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M.C.Q (1 Marks)

MCQ 1511 Mark
An infinite sequence of resistance is shown in the figure. The resultant resistance between $A$ and $B$ will be, when ${R_1} = 1\,ohm$ and ${R_2} = 2\,ohm$ ............. $\Omega$
  • A
    Infinity
  • B
    $1$
  • $2$
  • D
    $1.5$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2$
c
Let the resultant resistance be $R$. If we add one more branch, then the resultant resistance would be the same because this is an infinite sequence.

$\therefore \frac{{R{R_2}}}{{R + {R_2}}} + {R_1} = R \Rightarrow 2R + R + 2 = {R^2} + 2R$

$ \Rightarrow {R^2} - R - 2 = 0 \Rightarrow R = - 1$ or $R = 2\,ohm$

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MCQ 1521 Mark
In the figure shown, the total resistance between $A$ and $B$ is ............. $\Omega$
  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $6$
  • $8$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$8$
d
The last two resistance are out of circuit.

Now $8\,\Omega $ is in parallel with $(1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1)\,\Omega $.

$\therefore R = 8\,\Omega ||8\,\Omega = \frac{8}{2} = 4\,\Omega $ $ \Rightarrow $ ${R_{AB}} = 4 + 2 + 2 = 8\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1531 Mark
In the given circuit, the potential of the point $E$ is
  • A
    Zero
  • B
    $ - \,8\,V$
  • $ - \,4/3\,V$
  • D
    $4/3 \,V$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$ - \,4/3\,V$
c
The current in the circuit $ = \frac{8}{{5 + 1}} = \frac{4}{3}$

Now ${V_C} - {V_E} = \frac{4}{3} \times 1$ $ \Rightarrow $ ${V_E} = - \frac{4}{3}\,V$

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MCQ 1541 Mark
If a resistance ${R_2}$ is connected in parallel with the resistance $R$ in the circuit shown, then possible value of current through $R$ and the possible value of ${R_2}$ will be
  • A
    $\frac{I}{3},\,R$
  • B
    $I,\,2R$
  • C
    $\frac{I}{3},\,2R$
  • $\frac{I}{2},\,R$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\frac{I}{2},\,R$
d
(d) According to the figure, $(I - {I_1}){R_2} = {I_1}R$
Only two values satisfying the above relation are $\frac{I}{2}$ and $R$
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MCQ 1551 Mark
Four wires $AB,\,\,BC,\,\,CD,\,\,DA$ of resistance $4\, \Omega$ each and a fifth wire $BD$ of resistance $8\, \Omega$ are joined to form a rectangle $ABCD$ of which $BD$ is a diagonal. The effective resistance between the points $A$ and $B$ is
  • A
    $24\, ohm$
  • B
    $16\, ohm$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{3}\,ohm$
  • $\frac{8}{3}\,ohm$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\frac{8}{3}\,ohm$
d
(d) Effective resistance between the points $A$ and $B$ is $R = \frac{{32}}{{12}} = \frac{8}{3}\,\Omega $
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MCQ 1561 Mark
Three resistances, each of $1\, ohm$, are joined in parallel. Three such combinations are put in series, then the resultant resistance will be ............. $ohm$
  • A
    $9$
  • B
    $3$
  • $1$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{3}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1$
c
$\frac{1}{R} = \frac{1}{1} + \frac{1}{1} + \frac{1}{1} = \frac{3}{1}$ $ \Rightarrow $ $R = \frac{1}{3}\,ohm$

Now such three resistance are joined in series,

hence total $R = \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} + \frac{1}{3} = 1\,ohm$

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MCQ 1571 Mark
A copper wire of resistance $R$ is cut into ten parts of equal length. Two pieces each are joined in series and then five such combinations are joined in parallel. The new combination will have a resistance
  • A
    $R$
  • B
    $\frac{R}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{R}{5}$
  • $\frac{R}{{25}}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$\frac{R}{{25}}$
d
$R \propto l$

Hence every new piece will have a resistance $\frac{R}{{10}}.$

If two pieces are connected in series, then their resistance $ = \frac{{2R}}{{10}} = \frac{R}{5}$

If $5$ such combinations are joined in parallel, then net resistance $ = \frac{R}{{5 \times 5}} = \frac{R}{{25}}$

