Current Electricity

381 Questions
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

A galvanometer has a coil of resistance $200 \Omega$ with a full scale deflection at $20 \mu \mathrm{A}$. The value of resistance to be added to use it as an ammeter of range $(0-20) \mathrm{mA}$ is :

A.
$0.40\Omega$
B.
$0.10\Omega$
C.
$0.20\Omega$
D.
$0.50\Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

The equivalent resistance between A and B is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 68 English

A.
18 $\Omega$
B.
27 $\Omega$
C.
19 $\Omega$
D.
25 $\Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

Water boils in an electric kettle in 20 minutes after being switched on. Using the same main supply, the length of the heating element should be _________ to __________ times of its initial length if the water is to be boiled in 15 minutes.

A.
increased, $\frac{3}{4}$
B.
increased, $\frac{4}{3}$
C.
decreased, $\frac{3}{4}$
D.
decreased, $\frac{4}{3}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

In the given circuit, the terminal potential difference of the cell is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 59 English

A.
3 V
B.
4 V
C.
2 V
D.
1.5 V
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

The number of electrons flowing per second in the filament of a $110 \mathrm{~W}$ bulb operating at $220 \mathrm{~V}$ is : (Given $\mathrm{e}=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$)

A.
$1.25 \times 10^{19}$
B.
$31.25 \times 10^{17}$
C.
$6.25 \times 10^{18}$
D.
$6.25 \times 10^{17}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

The value of unknown resistance $(x)$ for which the potential difference between $B$ and $D$ will be zero in the arrangement shown, is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 50 English

A.
3 $\Omega$
B.
42 $\Omega$
C.
6 $\Omega$
D.
9 $\Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

The ratio of heat dissipated per second through the resistance $5 \Omega$ and $10 \Omega$ in the circuit given below is:

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 54 English

A.
4 : 1
B.
2 : 1
C.
1 : 2
D.
1 : 1
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

A galvanometer of resistance $100 \Omega$ when connected in series with $400 \Omega$ measures a voltage of upto $10 \mathrm{~V}$. The value of resistance required to convert the galvanometer into ammeter to read upto $10 \mathrm{~A}$ is $x \times 10^{-2} \Omega$. The value of $x$ is :

A.
2
B.
20
C.
800
D.
200
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

In the given figure $\mathrm{R}_1=10 \Omega, \mathrm{R}_2=8 \Omega, \mathrm{R}_3=4 \Omega$ and $\mathrm{R}_4=8 \Omega$. Battery is ideal with emf $12 \mathrm{~V}$. Equivalent resistant of the circuit and current supplied by battery are respectively :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 57 English

A.
$12 \Omega$ and $11.4 \mathrm{~A}$
B.
$10.5 \Omega$ and $1.14 \mathrm{~A}$
C.
$10.5 \Omega$ and $1 \mathrm{~A}$
D.
$12 \Omega$ and $1 \mathrm{~A}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

An electric bulb rated $50 \mathrm{~W}-200 \mathrm{~V}$ is connected across a $100 \mathrm{~V}$ supply. The power dissipation of the bulb is:

A.
100 W
B.
50 W
C.
12.5 W
D.
25 W
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

To measure the internal resistance of a battery, potentiometer is used. For $R=10 \Omega$, the balance point is observed at $l=500 \mathrm{~cm}$ and for $\mathrm{R}=1 \Omega$ the balance point is observed at $l=400 \mathrm{~cm}$. The internal resistance of the battery is approximately :

