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MCQ 11 Mark
When an electric current flows through a copper wire $AB$ as shown in Figure, the wire.
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  • A
    Deflects a magnetic needle placed near it.
  • B
    Becomes red hot.
  • Gives electric shock.
  • D
    Behaves like a fuse.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Gives electric shock.

It deflects a magnetic needle placed near it because a magnetic field is created when the current passes through it.

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MCQ 21 Mark
Choose the statement which is not correct in the case of an electric fuse.
  • A
    Fuses are inserted in electric circuits of all buildings.
  • B
    There is a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow through the electric circuits.
  • There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits.
  • D
    If a proper fuse is inserted in a circuit it will blow off if current exceeds the safe limit.
Answer
Correct option: C.
There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits.
In case of electric fuse, there is only a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits.
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MCQ 31 Mark
The purpose of armature in an electric bell is:
  • A
    To make and break the circuit
  • B
    To produce sound
  • C
    To produce magnetic field
  • To provide spring action
Answer
Correct option: D.
To provide spring action
The purpose of armature in an electric bell is:
  1. To make and break the circuit.
  2. To produce sound.
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MCQ 41 Mark
What will happen if the striker of a doorbell is kept in a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to motion of striker:
  • A
    Striker Hits Harder.
  • B
    Striker rebounds harder.
  • C
    More current is drawn.
  • No effect.
Answer
Correct option: D.
No effect.
Striker is attracted to the electromagnet when circuit is complete.
When external magnetic field perpendicular to motion of striker is applied no effect is produced in the functioning.
The reason for above is that motion of striker is hindered mechanically in that direction.
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MCQ 51 Mark
Three bulbs $A, B, C$ are connected in a circuit as shown in Figure. When the switch is $‘ON’$
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  • A
    Bulb $C$ will glow first
  • B
    Bulb $B$ and $C$ will glow simulaneously and bulb $A$ will glow after some time.
  • All the bulbs $A, B$ and $C$ will glow at the same time.
  • D
    The bulbs will glow in the order $A, B$ and $C.$
Answer
Correct option: C.
All the bulbs $A, B$ and $C$ will glow at the same time.
 All the bulbs will glow simultaneously because there is no time lag in the flow of current as soon as the circuit is complete.
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MCQ 61 Mark
Current flows through the circuit when the circuit is in the $.........$ condition.
  • Closed.
  • B
    Open.
  • C
    Broken.
  • D
    Incomplete.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Closed.
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MCQ 71 Mark
Which of the following is a characteristic of a buzzer?
  • A
    It has different mechanism from electric bell.
  • It has higher frequency of collision of gong and hammer.
  • C
    It uses only $AC$ power supply.
  • D
    None of the above.
Answer
Correct option: B.
It has higher frequency of collision of gong and hammer.

In a buzzer, the simplest sort of doorbell, an electromagnet is used to operate a self - interrupting circuit.
You can see how this system works in the diagram below.
Click and hold the doorbell button to see how the buzzer works.
This breaks the doorbell circuit, which shuts off the electromagnet.characteristic of a buzzer It has higher frequency of collision of gong and hammer.

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MCQ 81 Mark
When an electric current passes through a solenoid, it acts as $a/ an:$
  • A
    Insulator.
  • B
    Electric bell.
  • C
    Resistor.
  • Bar magnet.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Bar magnet.
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MCQ 91 Mark
When electric current passes through the filaments of a bulb, it starts emitting light due to:
  • Heating effect of electric current.
  • B
    Magnetic effect of electric current.
  • C
    Chemical effect of electric current.
  • D
    Lighting effect of electric current.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Heating effect of electric current.
When electric current passes through the filaments of the bulb, it starts emitting light due to the heating effect of the electric current.
Most of the power consumed by the filament appears as heat, but a small part of it is in the form of light which is radiated through the filamaent.
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MCQ 101 Mark
Which process is applied on a circuit for the working of an electric bell?
  • A
    Magnetization
  • Make and break
  • C
    Both $A$ and $B$
  • D
    None of the above
Answer
Correct option: B.
Make and break

The working of an electric magnet is based on the magnetic effect of the current.
When the key is pressed the circuit gets completed and current passes through it causing the electromagnet to get magnetized which in turn attracts the armature.
This movement of the armature causes the hammer to strike the gong.
However, when the armature moves towards the gong the connection between the spring strip and adjusting screw is lost which breaks the circuit, and the current flow is stopped thus demagnetizing the electromagnet.
This causes the armature to return to its original position and it is thus pulled back due to the spring effect of the spring strip.
This process is called a make and brake circuit.