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MCQ 1581 Mark
A wire has resistance $12\,\Omega $. It is bent in the form of a circle. The effective resistance between the two points on any diameter is equal to ................ $\Omega$
  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $6$
  • $3$
  • D
    $24$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$3$
c
(c) ${R_{eq}} = \frac{6}{2} = 3\,\Omega $
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MCQ 1591 Mark
In the circuit shown, the point ‘$B$’ is earthed. The potential at the point ‘$A$’ is ............. $V$
  • A
    $14$
  • $24$
  • C
    $26$
  • D
    $50$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$24$
b
Current in the given circuit $i = \frac{{50}}{{(5 + 7 + 10 + 3)}} = 2\,A$

Potential difference between $A$ and $B$ ${V_A} - {V_B} = 2 \times 12$

$ \Rightarrow $ ${V_A} - 0 = 24\,V$ $ \Rightarrow $ ${V_A} = 24\,V$

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MCQ 1601 Mark
Three resistors each of $4\,\Omega $ are connected together to form a network. The equivalent resistance of the network cannot be ............ $\Omega$
  • A
    $1.33$
  • $3$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $12$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$3$
b
(b) If all are in series then ${R_{eq}} = 12\,\Omega $

If all are in parallel then ${R_{eq}} = \frac{4}{3}\Omega = 1.33\,\Omega $

If two are in series then parallel with third, ${R_{eq}} = \frac{8}{3} = 2.6\,\Omega $

If two are in parallel then series with third, ${R_{eq}} = 6\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1611 Mark
In the circuit shown below, the cell has an $e.m.f.$ of $10\,V$ and internal resistance of $1\, ohm$. The other resistances are shown in the figure. The potential difference ${V_A} - {V_B}$ is ................ $V$
  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • $ - 2$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$ - 2$
d
Equivalent external resistance of the given circuit ${R_{eq}} = 4\,\Omega $

Current given by the cell $i = \frac{E}{{{R_{eq}} + r}} = \frac{{10}}{{(4 + 1)}} = 2\,A$

Hence, $({V_A} - {V_B}) = \frac{i}{2} \times ({R_2} - {R_1}) = \frac{2}{2}(2 - 4) = - 2\,V.$

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MCQ 1621 Mark
A uniform wire of $16\,\Omega $ is made into the form of a square. Two opposite corners of the square are connected by a wire of resistance $16\,\Omega $. The effective resistance between the other two opposite corners is ...............  $\Omega$
  • A
    $32$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $8$
  • $4$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$4$
d
According to the principle of Wheatstone’s bridge, the effective resistance between the given points is $4\,\Omega$.
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MCQ 1631 Mark
For what value of $R$ the net resistance of the circuit will be $18\, ohms$ ............... $\Omega$
  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $10$
  • $16$
  • D
    $24$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$16$
c
(c) $R_{e q}=10+\frac{16 R}{16+R}$

$18=10+\frac{16 R}{16+R} \Rightarrow 8=\frac{16 R}{16+R}$

$128+8 R=16 R \Rightarrow 8 R=128$

$R=16 \Omega$

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MCQ 1641 Mark
What is the equivalent resistance between $A$ and $B$
  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}R$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{2}R$
  • $\frac{R}{2}$
  • D
    $2R$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\frac{R}{2}$
c
(c) The circuit consists of three resistances $(2R, 2R$ and $R) $ connected in parallel.
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MCQ 1651 Mark
What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit ............. $\Omega$
  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $7$
  • $8$
  • D
    $9$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$8$
c
The voltmeter is assumed to have infinite resistance. Hence $(1 + 2 + 1) + 4 = 8$ $\Omega$.
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MCQ 1661 Mark
The potential drop across the $3$ $\Omega$ resistor is ............... $V$
  • $1$
  • B
    $1.5 $
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $3$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1$
a
 Equivalent resistance $R = 4 + \frac{{3 \times 6}}{{3 + 6}} = 6\,\Omega $ and main current $i = \frac{E}{R} = \frac{3}{6} = 0.5\,A$

Now potential difference across the combination of $3$ $\Omega$ and $6$ $\Omega$, $V = 0.5 \times \left( {\frac{{3 \times 6}}{{3 + 6}}} \right) = 1\,Volt$

The same potential difference, also develops across $3$ $\Omega$ resistance.

