Current Electricity
Which one of the following is not a measurable quantity?
Resistance
Voltage difference
Displacement current
Voltage
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.
1.05
0.95
0
2
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.
3
6
4
9
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$
4
12
6
3
The reading of the ammeter $(A)$ in steady state in the following circuit (assuming negligible internal resistance of the ammeter) is $\_\_\_\_$ A.
1/2
1
2
0
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$
25
2.5
0.5
10
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
$\frac{3}{5} r$
$\frac{4}{5} r$
$\frac{5}{8} r$
$\frac{3}{4} r$
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.
3
2
4
4.5
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.
3
1
4
2
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 $\_\_\_\_$
1.75
1.55
1.17
1.65
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

$(\pi+1) 2 r \lambda$
$\frac{6 \pi \lambda r}{3 \pi+16}$
$\frac{3 \pi \lambda r}{8}$
$2 \pi \lambda r$
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
96.9
92.5
86.5
100
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
$R_2=8 \Omega, R_1=\frac{16}{3} \Omega$
$R_2=12 \Omega, R_1=\frac{12}{3} \Omega$
$R_2=4 \Omega, R_1=\frac{4}{3} \Omega$
$R_2=16 \Omega, R_1=\frac{16}{3} \Omega$
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 __________ $\Omega$.
$2(\sqrt{3} - 1)R$
$R$
$(\sqrt{3} - 1)R$
$(\sqrt{3} + 1)R$
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.
25
30
15
20
A battery with EMF $E$ and internal resistance $r$ is connected across a resistance $R$. The power consumption in $R$ will be maximum when:
$R = \sqrt{2} \, r$
$R = 2r$
$R = \frac{r}{2}$
$R = r$
The equivalent resistance between the points $A$ and $B$ in the following circuit is $\frac{x}{5} \Omega$. The value of $x$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
Explanation:
The given circuit is a symmetric unbalanced bridge.
To find the equivalent resistance ( $R_{A B}$ ), we apply a potential difference $V$ across terminals $A$ and $B$ and determine the total current I entering the circuit.
Let the potential at node A be V (input terminal) and the potential at node B be 0.

Using Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) the sum of currents leaving each junction is zero.
At node $\mathrm{V}_1$ :
$ \frac{\left(V_1-V\right)}{6}+\frac{\left(V_1-0\right)}{3}+\frac{\left(V_1-V_2\right)}{3}=0 $
$\Rightarrow $ $\left(V_1-V\right)+2 V_1+2\left(V_1-V_2\right)=0$
$\Rightarrow $ $ 5 V_1-2 V_2=V \ldots \text { (i) } $
At node $\mathrm{V}_2$ :
$\frac{V_2-V}{3}+\frac{V_2-0}{6}+\frac{V_2-V_1}{3}=0$
$\Rightarrow $ $2\left(V_2-V\right)+V_2+2\left(V_2-V_1\right)=0$
$\Rightarrow $ $ -2 \mathrm{~V}_1+5 \mathrm{~V}_2=2 \mathrm{~V} \ldots \text { (ii) } $
Solving both the equations, (i) $\times 5+$ (ii) $\times 2$
$ \left(5 V_1-2 V_2\right) \times 5+\left(-2 V_1+5 V_2\right) \times 2=V \times 5+2 V \times 2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $\left(25 V_1-10 V_2\right)+\left(-4 V_1+10 V_2\right)=5 V+4 V$
$\Rightarrow $ $21 V_1=9 V \Rightarrow V_1=\frac{9}{21} V=\frac{3}{7} V$
Substituting $V_1$ into Equation (i) to find $V_2$ :
$ \begin{gathered} 5\left(\frac{3}{7} \mathrm{~V}\right)-2 \mathrm{~V}_2=\mathrm{V} \\ 2 \mathrm{~V}_2=\frac{15}{7} \mathrm{~V}-\mathrm{V}=\frac{8}{7} \mathrm{~V} \Rightarrow \mathrm{~V}_2=\frac{4}{7} \mathrm{~V} \end{gathered} $
The total current I entering from terminal A is the sum of currents in the two left branches :
$ I=\frac{V-V_1}{6}+\frac{V-V_2}{3} $
$\Rightarrow $ $I=\frac{V-\frac{3}{7} V}{6}+\frac{V-\frac{4}{7} V}{3}$
$\Rightarrow $ $I=\frac{\frac{4 V}{7}}{6}+\frac{\frac{3 V}{7}}{3}=\frac{2 V}{21}+\frac{V}{7}$
$ I=\frac{2 V+3 V}{21}=\frac{5 V}{21} $
The equivalent resistance $R_{A B}$ is :
$ R_{A B}=\frac{V}{I}=\frac{V}{5 V / 21}=\frac{21}{5} \Omega $
Given that $\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{AB}}=\frac{\mathrm{x}}{5} \Omega :$
$ \frac{x}{5}=\frac{21}{5} \Rightarrow x=21 $
Therefore, the value of x is 21.
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
$\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.
Explanation:
A meter bridge works on the principle of a balanced Wheatstone bridge. The ratio of the resistances in the gaps is equal to the ratio of the lengths of the wire segments.
Case 1 :