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MCQ 111 Mark
A glowing bulb becomes warm due to the:
  • Heating effect of current.
  • B
    Magnetic effect of current.
  • C
    Chemical effect of current.
  • D
    Physical effect of current.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Heating effect of current.
Glowing electric bulbs becomes warm due to the heating effect of electric current.
The current flowing through the filament of the bulb heats up the filament due to Joules heating and the bulb glows.
The heat that is responsible for the production of light in the filament heats up the bulb.
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MCQ 121 Mark
The longer line in the symbol of a cell denotes:
  • The positive terminal
  • B
    The negative terminal
  • C
    The direction of current
  • D
    All of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
The positive terminal
The longer vertical line in the symbol of a cell represents the positive terminal and the shorter line in the symbol of a cell represents the negative terminal.
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MCQ 131 Mark
The fuse wire:
  • A
    Never breaks
  • B
    Breaks on shorting of wire
  • C
    Breaks on flowing of excessive current
  • Both $(b)$ and $(c)$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $(b)$ and $(c)$

 Always fuse breaks on shorting of wire and flowing exessive current.

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MCQ 141 Mark
What will happen if the strip in a doorbell loses its flexibility$?$
  • A
    Striker may break if current is large.
  • B
    After hitting the metal gong, it never returns to original position and only a single sound is produced.
  • C
    System of doorbell breaks.
  • Both $A$ and $B.$
Answer
Correct option: D.
Both $A$ and $B.$

 Because of lack of flexibility, striker will resist change of motion more and may break if current is large.
Without flexibility, no rebounding force is present and striker will not return to its original position.

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MCQ 151 Mark
Coils of heating devices are made up of:
  • A
    Mercury
  • Nichrome
  • C
    Copper
  • D
    Tungsten
Answer
Correct option: B.
Nichrome

 Most heating elements use Nichrome $ \frac{80}{20}$ $(80\%$ nickel, $20\%$ chromium$)$ wire, ribbon, or strip.
Nichrome $ \frac{80}{20}$ is an ideal material, because it has relatively high resistance and forms an adherent layer of chromium oxide when it is heated for the first time.
Material beneath this layer will not oxidize, preventing the wire from breaking or burning out.Hence, nichrome is used as heating elements.

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MCQ 161 Mark
A device which prevents or allows the current to flow through it:
  • A
    Motor
  • B
    Terminal
  • C
    Conductor
  • Switch
Answer
Correct option: D.
Switch
A switch prevents or allows current to flow through it.
It is a device used for making and breaking connections in an electric circuit.
For example, when anyone presses the button $($switch$)$ for light$/$fan, with the completion of the circuit, the device starts to function.
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MCQ 171 Mark
Armature is pulled towards the spring when it strikes the gong because:
  • A
    The electromagnet gets demagnetized.
  • B
    The current flow breaks.
  • C
    Spring effect.
  • All of the above.
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of the above.
The working of an electric bell is based on the magnetic effect of current.
When the key is pressed, the circuit gets completed and current passes through it causing the electromagnet to get magnetised which in turn attracts the armature.
This movement of the armature causes the hammer to strike the gong.
However when the armature moves towards the gong the connection between the spring strip and adjusting screw is lost which breaks the circuit and the current flow is stopped thus demagnetising the electromagnet.
This causes the armature to return to its original position and it is thus pulled back due to the spring effect of the spring strip.
This process is called a make and break circuit.
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MCQ 181 Mark
Which of the symbols in figure represent devices used to measure currents?
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  • A
    $(a)$ and $(c)$
  • $(a)$ only
  • C
    $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    $(c)$ only
Answer
Correct option: B.
$(a)$ only

Ammeter measures current.

