iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
A resistance of 2 $\Omega$ is connected across one gap of a metre-bridge (the length of the wire is 100 cm) and an unknown resistance, greater than 2 $\Omega$, is connected across the other gap. When these resistance are interchanged, the balance point shifts by 20 cm. Neglecting any corrections, the unknown resistance is
A.
3 $\Omega$
B.
4 $\Omega$
C.
5 $\Omega$
D.
6 $\Omega$
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Given, that x is greater than 2 $\Omega$, when the bridge is balanced then,
$\frac{R}{l}=\frac{x}{100-l}$ ..... (i)
(from metre bridge balanced bridge formula)
$\Rightarrow 100R-Rl=lx$
$\Rightarrow 200-2l=lx~~(\because R=2\Omega)$
$l=\frac{200}{x+2}$ ..... (ii)
Where, $l$ = length of segment of wire from one end where null point is obtained.
Now, these resistances are interchanged, the Jockey shifts 20 cm. So,
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The resistance of bulb filmanet is $100\Omega $ at a temperature of ${100^ \circ }C.$ If its temperature coefficient of resistance be $0.005$ per $^ \circ C$, its resistance will become $200\,\Omega $ at a temperature of
NOTE : We may use this expression as an approximation because the difference in the answers is appreciable. For accurate results one should use $R = {R_0}{e^{\alpha \Delta T}}$
2006
Q504
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
In a Wheatstone's bridge, three resistance $P, Q$ and $R$ connected in the three arms and the fourth arm is formed by two resistances ${S_1}$ and ${S_2}$ connected in parallel. The condition for the bridge to be balanced will be
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
A thermocouple is made from two metals, Antimony and Bismuth. If one junction of the couple is kept hot and the other is kept cold, then, an electric current will
A.
flow from Antimony to Bismuth at the hot junction
B.
flow from Bismuth to Antimony at the cold junction
C.
now flow through the thermocouple
D.
flow from Antimony to Bismuth at the cold junction
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
At cold junction, current flows from Antimony to Bismuth (because current flows from metal occurring later in the series to metal occurring earlier in the thermoelectric series).
2006
Q506
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
An electric bulb is rated $220$ volt - $100$ watt. The power consumed by it when operated on $110$ volt will be
A.
$75$ watt
B.
$40$ watt
C.
$25$ Watt
D.
$50$ Watt
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The resistance of the bulb is $R = {{{V^2}} \over P} = {{{{\left( {220} \right)}^2}} \over {100}}$
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
In the given diagram, a line of force of a particular force field is shown. Out of the following options, it can never represent
A.
an electrostatic field.
B.
a magnetostatic field.
C.
a gravitational field of a mass at rest.
D.
an induced electric field
Correct Answer: A,C
Explanation:
Given, current carrying circular coil does not have an electric field and a gravitational field.
But it has a magnetic field and induced electric field if the magnetic field due to current in the coil is changing with time.
2006
Q509
JEE Advanced
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Consider a cylindrical element as shown in the figure. The current that flows through the element is I and resistivity of material of the cylinder is $\rho$. Choose the correct option out the following
A.
Power loss in first half is four times the power loss in second half.
B.
Voltage drop in first half is 4 times of voltage drop in second half.
C.
Current density in both halves are equal.
D.
