Current Electricity

528 Questions
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

The net current flowing in the given circuit is __________ A.

JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 44 English

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Evening Shift

For the circuit shown in the figure, the current through $6 \Omega$ resistor connected between the junctions $A$ and $B$ is

TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 30 English

A.

0.25 A

B.

0.5 A

C.

0.75 A

D.

0.4 A

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Evening Shift

The area of cross-section of a potentiometer wire is $6 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2$. The potential difference per unit length of the potentiometer wire when it is connected to a cell of negligible internal resistance and a resistor in series is $0.15 \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$. If the current through potentiometer wire is 0.3 A , then the resistivity of the material of the potentiometer wire is

A.

$4 \times 10^{-6} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$

B.

$3 \times 10^{-7} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$

C.

$3 \times 10^{-6} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$

D.

$4 \times 10^{-7} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Morning Shift

The lengths of two wires made of the same material are in the ratio $2: 3$ and their radii are in the ratio $1: 2$. If the two wires are connected in parallel to a battery, then the ratio of the drift velocities of free electrons in the two wires is

A.

$2: 1$

B.

$3: 1$

C.

$3: 2$

D.

$3: 4$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 4th May Morning Shift

In a potentiometer experiment for the determination of the internal resistance of a cell, when an external resistance of $R$ is connected parallel to the cell, the balancing length decreases by $10 \%$. The internal resistance of the cell is

A.

$\frac{R}{9}$

B.

$\frac{R}{7}$

C.

$\frac{R}{5}$

D.

$\frac{R}{11}$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Evening Shift

The potential difference between the terminals of a cell is 20 V when a current of 2 A flows through the circuit. When the direction of current in the circuit is reversed, the potential difference between the terminals of the cell is 30 V . The internal resistance of the cell is

A.

$1 \Omega$

B.

$1.5 \Omega$

C.

$2 \Omega$

D.

$2.5 \Omega$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Evening Shift

A straight uniform wire of resistance $36 \Omega$ is bent in the form of a semi-circular loop. The effective resistance between the ends of the diameter of the semi-circular loop is

A.

$\frac{56}{9} \Omega$

B.

$\frac{36}{7} \Omega$

C.

$\frac{99}{7} \Omega$

D.

$\frac{77}{9} \Omega$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Evening Shift

The ratios of the voltage sensitivities, resistances and areas of the coils of two moving coil galvanometers $A$ and $B$ are $4: 3,3: 4$ and $1: 2$ respectively. If the number of turns of the coil of galvanometer $A$ is 200 , then the number of turns of the coil of galvanometer $B$ is (All other quantities remain same in both the cases)

A.

100

B.

150

C.

200

D.

400

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Morning Shift

The potential difference between points $C$ and $D$ of the electrical circuit shown in the figure is

TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 39 English

A.

28 V

B.

32 V

C.

24 V

D.

20 V

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 3rd May Morning Shift

The length of a potentiometer wire is 2.5 m and its resistance is $8 \Omega$. A cell of negligible internal resistance and emf of 2.5 V is connected in series with a resistance of $242 \Omega$ in the primary circuit. The potential difference between two points separated by a distance of 20 cm on the potentiometer wire is

A.

1.6 mV

B.

4.8 mV

C.

6.4 mV

D.

3.2 mV

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Evening Shift

In a potentiometer experiment, a wire of length 10 m and resistance $5 \Omega$ is connected to a cell of emf 2.2 V . If the potential difference between two points separated by a distance of 660 cm on potentiometer wire is 1.1 V , then the internal resistance of the cell is

A.

$1.6 \Omega$

B.

$1.4 \Omega$

C.

$1.2 \Omega$

D.

$1 \Omega$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Evening Shift

When the right gap of a metre bridge consists of two equal resistors in series, the balancing point is at 50 cm . When one of the resisters in the right gap is removed and is connected in parallel to the resistor in the left gap, the balancing point is at

A.

60 cm

B.

33.3 cm

C.

25 cm

D.