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MCQ 1671 Mark
If each resistance in the figure is of $9\,\Omega$ then reading of ammeter is ............ $A$
  • $5$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $9$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$5$
a
Equivalent resistance $R = \frac{9}{9} = 1\,\Omega $

Current $i = \frac{9}{1} = 9\,A$

Current passes through the ammeter $= 5\,A$.

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MCQ 1681 Mark
Four resistances $10$ $\Omega$, $5$ $\Omega$, $7$ $\Omega$ and $3$ $\Omega$ are connected so that they form the sides of a rectangle $AB$, $BC$, $CD$ and $DA$ respectively. Another resistance of $10$ $\Omega$ is connected across the diagonal $AC$. The equivalent resistance between $A$ and $B $ is .............. $\Omega$
  • A
    $2$ 
  • $5$ 
  • C
    $7$ 
  • D
    $10$ 
Answer
Correct option: B.
$5$ 
b
The figure can be drawn as follows

$ \Rightarrow $  ${R_{AB}} = 5\,\Omega $.

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MCQ 1691 Mark
Four resistances of $100$ $\Omega$ each are connected in the form of square. Then, the effective resistance along the diagonal points is .............. $\Omega$
  • A
    $200$ 
  • B
    $400$ 
  • $100$ 
  • D
    $150$ 
Answer
Correct option: C.
$100$ 
c
The figure can be drawn as follows

${R_{AC}} = \frac{{200 \times 200}}{{200 + 200}} = 100\,\Omega $.

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MCQ 1701 Mark
Two wires of the same material and equal length are joined in parallel combination. If one of them has half the thickness of the other and the thinner wire has a resistance of $8\, ohms$, the resistance of the combination is equal to
  • A
    $\frac{5}{8}\,\,ohms$
  • $\frac{8}{5}\,\,ohms$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{8}\,\,ohms$
  • D
    $\frac{8}{3}\,\,ohms$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{8}{5}\,\,ohms$
b
$\rho - {\rm{same, }}\,l - {\rm{same, }}\,{A_2} = \frac{1}{4}{A_1}$ (as ${r_2} = \frac{{{r_1}}}{2}$)

By using $R = \rho \frac{l}{A} \Rightarrow \frac{{{R_1}}}{{{R_2}}} = \frac{{{A_2}}}{{{A_1}}} \Rightarrow \frac{{{R_1}}}{8} = \frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow {R_1} = 2\,\Omega $

Hence, ${R_{eq}} = \frac{{{R_1}{R_2}}}{{{R_1} + {R_2}}} = \frac{{2 \times 8}}{{(2 + 8)}} = \frac{8}{5}\,\Omega .$

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MCQ 1711 Mark
In the circuit shown here, what is the value of the unknown resistor $R$ so that the total resistance of the circuit between points $P$ and $Q$ is also equal to $R$
  • A
    $3\, ohms$
  • B
    $\sqrt {39} \,ohms$
  • $\sqrt {69} \,ohms$
  • D
    $10\, ohms$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\sqrt {69} \,ohms$
c
The given circuit can be simplified as follows

$R = 3 + \frac{{10 \times (3 + R)}}{{10 + 3 + R}}$ $ = 3 + \frac{{30 + 10R}}{{13 + R}}$

$R = \frac{{39 + 3R + 30 + 10R}}{{13 + R}} = \frac{{69 + 13R}}{{13 + R}}$

$13R + {R^2} = 69 + 13R$ $ \Rightarrow $ $R = \sqrt {69}\, \Omega $.

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MCQ 1721 Mark
A uniform wire of resistance $9$ $\Omega$ is cut into $3$ equal parts. They are connected in the form of equilateral triangle $ABC$. A cell of $e.m.f.$ $2\,V$ and negligible internal resistance is connected across $B$ and $C$. Potential difference across $AB$ is ............... $V$
  • $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $0.5$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1$
a
 The circuit can be drawn as follows

Equivalent resistance $R = \frac{{3 \times (3 + 3)}}{{3 + (3 + 3)}} = 2\,\Omega $

Current $i = \frac{2}{2} = 1\,A.$ So,${i_1} = 1 \times \left( {\frac{3}{{3 + 6}}} \right) = \frac{1}{3}\,A$.