Electric field in both halves is equal
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Resistance of $1^{\text {st }}$ half part is $\mathrm{R}_1=\frac{\rho l_1}{\mathrm{~A}_1}=\frac{\rho(1 / 2)}{\pi(4 r)^2}$
Resistance of $2^{\text {nd }}$ part is, $\mathrm{R}_2=\frac{\rho l_2}{\mathrm{~A}_2}=\frac{\rho(1 / 2)}{(2 r)^2 \pi}$
So $\frac{\mathrm{P}_1}{\mathrm{P}_2}=\frac{\mathrm{R}_1}{\mathrm{R}_2}=\frac{1}{4} \Rightarrow \mathrm{P}_1 .4=\mathrm{P}_2$
(B) Voltage drop : $\mathrm{V}_1=\mathrm{IR}_1$ and $\mathrm{V}_2=\mathrm{IR}_2$
So $\frac{\mathrm{V}_1}{\mathrm{~V}_2}=\frac{\mathrm{R}_1}{\mathrm{R}_2}=\frac{1}{4}$
(C) Current density : $\mathrm{J}_1=\frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{A}_1}$ and $\mathrm{J}_2=\frac{\mathrm{I}}{\mathrm{A}_2}$
So $\frac{\mathrm{J}_1}{\mathrm{~J}_2}=\frac{\mathrm{A}_2}{\mathrm{~A}_1}=\frac{\pi r^2}{\pi(2 r)^2}=\frac{1}{4}$
(D) Electric field: $\frac{E_1}{E_2}=\frac{J_1}{J_2}=\frac{1}{4} \quad(J=\sigma E)$
2005
Q510
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Two sources of equal $emf$ are connected to an external resistance $R.$ The internal resistance of the two sources are ${R_1}$ and ${R_2}\left( {{R_1} > {R_1}} \right).$ If the potential difference across the source having internal resistance ${R_2}$ is zero, then
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
An energy source will supply a constant current into the load if its internal resistance is
A.
very large as compared to the load resistance
B.
equal to the resistance of the load
C.
non-zero but less than the resistance of the load
D.
zero
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
$I = {E \over {R + r}},\,$ Internal resistance $\left( r \right)$ is
zero, $I = {E \over R} = $ constant.
2005
Q512
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
A moving coil galvanometer has $150$ equal divisions. Its current sensitivity is $10$- divisions per milliampere and voltage sensitivity is $2$ divisions per millivolt. In order that each division reads $1$ volt, the resistance in $ohms$ needed to be connected in series with the coil will be -
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
In the circuit, the galvanometer $G$ shows zero deflection. If the batteries $A$ and $B$ have negligible internal resistance, the value of the resistor $R$ will be -
A.
$100\Omega $
B.
$200\Omega $
C.
$1000\Omega $
D.
$500\Omega $
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
$iR = 2 = 12 - 500i$
$\therefore$ $i = {1 \over {50}}$
$\therefore$ ${1 \over {50}} \times R = 2$
$R = 100\Omega $
2005
Q514
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Two voltmeters, one of copper and another of silver, are joined in parallel. When a total charge $q$ flows through the voltmeters, equal amount of metals are deposited. If the electrochemical equivalents of copper and silver are ${Z_1}$ and ${Z_2}$ respectively the charge which flows through the silver voltmeter is
A.
${q \over {1 + {{{Z_2}} \over {{Z_1}}}}}$
B.
${q \over {1 + {{{Z_1}} \over {{Z_2}}}}}$
C.
$q{{{Z_2}} \over {{Z_1}}}$
D.
$q{{{Z_1}} \over {{Z_2}}}$
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Mass deposited
$m = Zq \Rightarrow Z \propto {1 \over q} \Rightarrow {{{Z_1}} \over {{Z_2}}} = {{{q_2}} \over {{q_1}}}\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,...\left( i \right)$
Also $q = {q_1} + {q_2}\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,...\left( {ii} \right)$
From equations $(i)$ and $(iii),$ ${q_2} = {q \over {1 + {{{Z_2}} \over {{z_1}}}}}$
2005
Q515
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
A heater coil is cut into two equal parts and only one part is now used in the heater. The heat generated will now be
A.
four times
B.
doubled
C.
halved
D.
one fourth
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
$H = {{{V^2}t} \over R}$
Resistance of half the coil $ = {R \over 2}$
$\therefore$ As $R$ reduces to half, $'H'$ will be doubled.