40 cm

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Morning Shift

The drift speed of electrons in a material is found to be $0.3 \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ when an electric field of $2 \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$ is applied across it. The electron mobility (in $\mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{~V}^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ ) in the material is

A.

$60 \times 10^{-2}$

B.

$15 \times 10^{-2}$

C.

$1350 \times 10^6$

D.

$5400 \times 10^6$

2025 TS-EAMCET MCQ
TG EAPCET 2025 (Online) 2nd May Morning Shift

The power of an electric motor is 242 W when connected to a 220 V supply. When the motor is operated at 200 V , the current drawn by it is

A.

1.21 A

B.

1.1 A

C.

1.5 A

D.

1 A

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Morning Shift

If each resistance in the figure is $9 \Omega$, then the reading of the ammeter $(A)$ is

AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 5 English
A.

8 A

B.

5 A

C.

2 A

D.

9 A

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Morning Shift

The area of cross-section of a copper wire is $4 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2$ and the electrons per cubic metre in copper is $8 \times 10^{28}$. If the wire carries a current of 6.4 A , then the drift velocity of the electrons ( $\mathrm{in} 10^{-3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ ) is

A.

0.25

B.

2.5

C.

0.125

D.

1.25

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift

In the given circuit, the internal resistance of the cell is zero. If $i_1$ and $i_2$ are the readings of the ammeter when the key $(K)$ is opened and closed respectively, then $i_1: i_2=$

AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 1 English

A.

$2: 1$

B.

$3: 10$

C.

$3: 5$

D.

$1: 2$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 27th May Morning Shift

In a meter bridge, the null point is located at 20 cm from left end of the wire when resistances $R$ and $S$ are connected in the left and right gaps respectively. If the resistance $S$ is shunted with $60 \Omega$ resistance, the null point shifted by 5 cm , then the values of $R$ and $S$ are respectively

A.

$24 \Omega, 6 \Omega$

B.

$6 \Omega, 24 \Omega$

C.

$5 \Omega, 20 \Omega$

D.

$20 \Omega, 5 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

The readings of the voltmeter and ammeter in the circuit shown in the diagram are respectively

AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 3 English

A.

$5 \mathrm{~V}, 3 \mathrm{~A}$

B.

$7 \mathrm{~V}, 3 \mathrm{~A}$

C.

$5 \mathrm{~V}, 1 \mathrm{~A}$

D.

$7 \mathrm{~V}, 1 \mathrm{~A}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 26th May Evening Shift

When two identical batteries of internal resistance $1 \Omega$ each are connected in series across a resistor $R$, the rate of heat produced in $R$ is $P_1$. When the same batteries are connected in parallel across $R$, the rate of heat produced is $P_2$. If $P_1=2.25 P_2$, then the value of $R$ is

A.

$2 \Omega$

B.

$4 \Omega$

C.

$10 \Omega$

D.

$12 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 24th May Morning Shift

The potential difference across a conducting wire of length 20 cm is 30 V . If the electron mobility is $2 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^2 \mathrm{~V}^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$, then the drift velocity of the electrons is

A.

$3 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

B.

$1.5 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

C.

$1.5 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

D.

$3 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 24th May Morning Shift

A maximum current of 0.5 mA can pass through a galvanometer of resistance $15 \Omega$. The resistance to be connected in series to the galvanometer to convert it into a voltmeter of range $0-10 \mathrm{~V}$ is

A.

$9985 \Omega$

B.

$20015 \Omega$

C.

$20000 \Omega$

D.

$19985 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift

A part of a circuit is shown in the figure. The ratio of the potential differences between the points $A$ and $C$ and the points $D$ and $E$ is

AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 8 English
A.

$4: 5$

B.

$2: 3$

C.

$8: 15$

D.

$11: 15$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Evening Shift
A DC supply of 160 V is used to charge a battery of emf 10 V and internal resistance $1 \Omega$ by connecting a series resistance of $24 \Omega$. The terminal voltage of the battery during charging is
A.

8 V

B.

12 V

C.

16 V

D.