  1. Ammeter
  2. Voltmeter
  3. Galvanometer
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MCQ 191 Mark
A $.........$ is a combination of two or more cells connected end to end.
  • Battery
  • B
    Dynamo
  • C
    Coil
  • D
    Switch
Answer
Correct option: A.
Battery
A battery is a combination of two or more cells connected end to end such that positive terminal of one cell is connected to negative terminal of next cell.
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MCQ 201 Mark
The device used to make or break an electric circuit is:
  • A
    Resistor.
  • B
    Battery.
  • Switch.
  • D
    Ammeter.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Switch.
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MCQ 211 Mark
Why doorbell rings repeatedly when switch is pressed:
  • A
    Because of nature of current.
  • B
    Because electrical switch is built in such a manner.
  • Because of make and break arrangement.
  • D
    Because of slight humidity in the circuit.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Because of make and break arrangement.
Make and break arrangement causes the striker to repeatedly hit the metal gong as long as the switch is pressed.
When the circuit is complete, electromagnet attracts the striker which hits metal gong.
As soon as the striker moves, circuit breaks and electromagnet is inactive.
Because of flexibility of striker, it moves back to its original position.
As soon as it reaches original position, the circuit is complete.
This process repeats continuously as long as the switch remains pressed.
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MCQ 221 Mark
Symbol shown in figure represents.
Image
  • A
    Voltmeter
  • B
    Ammeter
  • Alternating current source
  • D
    Direct current source
Answer
Correct option: C.
Alternating current source
The symbol in the above figure represents an alternating current source.
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MCQ 231 Mark
The electric current which is broken at some point is called:
  • Open circuit
  • B
    Closed circuit
  • C
    Short circuit
  • D
    Long circuit
Answer
Correct option: A.
Open circuit
Open circuit is broken at some point.
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MCQ 241 Mark
Which one of the following heater element is used in electric press:
  • A
    Copper wire
  • Nichrome wire
  • C
    Lead wire
  • D
    Iron wire
Answer
Correct option: B.
Nichrome wire
Heating appliances generally contain coils of high resistance wire made of nichrome alloy.
When these appliances are connected to power supply by insulated copper wires then a large amount of heat is produced in the heating coils because they have high resistance.
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MCQ 251 Mark
When a switch is in $OFF$ position.
  1. Circuit starting from the positive terminal of the cell stops at the switch.
  2. Circuit is open.
  3. No current flows through it.
  4. Current flows after some time.
Choose the combination of correct answer from the following:
  • A
    Only $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are correct.
  • $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct.
  • C
    Only $(iv)$ is correct.
  • D
    All are correct.
Answer
Correct option: B.
$(ii)$ and $(iii)$ are correct.

When the switch is off, the circuit is in open position and current does not flow through the circuit as the circuit is not complete.
So, the correct options are $(ii), (iii).$

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MCQ 261 Mark
Why are switches/keys used in a circuit?
  • A
    To save power
  • B
    To protect the system
  • C
    To control a device
  • All of above
Answer
Correct option: D.
All of above

Switches allow the user of gadget to turn off the gadget when not required. Hence, $A$ and $C$ follows.
Using a device only when required reduced the wear and tear and protects the system.

