velocity of electrons in sections $P$ and $Q$ is denoted by $v_P$ and $v_Q$ respectively, then
  • A
    $v_P = v_Q$
  • B
    $v_P = \frac{1}{2}v_Q$
  • $v_P = \frac{1}{4}v_Q$
  • D
    $v_P = 2 v_Q$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$v_P = \frac{1}{4}v_Q$
c
(c) Drift velocity ${v_d} = \frac{i}{{neA}} \Rightarrow {v_d} \propto \frac{1}{A}{\rm{ or}}\,{v_d} \propto \frac{1}{{{d^2}}}$

$ \Rightarrow \,\frac{{{v_P}}}{{{v_Q}}} = {\left( {\frac{{{d_Q}}}{{{d_P}}}} \right)^2} = {\left( {\frac{{d/2}}{d}} \right)^2} = \frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow {v_P} = \frac{1}{4}{v_Q}$.

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MCQ 451 Mark
A source of $e.m.f.$  $E = 15\,V$ and having negligible internal resistance is connected to a variable resistance so that the current in the circuit increases with time as $i = 1.2 t + 3$. Then, the total charge that will flow in first five second will be ............... $C$
  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20 $
  • $30$
  • D
    $40$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$30$
c
$i = \frac{{dQ}}{{dt}}$ $ \Rightarrow $  $dQ = idt$ $ \Rightarrow $ $Q = \int_{\,{t_1}}^{\,{t_2}} i \,dt = \int_0^5 {(1.2t + 3)\,} dt$

$ = \left[ {\frac{{1.2{t^2}}}{2} + 3t} \right]_0^5 = 30\,C$

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MCQ 461 Mark
The current in a conductor varies with time t as $I = 2t + 3{t^2}$ where $I$ is in ampere and $t$ in seconds. Electric charge flowing through a section of the conductor during $t = 2\,\sec$ to $t = 3\,\sec$ is ............. $C$
  • A
    $10$
  • $24$
  • C
    $33$
  • D
    $44$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$24$
b
$dQ = Idt$

$\Rightarrow $ $Q = \int_{t = 2}^{t = 3} {\,Idt} = $ $\left[ {2\int\limits_2^3 {tdt} + 3\int\limits_2^3 {{t^2}dt} } \right]$

$= \left[ {{t^2}} \right]_2^3 + \left[ {{t^3}} \right]_2^3= (9 -4) + (27 -8) = 5 + 19 = 24\,C$.

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MCQ 471 Mark
A beam contains $2 \times 10^8$ doubly charged positive ions per cubic centimeter, all of which are moving with a speed of $10^5 \,m/s$. The current density is ............. $A/m^2$
  • $6.4$
  • B
    $3.2$
  • C
    $1.6$
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
$6.4$
a
$J = nqv = n(ze)v = \frac{{2 \times {{10}^8} \times 2 \times 1.6 \times {{10}^{ - 19}} \times {{10}^5}}}{{{{({{10}^{ - 2}})}^3}}}$ $= 6.4\,A/m^2$
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MCQ 481 Mark
A battery is connected to a uniform resistance wire $AB$ and $B$ is earthed. Which one of the graphs below shows how the current density $J$ varies along $AB$
  • A

  • B

  • C


Answer
Correct option: D.

d
(d) Wire $AB$ is uniform so current through wire $AB$ at every across section will be same. Hence current density $J\left( { = i/A} \right)$ at every point of the wire will be same.
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MCQ 491 Mark
Following figure shows four situations in which positive and negative charges moves horizontally through a region and gives the rate at which each charge moves. Rank the situations according to the effective current through the region greatest first
  • A
    $i = ii = iii = iv$
  • B
    $i > ii > iii > iv$
  • $i = ii = iii > iv$
  • D
    $i = ii = iii < iv$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$i = ii = iii > iv$
c
(c) For figure $(i)$ ${i_1} = 7A$
For figure $(ii)$ ${i_2} = 4 + 3 = 7A$
For figure $(iii)$ ${i_3} = 5 + 2 = 7A$
For figure $(iv)$ ${i_4} = 6 - 1 = 5A$
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MCQ 501 Mark
Two wires each of radius of cross section $r$ but of different materials are connected together end to end (in series). If the densities of charge carriers in the two wires are in the ratio $1 : 4$, the drift velocity of electrons in the two wires will be in the ratio:
  • A
    $1 : 2$
  • B
    $2 : 1$
  • $4 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : 4$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$4 : 1$
c
Let $n_{1}$ and $n_{2}$ be the densities of charge carriers in the two wires, $V_{d_{1}}$ and $V_{d_{2}}$ be the drift velocities of charge carriers in the two wires,

$A$ be the area of cross section,

$e$ is the charge on electron and

$I$ is the current flowing through both the wires

Hence, $I=n_{1} e A V_{d_{1}}=n_{1} e A V_{d_{2}}$

$\therefore n_{1} V_{d_{1}}=n_{2} V_{d_{2}}$

$\therefore \frac{V_{d 1}}{V_{d_{2}}}=\frac{n_{2}}{n_{1}}$

$\therefore \frac{V_{d 1}}{V_{d_{2}}}=\frac{4}{1}$

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