Null point from left is l cm . So, the remaining length from right (100 - l) cm
At balanced condition
$ \frac{2}{3}=\frac{l}{100-l} \Rightarrow 2(100-l)=3l $
$\Rightarrow 200-2l=3l$
$\Rightarrow 5 \mathrm{l}=200 \Rightarrow \mathrm{l}=40 \mathrm{~cm}$
Case 2 :
When an unknown resistance x is connected in parallel with the $3 \Omega$ resistor in the right gap. This changes the equivalent resistance of the right gap.

New right gap resistance $S^{\prime}=\frac{3 x}{3+x}$
New null point $\mathrm{l}^{\prime}=\mathrm{l}+10=40+10=50 \mathrm{~cm}$
So, the remaining length from right $=100-50=50 \mathrm{~cm}$
At balanced condition for the second case:
$ \frac{\mathrm{R}}{\mathrm{~S}^{\prime}}=\frac{\mathrm{l}^{\prime}}{100-\mathrm{l}^{\prime}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $\frac{2}{\left(\frac{3 x}{3+x}\right)}=\frac{50}{50} \Rightarrow \frac{6+2 x}{3 x}=1$
$ \Rightarrow 3 x=6+2 x \Rightarrow x=6 \Omega $
The value of unknown resistance x is $6 \Omega$.
Hence, the correct answer is 6.
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 $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ )
Explanation:
The mobility $(\mu)$ of free electrons in a conductor is defined as the magnitude of their drift velocity $\left(\mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{d}}\right)$ per unit electric field (E).
$ \mu=\frac{v_d}{E} $
The electric field ( E ) established across a conductor of length L connected to a potential difference V is given by:
$ \mathrm{E}=\frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{~L}} $
The electric current (I) flowing through a conductor with cross-sectional area A and free electron number density n is:
$ \mathrm{I}=\mathrm{neA} \mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{d}} $
$ \Rightarrow \mathrm{v}_{\mathrm{d}}=\frac{1}{\mathrm{ne} \mathrm{~A}} $
Using mobility formula,
$\mu=\frac{\left(\frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{ne} \mathrm{A}}\right)}{\left(\frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{L}}\right)}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mu=\frac{\mathrm{IL}}{\mathrm{ne} \mathrm{AV}} $
We have given,
Length, $\mathrm{L}=2 \mathrm{~m}$
Current, $\mathrm{I}=1.6 \mathrm{~A}$
Voltage, $\mathrm{V}=2 \mathrm{~V}$
Electron concentration, $\mathrm{n}=5 \times 10^{28} \mathrm{~m}^{-3}$
Electron charge, $\mathrm{e}=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$
Area of cross-section, $\mathrm{A}=0.2 \mathrm{~mm}^2=0.2 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^2=2 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2$
Substituting the values,
$ \mu=\frac{1.6 \times 2}{\left(5 \times 10^{28}\right) \times\left(1.6 \times 10^{-19}\right) \times\left(2 \times 10^{-7}\right) \times 2} $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mu=\frac{3.2}{32 \times 10^2}$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mu=0.001 \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{V} \cdot \mathrm{s}$
$\Rightarrow $ $\mu=1 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{V} \cdot \mathrm{s}$
$\Rightarrow 1 \times 10^{-3}=\alpha \times 10^{-3} \Rightarrow \alpha=1$
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.
Explanation:

A bridge is balanced if the ratio of the resistances in the two arms is equal :
$ \frac{\mathrm{R}_1}{\mathrm{R}_2}=\frac{\mathrm{R}_3}{\mathrm{R}_4} $
So, from the given circuit, $\frac{\mathrm{R}_1}{\mathrm{R}_2}=\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{\mathrm{R}_3}{\mathrm{R}_4}=\frac{2}{4}=\frac{1}{2} \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{R}_1}{\mathrm{R}_2}=\frac{\mathrm{R}_3}{\mathrm{R}_4}$
Since the ratio is equal $\left(\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{2}\right)$, the bridge is balanced.
Because the bridge is balanced, no current flows through the central $1 \Omega$ resistor. The circuit now simplifies to two parallel branches :