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MCQ 271 Mark
A cylindrical coil of current carrying wire is:
  • A
    Voltmeter
  • B
    Ammeter
  • C
    Fuse
  • Solenoid
Answer
Correct option: D.
Solenoid
A solenoid is a cylindrical coil of wire.
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MCQ 281 Mark
Compact fluorescent lamps $(CFLs)$ are considered better than ordinary electric bulbs because$?$
  • A
    $CFLs$ reduce wastage.
  • B
    $CFLs$ can be fixed in the ordinary bulb holders.
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
  • D
    None of the above.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
Both $(a)$ and $(b).$
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MCQ 291 Mark
A straight line represents which electric component:
  • A
    Load
  • B
    Resistor
  • Conducting wire
  • D
    Cell
Answer
Correct option: C.
Conducting wire
Electrical symbol of cell, resistor, conducting wire and cell are shown in the figure.
Thus a straight line in an electrical circuit represents a conducting wire.
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MCQ 301 Mark
When the switch of an electric bell is on then electric current in it:
  • Flows and stops in succession.
  • B
    Flows continuously.
  • C
    First flows in one direction and after sometime in other direction.
  • D
    Flows in beginning and then stops forever.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Flows and stops in succession.
The bell works on the principle of electromagnetism which says that when an electric current flows through the coil, the rods become magnetic and attract a piece of iron attached to a clapper.
And the clapper hits the cap and comes back as the current stops, and hence the bell rings.
So the current flows and stops in succession.
And in this way the bell rings.
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MCQ 311 Mark
The bulb has a thin wire called:
  • A
    Battery
  • Cell
  • C
    Filament
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
Cell
The bulb has thin wire called filament.
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MCQ 321 Mark
If a piece of soft iron is placed inside the coil n number of turns and current is passed in the coil from a battery, what name is then given to the device so obtained?
  • A
    Spectrometer
  • B
    Gravitometer
  • C
    Barometer
  • Electromagnet
Answer
Correct option: D.
Electromagnet
A solenoid is a long coil containing a large number of close turns of insulated copper wire wound on a conducting or non $-$ conducting material.
In this case, we consider a coil wound on a soft iron bar called the core.
When the circuit is closed by pressing the key, a steady current flow through such a device, the magnetic fields produced by the solenoid are similar to the magnetic field produced by a magnet and hence it is called as an Electromagnet.
The strength of an electromagnet is related to factors stated below:
  1. Directly proportional to the number of turns in the coil.
  2. Directly proportional to the current flowing in the coil.
  3. Inversely proportional to the length of air gap between the poles.
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MCQ 331 Mark
Working of electric bells is an example of:
  • A
    Mechanical effect of electric current.
  • B
    Heating effect of electric current.
  • Magnetic effect of electric current.
  • D
    None of these.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Magnetic effect of electric current.
An electric bell contains an electromagnet, consisting of coils of insulated wire wound round iron rods.
When an electric current flows through the coils, the rods become magnetic and attract a piece of iron attached to a clapper.
The clapper hits the bell and makes it ring.
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MCQ 341 Mark
(symbol) is -
  • Electric bulb
  • B
    Switch in $'ON'$ position
  • C
    Switch in $'OFF'$ position
  • D
    Battery
Answer
Correct option: A.
Electric bulb

The given symbol is the symbol of the Electric bulb used in a circuit diagram.

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MCQ 351 Mark
Which of the following liquid is bad conductor of electricity:
  • A
    Salted water
  • B
    Orange juice
  • C
    Lemon juice
  • None of these
Answer
Correct option: D.
None of these
None of these Liquid is bad conductor of electricity. A circuit diagram represent on electrical circuit.
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MCQ 361 Mark
A control consisting of a electrical device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit is:
  • A
    A switch
  • B
    A key
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$ are control consisting device of electricsl.
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MCQ 371 Mark
Which of the following precautions need not be taken while using electric gadgets/ appliances/ circuit?
  • A
    We should never touch a lighted electric bulb connected to the mains.
  • B
    We should never experiment with the electric supply from the mains or a generator or an inverter.
  • C
    We should never use just any wire or strip of metal in place of a fuse.
  • We should never turn the switch in $ON$ position.
Answer
Correct option: D.
We should never turn the switch in $ON$ position.

For using electric gadgets/ appliances/ circuit, we have to turn the switch in $ON$ position. Therefore, precaution given in option $(d)$ need not be considered.

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MCQ 381 Mark
When electric current passes through a wire, it behaves like a magnet. This is the:
  • Magnetic effect of current.
  • B
    Electrical effect of current.
  • C
    Heating effect of current.
  • D
    Optical effect of current.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Magnetic effect of current.
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MCQ 391 Mark
Which of these appliances does not use on electro magnet?
  • A
    Washing
  • B
    Refrigerator
  • Room heater
  • D
    Electric bell
Answer
Correct option: C.
Room heater
Room heater does not use an electro magnet.
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MCQ 401 Mark
Which of the following characteristic is most suitable material for making the care of an electromagnet?
  • A
    Brass.
  • B
    Aluminium.
  • Iron.
  • D
    Steel.
Answer
Correct option: C.
Iron.
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MCQ 411 Mark
In the circuit shown in figure, when the circuit is completed, the hammer strikes the gong. Which of the following force is responsible for the movement of hammer?
Image
  • A
    Gravitational force alone
  • B
    Electrostatic force alone
  • Magnetic force alone
  • D
    Frictional force alone
Answer
Correct option: C.
Magnetic force alone
When the electric circuit is completed the electromagnet is activated and the soft iron armature is strongly pulled.
The hammer strikes the gong producing the sound.
So, the magnetic force is responsible for the movement of hammer.
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MCQ 421 Mark
What happens to a circuit when the switch is off?
  • A
    The circuit is complete
  • There is a gap in the circuit
  • C
    Electricity flows continuously
  • D
    Electricity flows discontinuously
Answer
Correct option: B.
There is a gap in the circuit
The switch acts as a connecting part of a circuit.
When the switch is off, the circuit is incomplete as the connection is broken in the place of the switch.
So, no current can pass through this broken circuit.
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MCQ 431 Mark
Which of the following substance is conductor of electricity:
  • A
    Rubber
  • B
    Paper
  • Nails
  • D
    Plastic
Answer
Correct option: C.
Nails
Nails is conductor of electricity.
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MCQ 441 Mark
Which of the following is being used in place of fuses?
  • $MCB$
  • B
    Nichrome
  • C
    Filament
  • D
    Switch
Answer
Correct option: A.
$MCB$

