where $i$ is the current in the potentiometer wire.
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 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. $
The net current flowing in the given circuit is __________ A.

Explanation:

$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{eq}}=2 \Omega \\ & \mathrm{I}=\frac{2}{2}=1 \mathrm{~A} \end{aligned}$
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 _________ $\Omega$.

Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & R_{\text {net }}=\frac{1}{\text { Slope }}=\frac{8}{4} \times 10^3=2 \times 10^3 \\ & \Rightarrow 2=\frac{10 R}{10+R} \\ & \Rightarrow 20+2 R=10 R \\ & \Rightarrow 8 R=20 \\ & \Rightarrow R=2.5 \mathrm{k} \Omega \\ & \quad=2500 ~\Omega \end{aligned}$
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 __________${ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.
Explanation:
We can start solving this problem by first understanding that the resistance of a material changes with temperature, and this change can be quantified using the temperature coefficient of resistance $ \alpha $. The relationship between the resistance of a material at any temperature $ T $ and its resistance at a reference temperature $ T_0 $ is given by the formula:
$ R = R_0(1 + \alpha(T - T_0)) $
Where:
- $ R $ is the resistance at temperature $ T $ (in this case, $ 62 \Omega $).
- $ R_0 $ is the resistance at reference temperature $ T_0 $ (in this case, $ 50 \Omega $).
- $ \alpha $ is the temperature coefficient of resistance (in this case, $ 2.4 \times 10^{-4} \, ^\circ\mathrm{C}^{-1} $).
- $ T $ is the unknown temperature we need to find.
- $ T_0 $ is the reference temperature, given as $ 27^\circ \mathrm{C} $.
By substituting the given values into the formula, we get:
$ 62 = 50(1 + 2.4 \times 10^{-4}(T - 27)) $
First, divide both sides of the equation by 50:
$ \frac{62}{50} = 1 + 2.4 \times 10^{-4}(T - 27) $
Then solve for $ T $:
$ 1.24 = 1 + 2.4 \times 10^{-4}(T - 27) $
$ 0.24 = 2.4 \times 10^{-4}(T - 27) $
$ \frac{0.24}{2.4 \times 10^{-4}} = T - 27 $
$ 1000 = T - 27 $
$ T = 1027 ^\circ\mathrm{C} $
Thus, the temperature of the element when its resistance is $ 62 \Omega $ is $ 1027^\circ\mathrm{C} $.
The current flowing through the $1 \Omega$ resistor is $\frac{n}{10}$ A. The value of $n$ is _______.

Explanation:

At $C$
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{v_1}{2}+\frac{v_1-5}{2}+\frac{v_1+10-v_2}{1}=0 \\ & v_2=2 v_1+\frac{15}{2} \quad \text{.... (i)} \end{aligned}$
At $A$
$\begin{aligned} & \frac{v_2-5}{4}+\frac{v_2}{4}+\frac{v_2-10-v_1}{1}=0 \\ & 6 v_2=4 v_1+45 \quad \text{.... (ii)} \end{aligned}$
$\begin{aligned} & \Rightarrow v_1=0 \\ & \text { and } v_2=\frac{15}{2} \\ & \therefore \quad i=\frac{5}{2} \mathrm{~A} \\ & \Rightarrow n=25 \end{aligned}$
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 _______ $\Omega$.

Explanation:

$\begin{gathered} R_H=\frac{100 \times 100}{1000}=10 \Omega \\ i_H=\sqrt{\frac{62.5}{10}}=2.5 \mathrm{~A} \\ V_H=25 \mathrm{~V} \\ \Rightarrow \quad i_b=\frac{75}{10}=7.5 \mathrm{~A} \\ \Rightarrow \quad i_R=5 \mathrm{~A} \\ R=\frac{25}{5}=5 \Omega \end{gathered}$
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 _________.
Explanation:
To determine the temperature $t$ in the Kelvin scale, we need to use the relationship between the resistance of a wire and temperature. The general formula for the resistance $R$ of a wire as a function of temperature is:
$ R_t = R_0 (1 + \alpha t) $
where:
- $R_t$ is the resistance at temperature $t$
- $R_0$ is the resistance at the reference temperature (usually $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$)
- $\alpha$ is the temperature coefficient of resistance
- $t$ is the temperature
We are given the following resistances:
- Resistance at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$: $R_0 = 10 \Omega$
- Resistance at $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$: $R_{100} = 10.2 \Omega$
- Resistance at $t^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$: $R_t = 10.95 \Omega$
First, we need to find the temperature coefficient of resistance $\alpha$. Using the resistance at $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$:
$ 10.2 = 10 (1 + \alpha \cdot 100) $
Solving for $\alpha$:
$ \frac{10.2}{10} = 1 + 100\alpha \implies 1.02 = 1 + 100\alpha \implies 100\alpha = 0.02 \implies \alpha = \frac{0.02}{100} = 0.0002 $
Now, we can find the temperature $t$ using the resistance at $t^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$:
$ 10.95 = 10 (1 + 0.0002 \cdot t) $
Solving for $t$:
$ \frac{10.95}{10} = 1 + 0.0002 t \implies 1.095 = 1 + 0.0002 t \implies 0.0002 t = 0.095 \implies t = \frac{0.095}{0.0002} = 475 $
The temperature $t$ in Celsius is $475^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. To convert this to the Kelvin scale:
$ T_{K} = t_{C} + 273.15 = 475 + 273.15 = 748.15 \, \mathrm{K} $
So, the temperature $t$ in Kelvin scale is approximately $748.15 \, \mathrm{K}$.
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 ________ $\mathrm{mA}$.

Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & i=\frac{24}{140 \cdot 4+r_A}=\frac{24}{140 \cdot 4+9 \cdot 6}=0.16 \mathrm{~A} \\ & i=160 \mathrm{~mA} \end{aligned}$
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 ________.
Explanation:
The resistance $R$ of a wire is given by the formula:
$ R = \rho \frac{l}{A}, $where:
- $\rho$ is the resistivity of the material,
- $l$ is the length of the wire,
- $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the wire.
If we have a cylindrical wire, the cross-sectional area can be expressed as $A = \pi r^2$, where $r$ is the radius of the cylinder. Therefore, the resistance of the original wire can be written as:
$ R = \rho \frac{l}{\pi r^2}. $When the wire is stretched such that its radius becomes $r / 2$, its volume would remain constant, given that the volume of a cylinder is $V = A \cdot l = \pi r^2 \cdot l$. Assuming the volume before and after the stretching is the same, and since the area is now a quarter of the original (because when the radius is halved, the area, which is proportional to the square of the radius, is reduced to a quarter), the length must have increased to four times the original to preserve the volume. That is,
$ l' = 4l, $and the new area,
$ A' = \pi \left(\frac{r}{2}\right)^2 = \frac{\pi r^2}{4}. $Therefore, the new resistance, $R'$, of the wire can be calculated using the original formula for resistance:
$ R' = \rho \frac{l'}{A'} = \rho \frac{4l}{\frac{\pi r^2}{4}} = \rho \frac{4l}{\pi r^2} \cdot 4 = 16 \rho \frac{l}{\pi r^2} = 16R. $Hence, the new resistance of the wire is $16R$, which means $x = 16$.
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 _________ $\Omega$.
Explanation:
Let's start by understanding the process of dividing the wire and recombining its parts to form the final configuration. Initially, we have a wire with a resistance of $20 \Omega$. This wire is divided into 10 equal parts, each part then has a resistance of:
$\frac{20 \Omega}{10} = 2 \Omega$
Since each part has the same length and presumably the same material and cross-sectional area, then each part will have the same resistance of $2 \Omega$.
When two parts are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance, $R_{\text{parallel}}$, of this configuration can be calculated using the formula for two resistors in parallel:
$\frac{1}{R_{\text{parallel}}} = \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2}$
Given that $R_1 = R_2 = 2 \Omega$ (since the parts are identical), we have:
$\frac{1}{R_{\text{parallel}}} = \frac{1}{2 \Omega} + \frac{1}{2 \Omega} = \frac{2}{2 \Omega}$
This simplifies to:
$\frac{1}{R_{\text{parallel}}} = \frac{2}{2 \Omega} = \frac{1}{\Omega}$
From which it follows that:
$R_{\text{parallel}} = 1 \Omega$
Now, since the original wire was divided into 10 equal parts, and pairs of these parts are connected in parallel, this results in $\frac{10}{2} = 5$ pairs. Each of these pairs has an equivalent resistance of $1 \Omega$.
Finally, these pairs are all connected in series. The total resistance of resistors in series is simply the sum of their individual resistances. Therefore, the equivalent resistance of the final configuration, $R_{\text{series}}$, is:
$R_{\text{series}} = 5 \times R_{\text{parallel}} = 5 \times 1 \Omega = 5 \Omega$
So, the equivalent resistance of the final combination is $5 \Omega$.
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 $2 \mathrm{~V}$]