Here, $\mathrm{R}_1$ and $\mathrm{R}_3$ are in series, $\mathrm{R}_{13}=1+2=3 \Omega$
Also, $\mathrm{R}_2$ and $\mathrm{R}_4$ are in series, $\mathrm{R}_{24}=2+4=6 \Omega$
Now, $\mathrm{R}_{13}$ and $\mathrm{R}_{24}$ are in parallel.
So, the equivalent resistance between A and $\mathrm{B}\left(\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{AB}}\right)$ is :
$ \frac{1}{\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{AB}}}=\frac{1}{3}+\frac{1}{6}=\frac{2+1}{6}=\frac{1}{2} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{AB}}=2 \Omega $
The battery has an emf of 9 V and an internal resistance (r) of $1 \Omega$. The total resistance ( $\mathrm{R}_{\text {total }}$ ) is:
$ \mathrm{R}_{\text {total }}=\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{AB}}+\mathrm{r}=2+1=3 \Omega $
Using Ohm's Law for the whole circuit:
$ \mathrm{I}=\frac{\mathrm{V}}{\mathrm{R}_{\text {total }}}=\frac{9}{3}=3 \text { Amperes } $
So, the power dissipated between points A and B is,
$\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{AB}}=\mathrm{I}^2 \cdot \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{AB}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{AB}}=(3)^2 \times 2=9 \times 2=18 \text { Watts } $
So, the total heat $(\mathrm{H})$ generated in $\mathrm{t}=1$ minute $=60$ seconds is :
$ \mathrm{H}=\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{AB}} \times \mathrm{t} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{H}=18 \times 60=1080 \mathrm{~J} $
Therefore, the heat generated in one minute is 1080 J between points A and B .
Hence, the correct answer is 1080.
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 $\_\_\_\_$.
Explanation:
When two cells with emfs $\varepsilon_1, \varepsilon_2$ and internal resistances $r_1, r_2$ are connected in parallel, the equivalent $\operatorname{emf}\left(\varepsilon_{\mathrm{eq}}\right)$ and equivalent internal resistance $\left(\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{eq}}\right)$ are :
$ \varepsilon_{\mathrm{eq}}=\frac{\frac{\varepsilon_1}{\mathrm{r}_1}+\frac{\varepsilon_2}{\mathrm{r}_2}}{\frac{1}{\mathrm{r}_1}+\frac{1}{\mathrm{r}_2}}=\frac{\varepsilon_1 \mathrm{r}_2+\varepsilon_2 \mathrm{r}_1}{\mathrm{r}_1+\mathrm{r}_2} $
$ \mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{eq}}=\frac{\mathrm{r}_1 \mathrm{r}_2}{\mathrm{r}_1+\mathrm{r}_2} $
Case 1 : Cells are connected with same polarity

The voltages and internal resistances of two cells are $\varepsilon_1=1 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{r}_1=2 \Omega$ and $\varepsilon_2=2 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{r}_2=1 \Omega$.
$ \varepsilon_{\mathrm{eq}}=\frac{(1 \times 1)+(2 \times 2)}{2+1}=\frac{1+4}{3}=\frac{5}{3} \mathrm{~V} $
The equivalent internal resistance is,
$ \mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{eq}}=\frac{2 \times 1}{2+1}=\frac{2}{3} \Omega $
The current I through external resistance R is :
$ I=\frac{\varepsilon_{\mathrm{eq}}}{R+r_{\mathrm{eq}}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ 1=\frac{5 / 3}{\mathrm{R}+\frac{2}{3}} \Rightarrow \mathrm{R}+\frac{2}{3}=\frac{5}{3} \Rightarrow \mathrm{R}=1 \Omega $
Case 2 : Polarity of One Cell Reversed