Potential difference between $A$ and $B =\frac{1}{3} \times 3 = 1\,volt.$

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MCQ 1731 Mark
Two resistance wires on joining in parallel the resultant resistance is $\frac{6}{5}\,ohms$. One of the wire breaks, the effective resistance is $2\,ohms$. The resistance of the broken wire is ............ $ohm$
  • A
    $\frac{3}{5}$
  • B
    $2 $
  • C
    $\frac{6}{5}$
  • $3$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$3$
d
Suppose resistance of wires are ${R_1}$ and ${R_2}$ then $\frac{6}{5} = \frac{{{R_1}{R_2}}}{{{R_1} + {R_2}}}$. If ${R_2}$ breaks then ${R_1} = 2\,\Omega $

Hence, $\frac{6}{5} = \frac{{2 \times {R_2}}}{{2 + {R_2}}} \Rightarrow {R_2} = 3\,\Omega $.

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MCQ 1741 Mark
In the circuit, the potential difference across $PQ$ will be nearest to .............. $V$
  • A
    $9.6$
  • B
    $6.6$
  • C
    $4.8$
  • $3.2 $
Answer
Correct option: D.
$3.2 $
d
Potential difference across $PQ$ i.e. p.d. across the resistance of $20$

$\Omega$, which is $V = i × 20$  and $i = \frac{{48}}{{(100 + 100 + 80 + 20)}} = 0.16\,A$

 $V = 0.16 \times 20 = 3.2\,V$.

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MCQ 1751 Mark
Three resistors are connected to form the sides of a triangle $ABC$, the resistance of the sides $AB$, $BC$ and $CA$ are $40\,ohms$, $60\,ohms$ and $100\,ohms$ respectively. The effective resistance between the points $A$ and $B$ in $ohms$ will be
  • $32$
  • B
    $64$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $200$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$32$
a
(a) $R = \frac{{160 \times 40}}{{160 + 40}} = 32\,\Omega $.
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MCQ 1761 Mark
Find the equivalent resistance across $AB$ .............. $\Omega$
  • $1$ 
  • B
    $2$ 
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$ 
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1$ 
a
(a) ${R_{AB}} = \frac{{2 \times 2}}{{2 + 2}} = 1\,\Omega $.
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MCQ 1771 Mark
Three unequal resistors in parallel are equivalent to a resistance $1\, ohm$. If two of them are in the ratio $1 : 2$ and if no resistance value is fractional, the largest of the three resistances in $ohms$ is
  • A
    $4$
  • $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $12$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$6$
b
Two resistance are in ratio $1 : 2$ and third resistance is $R$

So, $\frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{{2x}} + \frac{1}{R} = 1 \Rightarrow x = \frac{3}{2}\left( {\frac{R}{{R - 1}}} \right)$

As, resistance is not fractional $ \Rightarrow $ $\frac{R}{{R - 1}} = 2$
$ \Rightarrow $ $x = 3,\,R = 2,\,2x = 6$

Hence, the value of largest resistance $= 6\,\Omega$.

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MCQ 1781 Mark
A wire has a resistance of $12\, ohm$. It is bent in the form of equilateral triangle. The effective resistance between any two corners of the triangle is
  • A
    $9\, ohms$
  • B
    $12\, ohms$
  • C
    $6\, ohms$
  • $8/3\, ohms$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$8/3\, ohms$
d
(d) As resistance $\propto$ Length

 Resistance of each arm $ = \frac{{12}}{3} = 4\,\Omega $

 ${R_{effective}} = \frac{{4 \times 8}}{{4 + 8}} = \frac{8}{3}\Omega $

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MCQ 1791 Mark
In the circuit shown in the figure, the current flowing in $2\,\Omega $ resistance ............... $A$
  • A
    $1.4$
  • B
    $1.2$
  • C
    $0.4$
  • $1$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$1$
d
Current through $2\, \Omega $ $ = 1.4\left\{ {\frac{{(25 + 5)}}{{(10 + 2) + (25 + 5)}}} \right\} = 1\,A$
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MCQ 1801 Mark
In the figure given the value of $X$ resistance will be, when the $p.d.$ between $B$ and $D$ is zero ................... $ohm$
  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • $8$
  • D
    $9$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$8$
c
(c) Potential difference between $B$ and $D$ is zero, it means Wheatstone bridge is in balanced condition

