Current Electricity

528 Questions
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

Which one of the following is not a measurable quantity?

A.

Resistance

B.

Voltage difference

C.

Displacement current

D.

Voltage

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

A Wheatstone bridge is initially at room temperature and all arms of the bridge have same value of resistances ($R_1 = R_2 = R_3 = R_4$). When $R_3$ resistance is heated to some temperature, its resistance value has gone up by 10%. The potential difference ($V_a - V_b$) (after $R_3$ is heated) is _________ V.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 24 English
A.

1.05

B.

0.95

C.

0

D.

2

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

For the two cells having same EMF $E$ and internal resistance $r$, the current passing through the external resistor $6 \Omega$ is same when both the cells are connected either in parallel or in series. The value of internal resistance $r$ is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

A.

3

B.

6

C.

4

D.

9

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

In the potentiometer, when the cell in the secondary circuit is shunted with $4 \Omega$ resistance, the balance is obtained at the length 120 cm of wire. Now when the same cell is shunted with $12 \Omega$ resistance, the balance is shifted to a length of 180 cm . The internal resistance of cell is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$

A.

4

B.

12

C.

6

D.

3

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

The reading of the ammeter $(A)$ in steady state in the following circuit (assuming negligible internal resistance of the ammeter) is $\_\_\_\_$ A.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 10 English
A.

1/2

B.

1

C.

2

D.

0

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

A moving coil galvanometer of resistance $100 \Omega$ shows a full scale deflection for a current of 1 mA . The value of resistance required to convert this galvanometer into an ammeter, showing full scale deflection for a current of 5 mA , is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$

A.

25

B.

2.5

C.

0.5

D.

10

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

A regular hexagon is formed by six wires each of resistance $r \Omega$ and the corners are joined to the centre by wires of same resistance. If the current enters at one corner and leaves at the opposite corner, the equivalent resistance of the hexagon between the two opposite corners will be

A.

$\frac{3}{5} r$

B.

$\frac{4}{5} r$

C.

$\frac{5}{8} r$

D.

$\frac{3}{4} r$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

Two resistors of $100 \Omega$ each are connected in series with a 9 V battery. A voltmeter of $400 \Omega$ resistance is connected to measure the voltage drop across one of the resistors. The voltmeter reading is $\_\_\_\_$ V.

A.

3

B.

2

C.

4

D.

4.5

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

Two resistors $2 \Omega$ and $3 \Omega$ are connected in the gaps of bridge as shown in figure. The null point is obtained with the contact of jockey at some point on wire $X Y$. When an unknown resistor is connected in parallel with $3 \Omega$ resistor, the null point is shifted by 22.5 cm toward $Y$. The resistance of unknown resistor is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 12 English
A.

3

B.

1

C.

4

D.

2

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

To compare EMF of two cells using potentiometer the balancing lengths obtained are 200 cm and 150 cm . The least count of scale is 1 cm . The percentage error in the ratio of EMFs is $\_\_\_\_$

A.

1.75

B.

1.55

C.

1.17

D.

1.65

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

A wire of uniform resistance $\lambda \Omega / \mathrm{m}$ is bent into a circle of radius $r$ and another piece of wire with length $2 r$ is connected between points $A$ and $B(\mathrm{AOB})$ as shown in figure. The equivalent resistance between points $A$ and $B$ is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 16 English

A.

$(\pi+1) 2 r \lambda$

B.

$\frac{6 \pi \lambda r}{3 \pi+16}$

C.

$\frac{3 \pi \lambda r}{8}$

D.

$2 \pi \lambda r$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

An electric power line having total resistance of $2 \Omega$, delivers 1 kW of power at 250 V . The percentage efficiency of transmission line is $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

96.9

B.

92.5

C.

86.5

D.

100

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

A meter bridge with two resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$ as shown in figure was balanced (null point) at 40 cm from the point $P$. The null point changed to 50 cm from the point $P$, when $16 \Omega$ resistance is connected in parallel to $R_2$. The values of resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$ are $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 19 English
A.

$R_2=8 \Omega, R_1=\frac{16}{3} \Omega$

B.

$R_2=12 \Omega, R_1=\frac{12}{3} \Omega$

C.

$R_2=4 \Omega, R_1=\frac{4}{3} \Omega$

D.