If we reverse the 1 V cell, its emf becomes -1 V .
The equivalent emf of combination is,
$ \varepsilon_{\mathrm{eq}}^{\prime}=\frac{(-1 \times 1)+(2 \times 2)}{2+1}=\frac{-1+4}{3}=\frac{3}{3}=1 \mathrm{~V} $
The equivalent internal resistance $\mathrm{r}_{\mathrm{eq}}$ remains $\frac{2}{3} \Omega$.
So, the new current $\mathrm{I}^{\prime}$ across the external resistance is:
$ I^{\prime}=\frac{\varepsilon_{\mathrm{eq}}^{\prime}}{R+r_{\mathrm{eq}}}=\frac{1}{1+\frac{2}{3}}=\frac{1}{5 / 3}=\frac{3}{5} \mathrm{~A} $
It is given that $\mathrm{I}^{\prime}=\frac{\alpha}{5}$ :
$ \frac{3}{5}=\frac{\alpha}{5} \Rightarrow \alpha=3 $
Therefore, the value of $\alpha$ is 3 .
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)
Explanation:
The heat $(H)$ generated in a resistor $(R)$ due to a current (i) flowing for a time $(t)$ is :
$ \mathrm{H}=\mathrm{i}^2 \mathrm{Rt} $
Let $V_A$ be the potential at the junction $A$. Using Kirchhoff's current law, the sum of currents $=0$ :

$\frac{V_A-3}{6}+\frac{V_A-0}{4}+\frac{V_A-2}{3}=0$
$\Rightarrow $ $2\left(V_A-3\right)+3 V_A+4\left(V_A-2\right)=0$
$\Rightarrow $ $2 V_A-6+3 V_A+4 V_A-8=0$
$\Rightarrow $ $ 9 V_A=14 \Rightarrow V_A=\frac{14}{9} V $
So, the current through the $6 \Omega$ resistor is,
$ \mathrm{i}=\frac{3-\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}}{6}=\frac{3-14 / 9}{6}=\frac{27-14}{9 \times 6}=\frac{13}{54} \mathrm{~A} $
The time is $\mathrm{t}=100 \mathrm{~s}$.
Hence, total heat generated in $6 \Omega$ is;
$ H=\left(\frac{13}{54}\right)^2 \times 6 \times 100=\frac{169}{2916} \times 600 \approx 34.77 \mathrm{~J} $
It is given that $\mathrm{H}=\frac{\alpha}{100}$, then $\alpha=\mathrm{H} \times 100$ :
$ \Rightarrow \alpha \approx 3477 $
Therefore, the correct answer is 3477.
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 $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.
Explanation:
Let the emf of the cell be $E$ and its internal resistance be $r$.
Using Ohm’s law for the complete circuit,
$ E = I(R+r) $
First case
External resistance $R = 5\Omega$, current $I = 0.25\text{ A}$
So,
$ E = 0.25(5+r) $
Second case
External resistance $R = 2\Omega$, current $I = 0.5\text{ A}$
So,
$ E = 0.5(2+r) $
Since $E$ is same in both cases,
$ 0.25(5+r) = 0.5(2+r) $
Multiply both sides by $4$:
$ 5+r = 2(2+r) $
$ 5+r = 4+2r $
$ 5-4 = 2r-r $
$ r = 1\Omega $
So, the internal resistance of the cell is
$ \boxed{1\Omega} $
Refer to the figure given below. The values of $I_1, I_2$ and $I_3$ are $\_\_\_\_$ .
$I_1=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_2=1.875 \mathrm{~A}, I_3=1.875 \mathrm{~A}$
$I_1=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_2=2.5 \mathrm{~A}, I_3=1.875 \mathrm{~A}$
Refer to the figure given below, current between terminals $A$ and $B$ is
$\_\_\_\_$ A.
12.5
1.25
7.5
5
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
connect resistor of $\frac{x}{2} \Omega$, in series with voltmeter.
connect resistor of $\frac{x}{2} \Omega$, in parallel to voltmeter.
connect a resistor of $x \Omega$ in series with voltmeter.
connect resistor of $2 x \Omega$ in parallel to voltmeter.
The voltage and the current between $A$ and $B$ points shown in the circuit are $\_\_\_\_$ .
$ 24 \mathrm{~V}, 12 \mathrm{~A} $
$ 24 \mathrm{~V}, 4 \mathrm{~A} $
$ 27 \mathrm{~V}, 4 \mathrm{~A} $
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.
25
50
66.6
100
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.]
0.052
0.104
0.208
0.156
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 :
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 :

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 :
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 $6 \Omega$ ?
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
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?
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) is true but (R) is false
Both $(\mathbf{A})$ and $(\mathbf{R})$ are true and $(\mathbf{R})$ is the correct explanation of $(\mathbf{A})$ 3.
Both $(\mathbf{A})$ and $(\mathbf{R})$ are true but $(\mathbf{R})$ is not the correct explanation of $(\mathbf{A})$
(A) is false but (R) is true

In the circuit shown here, assuming threshold voltage of diode is negligibly small, then voltage $ V_{AB} $ is correctly represented by:
$ V_{AB} $ would be zero at all times.
Find the equivalent resistance between two ends of the following circuit