So $\frac{P}{Q} = \frac{R}{S}$

$==>$ $\frac{{21}}{{3 + \frac{{8X}}{{(8 + X)}}}} = \frac{{18}}{6}$

$==>$ $X = 8\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1811 Mark
In the arrangement of resistances shown below, the effective resistance between points $A$ and $B$ is ............... $\Omega$
  • $20$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $90$
  • D
    $110$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$20$
a
(a) By the concept of balanced Wheatstore bridge, the given circuit can be redrawn as follows

$ \Rightarrow $ ${R_{AB}} = \frac{{30 \times 60}}{{(30 + 60)}} = 20\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1821 Mark
Five resistances are connected as shown in the figure. The effective resistance between the points $A$ and $B$ is
  • $\frac{{10}}{3}\,\Omega $
  • B
    $\frac{{20}}{3}\,\Omega $
  • C
    $15\,\Omega $
  • D
    $6\,\Omega $
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\frac{{10}}{3}\,\Omega $
a
The given circuit is a balanced Wheatstone bridge type, hence it can be simplified as follows

$R_{AB}=\frac {10}{3}\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1831 Mark
In the given figure, when galvanometer shows no deflection, the current (in $A$) flowing through $5\,\Omega $ resistance will be
  • A
    $0.5$
  • $0.6$
  • C
    $0.9$
  • D
    $1.5$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$0.6$
b
Let current through $5\,\Omega $ resistance be $i$.

Then  $i \times 25 = (2.1 - i)\,10$

$i = \frac{{10}}{{35}} \times 2.1 = 0.6\,A$

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MCQ 1841 Mark
In the Wheatstone's bridge shown, $P = 2\,\Omega ,$ $Q = 3\,\Omega ,$ $R = 6\,\Omega $ and $S = 8\,\Omega $. In order to obtain balance, shunt resistance across '$S$' must be .............. $\Omega$
  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $6$
  • $8$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$8$
d
(d) Let the value of shunt be $r$. Hence the equivalent resistance of branch containing $S$ will be $\frac{{Sr}}{{S + r}}$

In balance condition, $\frac{P}{Q} = \frac{{Sr/(S + r)}}{R}$. This gives $r = 8\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1851 Mark
Five equal resistances each of value $R$ are connected in a form shown alongside. The equivalent resistance of the network
  • A
    Between the points $B$ and $D$ is $ R$
  • B
    Between the points $B$ and $D$ is $\frac{R}{2}$
  • C
    Between the points $A$ and $C$ is $R$
  • Both $(b)$ and $(c)$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(b)$ and $(c)$
d
$\frac{1}{{{R_{BD}}}} = \frac{1}{{2R}} + \frac{1}{R} + \frac{1}{{2R}} \Rightarrow {R_{BD}} = \frac{R}{2}$

Between $A$ and $C$ circuit becomes equivalent to balanced Wheatstone bridge so ${R_{AC}} = R$.

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MCQ 1861 Mark
In the circuit shown below the resistance of the galvanometer is $20\, \Omega$ . In which case of the following alternatives are the currents arranged strictly in the decreasing order
  • A
    $i, i_1, i_2, i_g$
  • $i, i_2, i_1, i_g$
  • C
    $i, i_2, i_g, i_1$
  • D
    $i, i_1, i_g, i_2$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$i, i_2, i_1, i_g$
b
(b) $i \propto \frac{1}{R}$

$P+Q>R+S$

$i=i_{1}+i_{2}$

$i>i_{2}>i_{1}>i_{g}$

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MCQ 1871 Mark
Calculate the equivalent resistance between $A$ and $B$
  • $\frac{9}{2}\,\Omega $
  • B
    $3  \,\Omega$
  • C
    $6 \, \Omega$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{3}\,\Omega $
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\frac{9}{2}\,\Omega $
a
 No current flow through vertical resistances  ${R_{AB}} = \frac{9}{2}\,\Omega $.
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MCQ 1881 Mark
Which arrangement of four identical resistances should be used to draw maximum energy from a cell of voltage $V$
  • A


  • C

  • D

Answer
Correct option: B.

b
(b) For maximum energy equivalent resistance of combination should be minimum.
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MCQ 1891 Mark
A wire has a resistance of $6  \,\Omega$. It is cut into two parts and both half values are connected in parallel. The new resistance is ................ $\Omega$
  • A
    $12 $
  • $1.5 $
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $6$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1.5 $
b
Given $R = 6\,\Omega $.