A.
$0.1 \Omega$
B.
$0.3 \Omega$
C.
$0.2 \Omega$
D.
$0.4 \Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
In a metre-bridge when a resistance in the left gap is $2 \Omega$ and unknown resistance in the right gap, the balance length is found to be $40 \mathrm{~cm}$. On shunting the unknown resistance with $2 \Omega$, the balance length changes by :
A.
$62.5 $
B.
$22.5 \mathrm{~cm}$
C.
$20 \mathrm{~cm}$
D.
$65 \mathrm{~cm}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
In an ammeter, $5 \%$ of the main current passes through the galvanometer. If resistance of the galvanometer is $\mathrm{G}$, the resistance of ammeter will be :
A.
$199 \mathrm{~G}$
B.
$200 \mathrm{~G}$
C.
$\frac{G}{20}$
D.
$\frac{\mathrm{G}}{199}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
The reading in the ideal voltmeter $(\mathrm{V})$ shown in the given circuit diagram is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 95 English
A.
$3 \mathrm{~V}$
B.
$10 \mathrm{~V}$
C.
$5 \mathrm{~V}$
D.
$0 \mathrm{~V}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
A galvanometer has a resistance of $50 ~\Omega$ and it allows maximum current of $5 \mathrm{~mA}$. It can be converted into voltmeter to measure upto $100 \mathrm{~V}$ by connecting in series a resistor of resistance :
A.
$19500 \Omega$
B.
$5975 \Omega$
C.
$20050 \Omega$
D.
$19950 \Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

By what percentage will the illumination of the lamp decrease if the current drops by 20%?

A.
26%
B.
36%
C.
46%
D.
56%
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

The resistance per centimeter of a meter bridge wire is $r$, with $X \Omega$ resistance in left gap. Balancing length from left end is at $40 \mathrm{~cm}$ with $25 \Omega$ resistance in right gap. Now the wire is replaced by another wire of $2 r$ resistance per centimeter. The new balancing length for same settings will be at

A.
10 cm
B.
80 cm
C.
40 cm
D.
20 cm
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

Two conductors have the same resistances at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ but their temperature coefficients of resistance are $\alpha_1$ and $\alpha_2$. The respective temperature coefficients for their series and parallel combinations are :

A.
$\alpha_1+\alpha_2, \frac{\alpha_1 \alpha_2}{\alpha_1+\alpha_2}$
B.
$\frac{\alpha_1+\alpha_2}{2}, \frac{\alpha_1+\alpha_2}{2}$
C.
$\alpha_1+\alpha_2, \frac{\alpha_1+\alpha_2}{2}$
D.
$\frac{\alpha_1+\alpha_2}{2}, \alpha_1+\alpha_2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

When a potential difference $V$ is applied across a wire of resistance $R$, it dissipates energy at a rate $W$. If the wire is cut into two halves and these halves are connected mutually parallel across the same supply, the energy dissipation rate will become:

A.
1/2W
B.
4W
C.
1/4W
D.
2W
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

A potential divider circuit is shown in figure. The output voltage V$_0$ is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 75 English

A.
2 mV
B.
4 V
C.
0.5 V
D.
12 mV
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

An electric toaster has resistance of $60 \Omega$ at room temperature $\left(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right)$. The toaster is connected to a $220 \mathrm{~V}$ supply. If the current flowing through it reaches $2.75 \mathrm{~A}$, the temperature attained by toaster is around : ( if $\alpha=2 \times 10^{-4}$/$^\circ \mathrm{C}$)

A.
1235 $^\circ$C
B.
1667 $^\circ$C
C.
694 $^\circ$C
D.
1694 $^\circ$C
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

In the given circuit, the current in resistance R$_3$ is :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 79 English

A.
2 A
B.
1.5 A
C.
1 A
D.
2.5 A
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

The deflection in moving coil galvanometer falls from 25 divisions to 5 division when a shunt of $24 \Omega$ is applied. The resistance of galvanometer coil will be :

A.
$48 \Omega$
B.
$100 \Omega$
C.
$96 \Omega$
D.
$12 \Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

A galvanometer having coil resistance $10 \Omega$ shows a full scale deflection for a current of $3 \mathrm{~mA}$. For it to measure a current of $8 \mathrm{~A}$, the value of the shunt should be:

A.
$3.75 \times 10^{-3} \Omega$
B.
$3 \times 10^{-3} \Omega$
C.
$4.85 \times 10^{-3} \Omega$
D.
$2.75 \times 10^{-3} \Omega$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

