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Question 511 Mark
How much work is done when 5 C charge moves across a p.d. of 1 V?
Answer
Work done = charge x potential difference
Or, W = 5 x 1 = 5 J
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Question 531 Mark
Is electric potential a scalar or a vector physical quantity?
Answer
Electrical potential is a 'scalar' quantity.
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Question 541 Mark
Define potential difference between two points.
Answer
The potential difference between two points may be defined as the work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to the other.
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Question 561 Mark
Name the physical quantity which defines the rate of flow of charge.
Answer
Current defines the rate of flow of charges in a conductor.
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Question 571 Mark
What is the direction of electric current?
Answer
The direction of conventional current is taken as the direction of flow of positive charges.
The direction of electronic current is taken as opposite to the direction of motion of electrons.
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Question 581 Mark
How will you maintain a potential difference between the ends of a conductor?
Answer
We can maintain a potential difference between the ends of a conductor by connecting the two ends of the conductor to the two terminals of a battery or cell.
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