4 V

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift

A wire of resistance ' $R$ ' is bent in the form of a circular loop. Two points on the circle seperated by a quarter circumference are connected to a battery of emf ' $E$ ' and negligible internal resistance. The heat generated in the wire per second is

A.

$\frac{E^2}{4 R}$

B.

$\frac{16 E^2}{3 R}$

C.

$\frac{E^2}{R}$

D.

$\frac{2 E^2}{3 R}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 23rd May Morning Shift

When a wire is connected in the left gap of a metre bridge, the balancing point is at 40 cm from the left end of the bridge wire. If the wire in the left gap is stretched so that its length is doubled and again connected in the same gap, then the balancing point from the left end of the bridge wire is

A.

$\frac{300}{11} \mathrm{~cm}$

B.

$\frac{800}{11} \mathrm{~cm}$

C.

$\frac{400}{11} \mathrm{~cm}$

D.

$\frac{700}{11} \mathrm{~cm}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

The length and area of cross-section of a copper wire are respectively 30 m and $6 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2$. If the resistivity of copper is $1.7 \times 10^{-8} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$, then the resistance of the wire is

A.

$0.51 \Omega$

B.

$0.68 \Omega$

C.

$0.85 \Omega$

D.

$0.75 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Evening Shift

If current of 80 A is passing through a straight conductor of length 10 m , then the total momentum of electrons in the conductor is

(mass of electron $=9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ and charge of electron $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ )

A.

$910 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{Ns}$

B.

$910 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{Ns}$

C.

$455 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{Ns}$

D.

$455 \times 10^{-11} \mathrm{Ns}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

Charge ' $Q$ ' (in coulomb) flowing through a conductor in terms of time ' $t$ ' (in second) is given by the equation $Q=3 t^2+t$. The current in the conductor at time $t=3 \mathrm{~s}$ is

A.

3 A

B.

7 A

C.

19 A

D.

21 A

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 22nd May Morning Shift

In a metal, the charge carrier density is $9.1 \times 10^{28} \mathrm{~m}^{-3}$ and its electrical conductivity is $6.4 \times 10^7 \mathrm{~S} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$. When an electric field of $10 \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$ is applied to the metal, then the average time between two successive collisions of electrons in the metal is

(Mass of electron $=9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$, charge of electron $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ )

A.

$4.6 \times 10^{-14} \mathrm{~s}$

B.

$2.5 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~s}$

C.

$4.6 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~s}$

D.

$2.5 \times 10^{-14} \mathrm{~s}$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

A straight wire of resistance $18 \Omega$ is bent in the form of an equilateral triangular loop. The effective resistance between any two vertices of the triangle is

A.

$6 \Omega$

B.

$3 \Omega$

C.

$1 \Omega$

D.

$4 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Evening Shift

The power dissipated by a uniform wire of resistance $100 \Omega$ when a potential difference of 120 V is applied across its ends is

A.

122 W

B.

144 W

C.

160 W

D.

200 W

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

A wire of resistance $100 \Omega$ is stretched, so that its length increases by $20 \%$. The stretched wire is then bent in the form of a rectangle whose length and breadth are in the ratio $3: 2$. The effective resistance between the ends of any diagonal of the rectangle is

A.

$36 \Omega$

B.

$72 \Omega$

C.

$28.8 \Omega$

D.

$432 \Omega$

2025 AP-EAPCET MCQ
AP EAPCET 2025 - 21st May Morning Shift

In a potentiometer experiment, when two cells of emfs $E_1$ and $E_2\left(E_2>E_1\right)$ are connected in series, the balancing length is 160 cm . If one of the cells is reversed, the balancing length decreases by $75 \%$. If $E_1=1.2 \mathrm{~V}$, then $E_2=$

A.

2 V

B.

2.4 V

C.

1.8 V

D.

1.5 V

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

The effective resistance between $A$ and $B$, if resistance of each resistor is $R$, will be :

JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 70 English

A.
$\frac{8 R}{3}$
B.
$\frac{4 R}{3}$
C.
$\frac{2}{3} R$
D.
$\frac{5 R}{3}$
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.
$19950 \Omega$