The electric current through a wire varies with time as $I=I_0+\beta t$, where $I_0=20 \mathrm{~A}$ and $\beta=3 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{s}$. The amount of electric charge crossed through a section of the wire in $20 \mathrm{~s}$ is :

A.
80 C
B.
800 C
C.
1000 C
D.
1600 C
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift

Three voltmeters, all having different internal resistances are joined as shown in figure. When some potential difference is applied across $A$ and $B$, their readings are $V_1, V_2$ and $V_3$. Choose the correct option.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 90 English

A.
$V_1=V_2$
B.
$V_1 \neq V_3-V_2$
C.
$V_1+V_2=V_3$
D.
$V_1+V_2>V_3$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift

A current of $200 \mu \mathrm{A}$ deflects the coil of a moving coil galvanometer through $60^{\circ}$. The current to cause deflection through $\frac{\pi}{10}$ radian is :

A.
120 $\mu$A
B.
180 $\mu$A
C.
30 $\mu$A
D.
60 $\mu$A
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift

Wheatstone bridge principle is used to measure the specific resistance $\left(S_1\right)$ of given wire, having length $L$, radius $r$. If $X$ is the resistance of wire, then specific resistance is ; $S_1=X\left(\frac{\pi r^2}{L}\right)$. If the length of the wire gets doubled then the value of specific resistance will be :

A.
$\frac{S_1}{4}$
B.
$2 \mathrm{~S}_1$
C.
$\frac{\mathrm{S}_1}{2}$
D.
$S_1$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

A wire of length $10 \mathrm{~cm}$ and radius $\sqrt{7} \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}$ connected across the right gap of a meter bridge. When a resistance of $4.5 \Omega$ is connected on the left gap by using a resistance box, the balance length is found to be at $60 \mathrm{~cm}$ from the left end. If the resistivity of the wire is $\mathrm{R} \times 10^{-7} \Omega \mathrm{m}$, then value of $\mathrm{R}$ is :

A.
63
B.
70
C.
66
D.
35
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

A wire of resistance $\mathrm{R}$ and length $\mathrm{L}$ is cut into 5 equal parts. If these parts are joined parallely, then resultant resistance will be :

A.
$\frac{1}{25} \mathrm{R}$
B.
$\frac{1}{5} R$
C.
25 R
D.
5 R
2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

To determine the resistance (R) of a wire, a circuit is designed below. The $V$-$I$ characteristic curve for this circuit is plotted for the voltmeter and the ammeter readings as shown in figure. The value of $R$ is _________ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 71 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

At room temperature $(27^{\circ} \mathrm{C})$, the resistance of a heating element is $50 \Omega$. The temperature coefficient of the material is $2.4 \times 10^{-4}{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}^{-1}$. The temperature of the element, when its resistance is $62 \Omega$, is __________${ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

The current flowing through the $1 \Omega$ resistor is $\frac{n}{10}$ A. The value of $n$ is _______.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 67 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift

A heater is designed to operate with a power of $1000 \mathrm{~W}$ in a $100 \mathrm{~V}$ line. It is connected in combination with a resistance of $10 \Omega$ and a resistance $R$, to a $100 \mathrm{~V}$ mains as shown in figure. For the heater to operate at $62.5 \mathrm{~W}$, the value of $\mathrm{R}$ should be _______ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 61 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

Resistance of a wire at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, 100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $t^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is found to be $10 \Omega, 10.2 \Omega$ and $10.95 \Omega$ respectively. The temperature $t$ in Kelvin scale is _________.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

In the given figure an ammeter A consists of a $240 \Omega$ coil connected in parallel to a $10 \Omega$ shunt. The reading of the ammeter is ________ $\mathrm{mA}$.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 52 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

A wire of resistance $R$ and radius $r$ is stretched till its radius became $r / 2$. If new resistance of the stretched wire is $x ~R$, then value of $x$ is ________.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