$R_2=16 \Omega, R_1=\frac{16}{3} \Omega$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

Two known resistances of $R\ \Omega$ and $2R\ \Omega$ and one unknown resistance $X\ \Omega$ are connected in a circuit as shown in the figure. If the equivalent resistance between points $A$ and $B$ in the circuit is $X\ \Omega$, then the value of $X$ is __________ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 28 English
A.

$2(\sqrt{3} - 1)R$

B.

$R$

C.

$(\sqrt{3} - 1)R$

D.

$(\sqrt{3} + 1)R$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

The total length of potentiometer wire AB is 50 cm in the arrangement as shown in the figure. If P is the point where the galvanometer shows zero reading then the length AP is ________ cm.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 27 English
A.

25

B.

30

C.

15

D.

20

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

A battery with EMF $E$ and internal resistance $r$ is connected across a resistance $R$. The power consumption in $R$ will be maximum when:

A.

$R = \sqrt{2} \, r$

B.

$R = 2r$

C.

$R = \frac{r}{2}$

D.

$R = r$

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

The equivalent resistance between the points $A$ and $B$ in the following circuit is $\frac{x}{5} \Omega$. The value of $x$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 22 English
2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

In a meter bridge experiment to determine the value of unknown resistance, first the resistances $2 \Omega$ and $3 \Omega$ are connected in the left and right gaps of the bridge and the null point is obtained at a distance $l \mathrm{~cm}$ from the left. Now when an unknown resistance $x \Omega$ is connected in parallel to $3 \Omega$ resistance, the null point is shifted by 10 cm to the right of wire. The value of unknown resistance $x$ is

$\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

A cylindrical conductor of length 2 m and area of cross-section $0.2 \mathrm{~mm}^2$ carries an electric current of 1.6 A when its ends are connected to a 2 V battery. Mobility of electrons in the conductor is $\alpha \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{V} . \mathrm{s}$. The value of $\alpha$ is :

(electron concentration $=5 \times 10^{28} / \mathrm{m}^3$ and electron charge $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ )

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Morning Shift

The heat generated in 1 minute between points $A$ and $B$ in the given circuit, when a battery of 9 V with internal resistance of $1 \Omega$ is connected across these points is $\_\_\_\_$ J.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 20 English
2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

Two cells of emfs 1 V and 2 V and internal resistance $2 \Omega$ and $1 \Omega$, respectively connected in parallel, gave a current of 1 A through an external resistance. If the polarity of one cell is reversed, then value of current through the external resistance will be $\frac{\alpha}{5} \mathrm{~A}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$.

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

Refer to the circuit diagram given below. The heat generated across the $6 \Omega$ resistance in 100 second is $\frac{\alpha}{100} \mathrm{~J}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ . (Nearest integer)

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 3 English
2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

When an external resistance of $5 \Omega$ is connected across terminals of a cell, a current of 0.25 A flows through it. When the $5 \Omega$ resistor is replaced by a $2 \Omega$ resistor, a current of 0.5 A flows through it. The internal resistance of the cell is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

Refer to the figure given below. The values of $I_1, I_2$ and $I_3$ are $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 2 English
A.

$I_1=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_2=1.875 \mathrm{~A}, I_3=1.875 \mathrm{~A}$

B.
$I_1=1.875 \mathrm{~A}, I_2=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_3=1.875 \mathrm{~A}$
C.
$I_1=1.875 \mathrm{~A}, I_2=1.875 \mathrm{~A}, I_3=2.5 \mathrm{~A}$

D.

$I_1=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_2=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_3=1.875 \mathrm{~A}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

Refer to the figure given below, current between terminals $A$ and $B$ is

$\_\_\_\_$ A.

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 4 English
A.

12.5

B.

1.25

C.

7.5

D.

5

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

A voltmeter with internal resistance of $x \Omega$ can be used to measure upto 20 V . In order to increase its measuring range to 30 V , the required modification is to $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

connect resistor of $\frac{x}{2} \Omega$, in series with voltmeter.

B.

connect resistor of $\frac{x}{2} \Omega$, in parallel to voltmeter.

C.

connect a resistor of $x \Omega$ in series with voltmeter.

D.

connect resistor of $2 x \Omega$ in parallel to voltmeter.

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

The voltage and the current between $A$ and $B$ points shown in the circuit are $\_\_\_\_$ .

JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 5 English
A.

$ 24 \mathrm{~V}, 12 \mathrm{~A} $

B.

$ 24 \mathrm{~V}, 4 \mathrm{~A} $

C.
$ 18 \mathrm{~V}, 12 \mathrm{~A} $
D.

$ 27 \mathrm{~V}, 4 \mathrm{~A} $

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift

Two resistors of 200 $\Omega$ and 400 $\Omega$ are connected in series with a battery of 100 V. A bulb rated at 200 V, 100 W is connected across the 400 $\Omega$ resistance. The potential drop across the bulb is ________ V.

A.

25

B.

50

C.

66.6

D.

100

2026 JEE Advanced MCQ
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Online

A metal wire of cross-sectional area 0.5 mm2 and length 100 m is connected across a battery of e.m.f. 2 V and internal resistance 1 Ω. The density, atomic mass and electrical conductivity of the metal are 6.35 × 103 kg m−3, 63.5 gm/mole and 2 × 108 mho m−1, respectively. Assuming one conduction electron per atom of the metal, the drift velocity (in mm s−1) of the electrons in the wire is:

[Take Avogadro’s number as 6 × 1023 and charge of the electron as 1.6 × 10−19 C.]

A.

0.052

B.

0.104

C.

0.208

D.

0.156

2026 JEE Advanced Numerical
JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Online

As shown in the figure, the resistance of a galvanometer G can be found by the half-deflection method. Here the resistance R2 is adjusted such that when the key K is closed the deflection in the galvanometer becomes half of the value as compared to when K is open. Half-deflection is obtained at R2 = 4 $\Omega$ and thus the galvanometer resistance is found to be 6 $\Omega$. In this half-deflection condition the current (in mA) through the resistor R1 is :

JEE Advanced 2026 Paper 2 Online Physics - Current Electricity Question 1 English
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift

A wire of resistance $R$ is bent into a triangular pyramid as shown in figure with each segment having same length. The resistance between points $A$ and $B$ is $R / n$. The value of $n$ is :

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 36 English

A.
16
B.
10
C.
12
D.
14
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

There are ' $n$ ' number of identical electric bulbs, each is designed to draw a power $p$ independently from the mains supply. They are now joined in series across the mains supply. The total power drawn by the combination is :

A.
np
B.
p
C.
$\frac{\mathrm{p}}{\mathrm{n}^2}$
D.
$\frac{p}{n}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

From the combination of resistors with resistances values $R_1=R_2=R_3=5 \Omega$ and $R_4=10 \Omega$, which of the following combination is the best circuit to get an equivalent resistance of $6 \Omega$ ?

A.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 32 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 32 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 32 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 32 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

Current passing through a wire as function of time is given as $I(t)=0.02 t+0.01 \mathrm{~A}$. The charge that will flow through the wire from $t=1 \mathrm{~s}$ to $t=2 \mathrm{~s}$ is

A.
0.02 C
B.
0.07 C
C.
0.06 C
D.
0.04 C
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Evening Shift
A motor operating on 100 V draws a current of 1 A . If the efficiency of the motor is $91.6 \%$, then the loss of power in units of $\mathrm{cal} / \mathrm{s}$ is
A.
6.2
B.
2
C.
8.4
D.
4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift
A wire of length 25 m and cross-sectional area $5 \mathrm{~mm}^2$ having resistivity of $2 \times 10^{-6} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$ is bent into a complete circle. The resistance between diametrically opposite points will be
A.
$100 \Omega$
B.
$2.5 \Omega$
C.
$12.5 \Omega$
D.
$50 \Omega$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift

The battery of a mobile phone is rated as $4.2 \mathrm{~V}, 5800 \mathrm{~mAh}$. How much energy is stored ir it when fully charged?

A.
87.7 kJ
B.
43.8 kJ
C.
48.7 kJ
D.
24.4 kJ
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).

Assertion (A) : Choke coil is simply a coil having a large inductance but a small resistance. Choke coils are used with fluorescent mercury-tube fittings. If household electric power is directly connected to a mercury tube, the tube will be damaged.

Reason (R): By using the choke coil, the voltage across the tube is reduced by a factor $\left(R / \sqrt{R^2+\omega^2 L^2}\right)$, where $\omega$ is frequency of the supply across resistor $R$ and inductor $L$. If the choke coil were not used, the voltage across the resistor would be the same as the applied voltage.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

A.