When resistor is cut into two equal parts and connected in parallel, then

${R_{eq}} = \frac{{R/2}}{2}$ $ = \frac{R}{4} = \frac{6}{4} = 1.5\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1901 Mark
If you are provided three resistances $2  \,\Omega$, $3  \,\Omega$ and $6 \,\Omega$. How will you connect them so as to obtain the equivalent resistance of $4  \,\Omega$
  • A

  • B


  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.

c
(c) ${R_{eq}} = 4\,\Omega $
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MCQ 1911 Mark
The equivalent resistance and potential difference between $A$ and $B$ for the circuit is respectively
  • $4  \,\Omega$, $8\, V$
  • B
    $8 \,\Omega, \,\,4\, V$
  • C
    $2  \,\Omega$, $2\, V$
  • D
    $16  \,\Omega$, $8\, V$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$4  \,\Omega$, $8\, V$
a
The equivalent resistance between $C$ and $D$ is

$\frac{1}{{R'}} = \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{6} + \frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{3}$ or $R' = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5\,\Omega $

Now the equivalent resistance between $A$ and $B$ as $R' = 1.5\,\Omega $ and $2.5\,\Omega $ are connected in series, so

Now by ohm's law, potential difference between $A$ and $B$ is given by ${V_A} - {V_B} = iR = 2 \times 4.0 = 8\,\,volt$

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MCQ 1921 Mark
The current in a simple series circuit is $5.0\, amp$. When an additional resistance of $2.0\, ohms$ is inserted, the current drops to $4.0\, amp$. The original resistance of the circuit in $ohms$ was
  • A
    $1.25$
  • $8$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $20$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$8$
b
(b) $i \propto \frac{1}{R}\, \Rightarrow \,\frac{{{i_1}}}{{{i_2}}} = \frac{{{R_2}}}{{{R_1}}}$ $ \Rightarrow $ $\frac{5}{4} = \frac{{(R + 2)}}{R}$ $ \Rightarrow $ $R = 8  \,\Omega$
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MCQ 1931 Mark
In the circuit given $E = 6.0 \,V, R_1 = 100\, ohms, R_2 = R_3 = 50\, ohms, R_4 = 75\, ohms$. The equivalent resistance of the circuit, in $ohms$, is
  • A
    $11.875$
  • B
    $26.31$
  • $118.75$
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
$118.75$
c
(c) In given circuit three resistance ${R_2},{R_4}$ and ${R_3}$ are parallel.
$\frac{1}{R} = \frac{1}{{{R_2}}} + \frac{1}{{{R_4}}} + \frac{1}{{{R_3}}}$
$ = \frac{1}{{50}} + \frac{1}{{50}} + \frac{1}{{75}}$
$ = \frac{{75 + 75 + 50}}{{50 \times 75}}$
$R = \frac{{50 \times 75}}{{75 + 75 + 50}} = \frac{{50 \times 75}}{{200}} = \frac{{75}}{4}\,\Omega = 18.75\,\Omega $
This resistance is in series with ${R_1}$
${R_{{\rm{resultant}}}} = {R_1} + R = 100 + 18.75 = 118.75\,\Omega $
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MCQ 1941 Mark
By using only two resistance coils-singly, in series, or in parallel one should be able to obtain resistances of $3$, $4$, $12$ and $16\, ohms$. The separate resistances of the coil are
  • A
    $3$ and $4$
  • $4$ and $12$
  • C
    $12$ and $16$
  • D
    $16$ and $3$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$4$ and $12$
b
When resistances $4\,\Omega $ and $12\,\Omega $ are connected in series $ = 4 + 12 = 16\,\Omega $

When these resistance are connected in parallel.