 These days $MCBs$ (miniature circuit breakers) are used in place of electric fuses.
They are switches which turn off automatically when current exceeds safe limit.

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MCQ 451 Mark
The essential requirements for a good heating element are _________________.
  • A
    High resistivity and low melting point.
  • High resistivity and high melting point.
  • C
    Low resistivity and low melting point.
  • D
    Low resistivity and high melting point.
Answer
Correct option: B.
High resistivity and high melting point.

 $\text{ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF GOOD HEATING ELEMENT}$ High-specific resistance so that small length of wire may be required to provide given amount of heat.
High - melting point so that it can withstand for high temperature, a small increase in temperature will not destroy the element.

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MCQ 461 Mark
What must happen for an electromagnet to have a magnetic field?
  • A
    It must be heated.
  • B
    It must be touching another magnet.
  • C
    It must be lined up with earth's magnetic field.
  • It must be connected to an electrical source.
Answer
Correct option: D.
It must be connected to an electrical source.
Electromagnets are temporary magnets that have the property of a magnetic only when they are connected to an electrical source.
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MCQ 471 Mark
When electric current flows through a conductor, some amount of:
  • Electrical energy is converted into heat energy.
  • B
    Electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy.
  • C
    Mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy.
  • D
    Heat energy is converted into electrical energy.
Answer
Correct option: A.
Electrical energy is converted into heat energy.
A conductor allows the flow of electrons through itself that produces electric current.
But conductors also resist the flow of electrons to some extent.
When electron flow is restricted, some of the energy of electrons is converted to heat energy instead of electrical energy.
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MCQ 481 Mark
What is the full form of $\ce{MCB}$?
  • A
    Micro Circuit Breakers
  • Miniature Circuit Breakers
  • C
    Miniature Circuit Builders
  • D
    Mega Circuit Blockers
Answer
Correct option: B.
Miniature Circuit Breakers
An $\ce{MCB}$ or miniature circuit breaker is an electromagnetic device that is used as a safety device in the circuit.
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MCQ 491 Mark
When a switch is in $OFF$ position,
  1. Circuit starting from the positive terminal of the cell stops at the switch.
  2. Circuit is open.
  3. No current flows through it.
  4. Current flows after some time.
Choose the combination of correct answer from the following.
  • A
    All are correct.
  • $(ii)$ and $(iii) $ are correct.
  • C
    Only $(iv)$ is correct.
  • D
    Only $(i)$ and $(ii)$ are correct.
Answer
Correct option: B.
$(ii)$ and $(iii) $ are correct.

 When the switch is in $OFF$ position, circuit is incomplete. It is said to be open and therefore, no current flows through it.

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MCQ 501 Mark
Which pair is not correct for the instruments used in the laboratory and their uses from the following?
  • A
    Voltmeter $-$ To measure the electric potential differene.
  • B
    Ammeter $-$ To measure the electric current.
  • C
    Galvanometer $-$ To detect the presence of current.
  • Resistor $-$ To supply the electric energy to circuit.
Answer
Correct option: D.
Resistor $-$ To supply the electric energy to circuit.
A resistor is an instrument which provides a resistance to the flow of current. Electric energy to the circuit is provided by a battery.
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