Explanation:
$\frac{1}{3} \mathrm{~A} \longrightarrow \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{div}$
$\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~A} \longrightarrow \frac{2}{3} \mathrm{div}$
$\text { Figure of merit }=\frac{\Delta i}{\Delta \theta} \quad \begin{aligned} & \frac{\frac{1}{2}--}{\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{2}} \\ &=0.5 \\ &=5 \times 10^{-1} \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{div} \end{aligned}$
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 ________ $\Omega$.
Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & R=\rho \frac{I}{A}=\rho \frac{V}{A^2} \\ & \text { and } \pi r_1^2 I_1=\pi r_2^2 I_2 \\ & A_1 I_1=A_2 I_2 \\ & \text { So } \frac{R_1}{R_2}=\left(\frac{A_2}{A_1}\right)^2 \\ & \Rightarrow \frac{R}{2}=\left(\frac{r_2}{r_1}\right)^4 \\ & \Rightarrow R=32 \end{aligned}$
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.

Explanation:
The circuit can be simplified as

$\begin{aligned} & R_{a c}=\frac{6 \times 2}{8}=\frac{3}{2} \Omega \\ & \begin{aligned} & i=1 \mathrm{Amp} . \\ & V_{e f}=\left(\frac{i}{2}\right)^2 \\ & \quad=1 \mathrm{~V} \end{aligned} \end{aligned}$
Explanation:
To find the amount of electric charge that flows through a section of the conductor, we have to integrate the current over the given time interval. The current $I(t)$ as a function of time $t$ is given by:
$ I=3t^2+4t^3 $The electric charge $Q$ that flows through the conductor from time $t = 1$ s to $t = 2$ s is calculated by integrating the current $I(t)$ with respect to time over this interval:
$ Q = \int_{t_1}^{t_2} I(t) \, dt $Substituting the given limits ($t_1=1$ and $t_2=2$) and the expression for $I(t)$, we get:
$ Q = \int_{1}^{2} (3t^2+4t^3) \, dt $Now we'll integrate the function with respect to $t$:
$ Q = \left[ \frac{3}{3}t^3 + \frac{4}{4}t^4 \right]_{1}^{2} $Simplifying the integrated function:
$ Q = \left[ t^3 + t^4 \right]_{1}^{2} $Substitute the upper and lower limits of the integration:
$ Q = \left[ (2)^3 + (2)^4 \right] - \left[ (1)^3 + (1)^4 \right] $ $ Q = \left[ 8 + 16 \right] - \left[ 1 + 1 \right] $ $ Q = 24 - 2 $ $ Q = 22 \text{ C} $Therefore, the amount of electric charge that flows through the section of the conductor from $t=1$ s to $t=2$ s is 22 Coulombs.
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.

Explanation:
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{R}_{\text {eq }}=\frac{4}{3} \Omega \\ & \therefore \mathrm{P}=\frac{\mathrm{V}^2}{\mathrm{R}_{\text {eq }}}=\frac{4}{4 / 3}=3 \mathrm{~W} \end{aligned}$
Equivalent resistance of the following network is __________ $\Omega$.

Explanation:
$6\Omega$ is short circuit

$\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{eq}}=3 \times \frac{1}{3}=1 \Omega$
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 _______ $\Omega$.
Explanation:

$\begin{aligned} & \frac{R_v 100}{R_v+100}=\frac{200}{3} \\ & 3 R_v=2 R_v+200 \\ & R_v=200 \end{aligned}$
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.

Explanation:

$I=\frac{8-2}{2+4}=\frac{6}{6}=1 \mathrm{~A}$
Applying Kirchhoff from C to B
$\begin{aligned} & V_C-2-4 \times 1=V_B \\\\ & V_C-V_B=6 \mathrm{~V} \\\\ & =6 \mathrm{~V} \end{aligned}$
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 _________ $\Omega$.

Explanation:

Given, $\mathrm{i}_1=0.3 \mathrm{~A}, \mathrm{i}_1+\mathrm{i}_2+\mathrm{i}_3=0.9 \mathrm{~A}$
So, $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{AB}}=\mathrm{i}_1 \times 20 \Omega=20 \times 0.3 \mathrm{~V}=6 \mathrm{~V}$
$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm{i}_2=\frac{6 \mathrm{~V}}{15 \Omega}=\frac{2}{5} \mathrm{~A} \\ & \mathrm{i}_1+\mathrm{i}_2+\mathrm{i}_3=\frac{9}{10} \mathrm{~A} \\ & \frac{3}{10}+\frac{2}{5}+\mathrm{i}_3=\frac{9}{10} \\ & \frac{7}{10}+\mathrm{i}_3=\frac{9}{10} \\ & \mathrm{i}_3=0.2 \mathrm{~A} \\ & \mathrm{So}, \mathrm{i}_3 \times \mathrm{R}_1=6 \mathrm{~V} \\ & (0.2) \mathrm{R}_1=6 \\ & \mathrm{R}_1=\frac{6}{0.2}=30 \Omega \end{aligned}$
Explanation:

In the circuit $I=\frac{9}{3}=3 \mathrm{~A}$
$ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{C}}-\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}=2 \times 1.5=3~~......(I) $
$ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{C}}-\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{B}}=4 \times 1.5=6~~......(II) $
$\mathrm{Eq}^{\mathrm{n}}(\mathrm{II})-\mathrm{Eq}^{\mathrm{n}}(\mathrm{I})$
$ \mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{A}}-\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{B}}=6-3=3 \text { Volt } $
When a resistance of $5 ~\Omega$ is shunted with a moving coil galvanometer, it shows a full scale deflection for a current of $250 \mathrm{~mA}$, however when $1050 ~\Omega$ resistance is connected with it in series, it gives full scale deflection for 25 volt. The resistance of galvanometer is ____________ $\Omega$.
Explanation:
$\frac{250 \ \text{mA} \times 5}{5 + R_G} = i$
$i = \frac{25}{1050 + R_G}$
Equating the two expressions for current, $i$:
$\frac{250 \ \text{mA} \times 5}{5 + R_G} = \frac{25}{1050 + R_G}$
This equation simplifies to:
$100(5 + R_G) = 1050 \times 5 + R_G \times 5$
Solving for the resistance of the galvanometer, $R_G$:
$95 R_G = 4750$
$R_G = 50 \ \Omega$
So, the resistance of the galvanometer is $50 \ \Omega$.
A potential $\mathrm{V}_{0}$ is applied across a uniform wire of resistance $R$. The power dissipation is $P_{1}$. The wire is then cut into two equal halves and a potential of $V_{0}$ is applied across the length of each half. The total power dissipation across two wires is $P_{2}$. The ratio $P_{2}: \mathrm{P}_{1}$ is $\sqrt{x}: 1$. The value of $x$ is ___________.
Explanation:
The power dissipation, $P_1$, can be calculated using the formula:
$P_1 = \frac{V_0^2}{R}$
Now, let's consider the case where the wire is cut into two equal halves. Each half will have half the original resistance, $\frac{R}{2}$. The potential $V_0$ is applied across the length of each half.
For each half of the wire, the power dissipation, $P'$, can be calculated using the formula:
$P' = \frac{V_0^2}{\frac{R}{2}} = \frac{2V_0^2}{R}$
Since there are two halves of the wire, the total power dissipation across the two wires, $P_2$, is:
$P_2 = 2P' = 2\left(\frac{2V_0^2}{R}\right) = \frac{4V_0^2}{R}$
Now, let's find the ratio $P_2 : P_1$:
$\frac{P_2}{P_1} = \frac{\frac{4V_0^2}{R}}{\frac{V_0^2}{R}} = 4$
Comparing this to the given ratio $\sqrt{x} : 1$, we have:
$\frac{P_2}{P_1} = \sqrt{x}$
So, $\sqrt{x} = 4$.
Squaring both sides, we get:
$x = 16$
The value of $x$ is 16.
The current flowing through a conductor connected across a source is $2 \mathrm{~A}$ and 1.2 $\mathrm{A}$ at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ respectively. The current flowing through the conductor at $50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ will be ___________ $\times 10^{2} \mathrm{~mA}$.
Explanation:
First, you establish a relationship between the currents and resistances at $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$:
$i_0 R_0 = i_{100} R_{100}$
Plugging in the given values for $i_0$ and $i_{100}$:
$2 R_0 = 1.2 R_0 (1 + 100\alpha) ~\cdots (1)$
From this equation, you find the value of $\alpha$:
$1 + 100\alpha = \frac{5}{3} \Rightarrow 100\alpha = \frac{2}{3} \Rightarrow 50\alpha = \frac{1}{3}$
Now, you need to find the current $i_{50}$ at $50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. To do this, you calculate the resistance $R_{50}$ using the found value of $\alpha$:
$R_{50} = R_0 (1 + 50\alpha) = R_0 (1 + \frac{1}{3})$
Using the fact that the voltage across the conductor remains constant, you can find the current $i_{50}$:
$i_{50} = \frac{i_0 R_0}{R_{50}} = \frac{2 \times R_0}{R_0 (1 + \frac{1}{3})} = \frac{2}{1 + \frac{1}{3}} = 1.5 \mathrm{~A}$
Thus, the current flowing through the conductor at $50^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is $15 \times 10^2 \mathrm{~mA}$