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

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 :
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___________.
Explanation:
Series Connection:

Total emf = 1 V + 2 V = 3 V.
Total resistance = 2 Ω + 1 Ω + 6 Ω = 9 Ω.
Current $I_1 = \frac{\text{emf}}{\text{resistance}} = \frac{3}{9} = \tfrac{1}{3}\text{ A}.$
Parallel Connection:

Equivalent emf: $\varepsilon_{\text{eq}} = \frac{\frac{\varepsilon_1}{r_1} + \frac{\varepsilon_2}{r_2}}{\frac{1}{r_1} + \frac{1}{r_2}} = \frac{\tfrac{1}{2} + \tfrac{2}{1}}{\tfrac{1}{2} + 1} = \frac{5}{3}\text{ V}.$
Equivalent internal resistance of the cells: $r_{\text{int,eq}} = \frac{r_1 r_2}{r_1 + r_2} = \frac{2 \times 1}{2 + 1} = \frac{2}{3}\,\Omega.$
Total resistance = external 6 Ω + internal $\tfrac{2}{3}$ Ω = $\tfrac{20}{3}$ Ω.
Current $I_2 = \frac{\varepsilon_{\text{eq}}}{\text{total resistance}} = \frac{5/3}{20/3} = \tfrac{1}{4}\text{ A}.$
Finally, $\frac{I_1}{I_2} = \frac{\tfrac{1}{3}}{\tfrac{1}{4}} = \frac{4}{3},$ so $x = 4\,$.
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 .
Explanation:

Step 1: Find the Total Resistance
First, add up the resistor in series ($R_1 = 150.4~\Omega$) with the combined resistance of the ammeter and its shunt ($R_2$).
The ammeter ($240~\Omega$) is in parallel with a shunt of ($10~\Omega$). The combined resistance of resistors in parallel is found by:
$ R_2 = \frac{240 \times 10}{240 + 10} = \frac{2400}{250} = 9.6~\Omega $
The total resistance ($R_{eq}$) is:
$ R_{eq} = 150.4 + 9.6 = 160~\Omega $
Step 2: Find the Current in the Circuit
Suppose the total current in the circuit is $I$. But to find the ammeter reading, we care about the current through the ammeter coil itself.
The current through the ammeter, $I_1$, is given by how the current splits between the ammeter and the shunt. The fraction going through the ammeter is:
$ I_1 = \frac{R_2}{240} \times I $
But $R_2 = 9.6~\Omega$ (the parallel combination), and $240~\Omega$ is the ammeter's resistance:
$ I_1 = \frac{9.6}{240} \times I $
Step 3: Substitute the Circuit Values
The supply voltage is $20~V$. The total resistance is $160~\Omega$. So the total current is:
$ I = \frac{20}{160} = 0.125~A $
So: $ I_1 = 0.125 \times \frac{9.6}{240} $
Calculate this: $ I_1 = 0.125 \times 0.04 = 0.005~A = 5~\text{mA} $
Final Answer:
The ammeter reads $5~\text{mA}$.
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.
Explanation:

$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}=\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{B}} \Rightarrow \text { the bridge is balanced } \\ & \Rightarrow \frac{10}{\mathrm{R}}=\frac{20}{40} \\ & \mathrm{R}=20 \Omega \\ & \mathrm{I}=\frac{40}{20}=2 \mathrm{~A} \end{aligned}$
A wire of resistance $9 \Omega$ is bent to form an equilateral triangle. Then the equivalent resistance across any two vertices will be _________ ohm.
Explanation:
$ \text{Each side of the triangle has a resistance of } R_{\text{side}} = \frac{9\,\Omega}{3} = 3\,\Omega. $
When measuring the equivalent resistance between any two vertices, there are two paths:
A direct path along one side with resistance:
$ R_1 = 3\,\Omega. $
An indirect path passing through the other two sides in series:
$ R_2 = 3\,\Omega + 3\,\Omega = 6\,\Omega. $
These two paths are in parallel, so the equivalent resistance is calculated by:
$ \frac{1}{R_{\text{eq}}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} = \frac{1}{3\,\Omega} + \frac{1}{6\,\Omega} = \frac{2}{6\,\Omega} + \frac{1}{6\,\Omega} = \frac{3}{6\,\Omega}. $
Thus,
$ R_{\text{eq}} = \frac{6\,\Omega}{3} = 2\,\Omega. $
The equivalent resistance across any two vertices of the equilateral triangle is therefore:
$ 2\,\Omega. $


