A wire of resistance $20 \Omega$ is divided into 10 equal parts, resulting pairs. A combination of two parts are connected in parallel and so on. Now resulting pairs of parallel combination are connected in series. The equivalent resistance of final combination is _________ $\Omega$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

In the experiment to determine the galvanometer resistance by half-deflection method, the plot of $1 / \theta$ vs the resistance (R) of the resistance box is shown in the figure. The figure of merit of the galvanometer is _________ $\times 10^{-1} \mathrm{~A} /$ division. [The source has emf $2 \mathrm{~V}$]

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 58 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

Two wires $A$ and $B$ are made up of the same material and have the same mass. Wire $A$ has radius of $2.0 \mathrm{~mm}$ and wire $B$ has radius of $4.0 \mathrm{~mm}$. The resistance of wire $B$ is $2 \Omega$. The resistance of wire $A$ is ________ $\Omega$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

Twelve wires each having resistance $2 \Omega$ are joined to form a cube. A battery of $6 \mathrm{~V}$ emf is joined across point $a$ and $c$. The voltage difference between $e$ and $f$ is ________ V.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 65 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift
The current in a conductor is expressed as $I=3 t^2+4 t^3$, where $I$ is in Ampere and $t$ is in second. The amount of electric charge that flows through a section of the conductor during $t=1 \mathrm{~s}$ to $t=2 \mathrm{~s}$ is __________ C.
2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

In the following circuit, the battery has an emf of $2 \mathrm{~V}$ and an internal resistance of $\frac{2}{3} \Omega$. The power consumption in the entire circuit is _________ W.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 85 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

Equivalent resistance of the following network is __________ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 84 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Evening Shift

Two resistance of $100 \Omega$ and $200 \Omega$ are connected in series with a battery of $4 \mathrm{~V}$ and negligible internal resistance. A voltmeter is used to measure voltage across $100 \Omega$ resistance, which gives reading as $1 \mathrm{~V}$. The resistance of voltmeter must be _______ $\Omega$.

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

Two cells are connected in opposition as shown. Cell $\mathrm{E}_1$ is of $8 \mathrm{~V}$ emf and $2 \Omega$ internal resistance; the cell $\mathrm{E}_2$ is of $2 \mathrm{~V}$ emf and $4 \Omega$ internal resistance. The terminal potential difference of cell $\mathrm{E}_2$ is __________ V.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 74 English

2024 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

In the given circuit, the current flowing through the resistance $20 \Omega$ is $0.3 \mathrm{~A}$, while the ammeter reads $0.9 \mathrm{~A}$. The value of $\mathrm{R}_1$ is _________ $\Omega$.

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 76 English

2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 15th April Morning Shift
For designing a voltmeter of range $50 \mathrm{~V}$ and an ammeter of range $10 \mathrm{~mA}$ using a galvanometer which has a coil of resistance $54 \Omega$ showing a full scale deflection for $1 \mathrm{~mA}$ as in figure.

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 15th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 120 English

(A) for voltmeter $R \approx 50 \mathrm{k} \Omega$

(B) for ammeter $\mathrm{r} \approx 0.2 \Omega$

(C) for ammeter $\mathrm{r}=6 \Omega$

(D) for voltmeter $R \approx 5 \mathrm{k} \Omega$

(E) for voltmeter $R \approx 500 \Omega$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A.
$(\mathrm{A})$ and $(\mathrm{C})$
B.
(A) and (B)
C.
(C) and (E)
D.
(C) and (D)
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 15th April Morning Shift
Given below are two statements:

Statement I : The equivalent resistance of resistors in a series combination is smaller than least resistance used in the combination.

Statement II : The resistivity of the material is independent of temperature.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

Different combination of 3 resistors of equal resistance $\mathrm{R}$ are shown in the figures. The increasing order for power dissipation is:

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 117 English

A.
$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{C}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{D}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}}$
B.
$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{C}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{D}}$
C.
$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{C}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{D}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}}$
D.
$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{A}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{B}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{C}}<\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{D}}$