2005
Q516
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
In a potentiometer experiment the balancing with a cell is at length $240$ $cm.$ On shunting the cell with a resistance of $2\Omega ,$ the balancing length becomes $120$ $cm$. The internal resistance of the cell is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The resistance of hot tungsten filament is about $10$ times the cold resistance. What will be resistance of $100$ $W$ and $200$ $V$ lamp when not in use ?
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
An unknown resistance X is to be
determined using resistances R$_1$, R$_2$ or R$_3$. Their corresponding null points are A, B
and C. Find which of the above will give the
most accurate reading and why ?
A.
R = R$_1$
B.
R = R$_2$
C.
R = R$_3$
D.
All
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
At null points, the Wheatstone bridge will be
balanced.
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The thermo $emf$ of a thermocouple varies with temperature $\theta $ of the hot junction as $E = a\theta + b{\theta ^2}$ in volts where the ratio $a/b$ is ${700^ \circ }C.$ If the cold junction is kept at ${0^ \circ }C,$ then the neutral temperature is
A.
${1400^ \circ }C$
B.
${350^ \circ }C$
C.
${700^ \circ }C$
D.
No neutral temperature is possible for this termocouple.
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Neutral temperature is the temperature of a hot junction at which $E$ is maximum.
Neutral temperature can never be negative hence no $\theta $ is possible.
2004
Q520
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
An electric current is passed through a circuit containing two wires of the same material, connected in parallel. If the lengths and radii are in the ratio of ${4 \over 3}$ and ${2 \over 3}$, then the ratio of the current passing through the wires will be
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The Kirchhoff's first law $\left( {\sum i = 0} \right)$ and second law $\left( {\sum iR = \sum E} \right),$ where the symbols have their usual meanings, are respectively based on
A.
conservation of charge, conservation of momentum
B.
conservation of energy, conservation of charge
C.
conservation of momentum, conservation of charge
D.
conservation of charge, conservation of energy
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
NOTE : Kirchhoff's first law is based on conservation of charge and Kirchhoffs second law is based on conservation of energy.
2004
Q522
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
Thermistors are usually made of
A.
metal oxides with high temperature coefficient of resistivity
B.
metals with high temperature coefficient of resistivity
C.
metals with low temperature coefficient of resistivity
D.
semiconducting materials having low temperature
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Thermistors are usually made of metal-oxides with high temperature coefficient of resistivity.
2004
Q523
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
In a meter bridge experiment null point is obtained at $20$ $cm$, from one end of the wire when resistance $X$ is balanced against another resistance $Y.$ If $X < Y$, then where will be the new position of the null point from the same end, if one decides to balance a resistance of $4$ $X$ against $Y$
A.
$40$ $cm$
B.
$80$ $cm$
C.
$50$ $cm$
D.
$70$ $cm$
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
In the first case ${X \over Y} = {{20} \over {80}} = {1 \over 4}$
In the second case ${{4X} \over Y} = {\ell \over {100 - \ell }} \Rightarrow \ell = 50$
2004
Q524
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The electrochemical equivalent of a metal is ${3.35109^{ - 7}}$ $kg$ per Coulomb. The mass of the metal liberated at the cathode when a $3A$ current is passed for $2$ seconds will be
A.
$6.6 \times {10^{57}}/kg$
B.
$9.9 \times {10^{ - 7}}\,kg$
C.
$19.8 \times {10^{ - 7}}\,kg$
D.
$1.1 \times {10^{ - 7}}\,kg$
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The mass liberated $m,$ electrochemical equivalent of a metal $Z,$ are related as $m = Zit$
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The resistance of the series combination of two resistances is $S.$ When they are jointed in parallel the total resistance is $P.$ If $S = nP$ then the Minimum possible value of $n$ is
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
A material $'B'$ has twice the specific resistance of $'A'.$ A circular wire made of $'B'$ has twice the diameter of a wire made of $'A'$. Then for the two wires to have the same resistance, the ratio ${l \over B}/{l \over A}$ of their respective lengths must be
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The nagative $Zn$ pole of a Daniell cell, sending a constant current through a circuit, decreases in mass by $0.13g$ in $30$ minutes. If the electrochemical equivalent of $Zn$ and $Cu$ are $32.5$ and $31.5$ respectively, the increase in the mass of the positive $Cu$ pole in this time is
A.