$\frac{1}{{{R_P}}} = \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{{12}}$   $ \Rightarrow \,\,\,{R_P} = \frac{{4 \times 12}}{{4 + 12}} = \frac{{4 \times 12}}{{16}} = 3\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1951 Mark
In the given circuit, the voltmeter records $5\, volts$. The resistance of the voltmeter in $ohms$ is
  • A
    $200$
  • $100$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $50$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$100$
b
(b) Since voltmeter records $5\,V$, it means the equivalent. Resistance of voltmeter and $100  \,\Omega$ must be $50$, because in series grouping if resistances are equal, they share equal potential difference. It conclude that resistance of voltmeter must be $100  \,\Omega$.
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MCQ 1961 Mark
if the internal resistance of the battery is $1\, ohm$, then what is the reading of ammeter
  • A
    $5/3\, A$
  • $40/29\, A$
  • C
    $10/9\, A$
  • D
    $1\, A$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$40/29\, A$
b
Applying Kirchhoff law in the first mesh

$10 = 5{i_1} + i$..... $(i)$

Applying in the second mesh

$5{i_1} = 4i - 4{i_1}$...... $(ii)$

Solving equation $(i)$ and $(ii)$, we get

${i_1} = \frac{{40}}{{29}}\,A$

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MCQ 1971 Mark
$50\,\Omega $ and $100\,\Omega $ resistors are connected in series. This connection is connected with a battery of $2.4\, volts$. When a voltmeter of $100\,\Omega $ resistance is connected across $100\,\Omega $ resistor, then the reading of the voltmeter will be ............. $V$
  • A
    $1.6$
  • B
    $1$
  • $1.2$
  • D
    $2$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1.2$
c
Equivalent resistance of the circuit ${R_{eq}} = 100\,\Omega $

current through the circuit $i = \frac{{2.4}}{{100}}\,A$

$P.D.$ across combination of voltmeter and $100\,\Omega$ resistance $ = \frac{{2.4}}{{100}} \times 50 = 1.2\,V$

Since the voltmeter and $100\,\Omega$ resistance are in parallel, so the voltmeter reads the same value i.e. $1.2\,V.$

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MCQ 1981 Mark
In the diagram shown, the reading of voltmeter is $20\, V$ and that of ammeter is $4\, A$. The value of $R$ should be (Consider given ammeter and voltmeter are not ideal)
  • A
    Equal to $5\,\Omega $
  • B
    Greater from $5\,\Omega $
  • Less than $5\,\Omega $
  • D
    Greater or less than $5\,\Omega $ depends on the material of $R$
Answer
Correct option: C.
Less than $5\,\Omega $
c
 If resistance of ammeter is $r$ then

$20 = (R + r)4$ $ \Rightarrow $ $R + r = 5$ $ \Rightarrow $ $R < 5\,\Omega $

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MCQ 1991 Mark
In the adjoining circuit, the $e.m.f.$ of the cell is $2\, volt$ and the internal resistance is negligible. The resistance of the voltmeter is $80 \,ohm$. The reading of the voltmeter will be ............. $volt$
  • A
    $0.80$
  • B
    $1.60$
  • $1.33$
  • D
    $2$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1.33$
c
(c) Total resistance of the circuit $ = \frac{{80}}{2} + 20 = 60\,\Omega $
$ \Rightarrow $ Main current $i = \frac{2}{{60}} = \frac{1}{{30}}A$
Combination of voltmeter and $80$ $\Omega$ resistance is connected in series with $20$ $\Omega$, so current through $20$ $\Omega$ and this combination will be same $ = \frac{1}{{30}}A$.
Since the resistance of voltmeter is also $80$ $\Omega$, so this current is equally distributed in $80$ $\Omega$ resistance and voltmeter (i.e.$\frac{1}{{60}}A$ through each)
$P.D.$ across $80$ $\Omega$ resistance $ = \frac{1}{{60}} \times 80 = 1.33\,V$
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MCQ 2001 Mark
If the ammeter in the given circuit reads $2\, A$, the resistance $R$ is ............ $ohm$
  • $1 $
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1 $
a
(a) $i = \frac{V}{R} \Rightarrow \,2 = \frac{6}{{\frac{{6 \times 3}}{{6 + 3}} + R}} = \frac{6}{{2 + R}}$

$ \Rightarrow $ $R = 1\,\,\Omega $.

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