(A) is true but (R) is false

B.

Both $(\mathbf{A})$ and $(\mathbf{R})$ are true and $(\mathbf{R})$ is the correct explanation of $(\mathbf{A})$ 3.

C.

Both $(\mathbf{A})$ and $(\mathbf{R})$ are true but $(\mathbf{R})$ is not the correct explanation of $(\mathbf{A})$

D.

(A) is false but (R) is true

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 46 English

In the circuit shown here, assuming threshold voltage of diode is negligibly small, then voltage $ V_{AB} $ is correctly represented by:

A.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 46 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 46 English Option 2
C.

$ V_{AB} $ would be zero at all times.

D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 46 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

Find the equivalent resistance between two ends of the following circuit

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 39 English

A.
r
B.
$\frac{\mathrm{r}}{6}$
C.
$\frac{\mathrm{r}}{3}$
D.
$\frac{r}{9}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

A wire of resistance R is bent into an equilateral triangle and an identical wire is bent into $a$ square. The ratio of resistance between the two end points of an edge of the triangle to that of the square is

A.
$8 / 9$
B.
$9 / 8$
C.
$32 / 27$
D.
$27 / 32$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

A galvanometer having a coil of resistance $30 \Omega$ need 20 mA of current for full-scale deflection. If a maximum current of 3 A is to be measured using this galvanometer, the resistance of the shunt to be added to the galvanometer should be $\frac{30}{X} \Omega$, where $X$ is

A.
447
B.
298
C.
149
D.
596
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

Consider a moving coil galvanomenter (MCG):

A. The torsional constant in moving coil galvanometer has dimensions $\left[\mathrm{ML}^2 \mathrm{~T}^{-2}\right]$

B. Increasing the current sensitivity may not necessarily increase the voltage sensitivity.

C. If we increase number of turns $(\mathrm{N})$ to its double $(2 \mathrm{~N})$, then the voltage sensitivity doubles.

D. MCG can be converted into an ammeter by introducing a shunt resistance of large value in parallel with galvanometer.

E. Current sensitivity of MCG depends inversely on number of turns of coil.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
A, D Only
B.
A, B Only
C.
A, B, E Only
D.
B, D, E Only
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

Given below are two statements :

Statement-I : The equivalent emf of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than either of the two emfs.

Statement-II : The equivalent internal resistance of two nonideal batteries connected in parallel is smaller than the internal resistance of either of the two batteries.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A.
Statement-I is false but Statement-II is true
B.
Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
C.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are false
D.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

Which of the following resistivity ( $\rho$ ) $\mathrm{v} / \mathrm{s}$ temperature ( T ) curves is most suitable to be used in wire bound standard resistors?

A.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 48 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 48 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 48 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 48 English Option 4
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 47 English

Sliding contact of a potentiometer is in the middle of the potentiometer wire having resistance $R_p=1 \Omega$ as shown in the figure. An external resistance of $R_e=2 \Omega$ is connected via the sliding contact. The electric current in the circuit is :

A.
1.35 A
B.
0.9 A
C.
1.0 A
D.
0.3 A
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Evening Shift

Two cells of emfs 1 V and 2 V and internal resistances $2 \Omega$ and $1 \Omega$, respectively, are connected in series with an external resistance of $6 \Omega$. The total current in the circuit is $I_1$. Now the same two cells in parallel configuration are connected to same external resistance. In this case, the total current drawn is $\mathrm{I}_2$. The value of $\left(\frac{\mathrm{I}_1}{\mathrm{I}_2}\right)$ is $\frac{x}{3}$. The value of $x$ is___________.

2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift

In the figure shown below, a resistance of $150.4 \Omega$ is connected in series to an ammeter A of resistance $240 \Omega$. A shunt resistance of $10 \Omega$ is connected in parallel with the ammeter. The reading of the ammeter is___________mA .

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 3rd April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 34 English
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

The value of current I in the electrical circuit as given below, when potential at A is equal to the potential at B, will be _______ A.

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 45 English
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

A wire of resistance $9 \Omega$ is bent to form an equilateral triangle. Then the equivalent resistance across any two vertices will be _________ ohm.