$0.180$ $g$
B.
$0.141$ $g$
C.
$0.126$ $g$
D.
$0.242$ $g$
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis $m = z \times q$
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The length of a wire of a potentiometer is $100$ $cm$, and the $e.$ $m.$ $f.$ of its standard cell is $E$ volt. It is employed to measure the $e.m.f.$ of a battery whose internal resistance in $0.5\Omega .$ If the balance point is obtained at $1=30$ $cm$ from the positive end, the $e.m.f.$ of the battery is
where $i$ is the current in the potentiometer wire.
A.
${{30E} \over {100.5}}$
B.
${{30E} \over {\left( {100 - 0.5} \right)}}$
C.
${{30\left( {E - 0.5i} \right)} \over {100}}$
D.
${{30E} \over {100}} - 0.5i$, where i is the current in the potentiometer
wire
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Potential gradient along wire, K = ${E \over {100}}$ volt/cm
For battery V = E' – ir, where E' is emf of battery.
or K × 30 = E' – ir, where current i is drawn from battery
or ${{E \times 30} \over {100}}$ = E' + 0.5i
or E' = ${{30E} \over {100}} - 0.5i$
2003
Q532
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The thermo $e.m.f.$ of a thermo -couple is $25$ $\mu V/{}^ \circ C$ at room temperature. A galvanometer of $40$ $ohm$ resistance, capable of detecting current as low as ${10^{ - 5}}\,A,$ is connected with the thermo couple. The smallest temperature difference that can be detected by this system is
A.
${16^0}C$
B.
${12^0}C$
C.
${8^0}C$
D.
${20^0}C$
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Let $\theta $ be the smallest temperature difference that can be detected by the thermocouple, then
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The length of a given cylindrical wire is increased by $100\% $. Due to the consequent decrease in diameter the change in the resistance of the wire will be
A.
$200\% $
B.
$100\% $
C.
$50\% $
D.
$300\% $
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
${R_f} = {n^2}{R_1}$
Here $n=2$ (length becomes twice)
$\therefore$ ${R_f} = 4{R_i}$
New resistance $=400$ of ${R_i}$
$\therefore$ Increase $ = 300\% $
2002
Q535
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
If ${\theta _1},$ is the inversion temperature, ${\theta _n}$ is the neutral temperature, ${\theta _c}$ is the temperature of the cold junction, then
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
The mass of product liberated on anode in an electrochemical cell depends on (where $t$ is the time period for which the current is passed).
A.
${\left( {It} \right)^{1/2}}$
B.
$It$
C.
$I/t$
D.
${I^2}t$
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis
$m = ZIt \Rightarrow m \propto It$
2002
Q537
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
If an ammeter is to be used in place of a voltmeter, then we must connect with the ammeter a
A.
low resistance in parallel
B.
high resistance in parallel
C.
high resistance in series
D.
low resistance in series
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
KEY CONCEPT : To convert a galvanometer into a voltmeter we connect a high resistance in series with the galvanometer.
The same procedure needs to be done if ammeter is to be used as a voltmeter.
2002
Q538
JEE Mains
MCQ
iCON Education HYD, 79930 92826, 73309 7282610 Mar 2026
A wire when connected to $220$ $V$ mains supply has power dissipation ${P_1}.$ Now the wire is cut into two equal pieces which are connected in parallel to the same supply. Power dissipation in this case is ${P_2}.$ Then ${P_2}:{P_1}$ is
A.
$1$
B.
$4$
C.
$2$
D.
$3$
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Case 1 : ${P_1} = {{{V^2}} \over R}$
Case 2 : The wire is cut into two equal pieces. Therefore the resistance of the individual wire is ${R \over 2}.$ These are connected in parallel