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V-I graph of which material shows the straight line
  • a)
    Silicon
  • b)
    Silver
  • c)
    Germanium
  • d)
    Gallium
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
Materials which obeys the ohm’s law show straight line in the V-I graph. Since silver is the only ohmic material in given options, it shows straight line curve.

Which of the following is an ohmic conductor?
  • a)
    LED
  • b)
    Thyristor
  • c)
    diode
  • d)
    Metal conductor
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
Ohmic conductors are those which follows ohm's Law
Constantan is an copper nickle alloy which follows ohm's law 
An electrolyte is a chemical that produces an electrically conducting solution and hence conducts electrical current.
But Electrolyte can be  Ohmic as well as non-ohmic conductor
Transistor is semi-conductor device and does not follow ohm's Law
thermionic valves  - is vacuum tube (electronic tube) , uses ion emission.
So option C Constanton s an ohmic conductor.

A car battery has ________ resistance than a dry cell.
  • a)
    same
  • b)
    much lower
  • c)
    slightly greater
  • d)
    much higher
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vijay Bansal answered
Dry cell car batteries consist of a fiberglass mat that contains electrolytes. The electrolytes cause a chemical reaction that produces electricity. ... Although dry cell car batteries are expensive, they last longer than conventional wet cell batteries. They also have more power to crank the car's engine in bad weather.

How many electrons are flowing per second through a section of a conductor corresponding to current of 1A?​
  • a)
    7. 00 × 1018
  • b)
    6.25 × 1018
  • c)
    3.25 × 1016
  • d)
    4.75 × 1017
Correct answer is 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vishal Giri answered
I = q / t but we know q = n*e# where n = no. of electrons and e = charge on one electron. Let's put:: q=n*e we get I = n*e / t we know from given information that =============>I = 1A,,,,, t =1 s,,,, e = 1.602 * 10^ -19 C. put all these values in above equation we get 1 = n* 1.6 *10^ -19/ 1 hence n = 1 / 1.6*10^ -19 n = 0.625 * 10^ 19 n = 6.25 * 10^ 18IS THE UR ANSWER.

Under what condition, the current drawn from the cell is maximum?​
  • a)
    R = r
  • b)
    R > r
  • c)
    R = 0
  • d)
    R < r
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ritu Singh answered
The maximum current can be drawn from a cell if the external resistance R = 0.
When current is to be drawn at max then the conducting wire rating comes high such that resistance is less.
Resistance R = rho x l/a
Rho = resistivity constant
L=length
a=area of cross-section
Hence, if the area of cross-section increases resistance decreases by increasing the rate of current to flow.

Specific resistance of a conductor increases with
  • a)
    Increase in cross-section and decrease in length
  • b)
    Increase in cross-section
  • c)
    Decrease in cross-section
  • d)
    Increase in temperature
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
Therefore resistance increases with the length. When cross sectional area increases the space of the elctrons to travel increases(simply explained). Therefore less amount of obstacles for the current. Therefore when area increases the resistance decreases.

If cells are joined in parallel, they have _______.
  • a)
    same current
  • b)
    same emf
  • c)
    same potential difference
  • d)
    same internal resistance
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
Components connected in parallel provide alternative pathways for current flow. When cells are connected in parallel, the total voltages that they provide does not change. For example, when two or more 2 V cells are connected in parallel, they still provide a total voltage of 2 V.

Three resistors of 4Ω, 12Ω , and 6Ω are connected in parallel. No. of 12Ω resistors required to be connected in parallel to reduce the total resistance to half of its original is
  • a)
    6
  • b)
    3
  • c)
    12
  • d)
    2
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
Here 4 Ω, 12 Ω, 6 Ω when connected in parallel results in 2Ω. to reduce it to half we have to join 1\R original = 6\12 for reducing it to half we have to join 6 , 12 Ω  resistors in parallel (6\12) + (1\ 12 × 6) = 12\12 = 1 ohm . Half of its original value therefore option a is correct.

1 ohm is equal to
  • a)
    1 volt per ampere
  • b)
    1 ampere per millivolt
  • c)
    1 milliampere per volt
  • d)
    1 ampere per volt
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
Reduced to base SI units, one ohm is the equivalent of one kilogram meter squared per second cubed per ampere squared (1 kg times m. s. A^-2 . The ohm is also the equivalent of a volt per ampere (V/A).
1st case[series]
I=E+E/r+r+1-----1
2nd case[parallel]
I=E[E will be same in parallel]/(1/r)+(1/r)+(1/1)----2
Current in both cases are the same.
1=2
2E/2r+1=E/(2/r)+1
R=1 Ω

If the potential difference V applied on a conductor is doubled, the drift velocity of electrons will become
  • a)
    vd
  • b)
    2vd
  • c)
    4vd
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

EduRev JEE answered
Drift velocity is directly proportional to potential difference.
Drift velocity is defined as the average velocity with which free electrons get drifted towards the positive end of the conductor under the influence of an external electric field.
Drift velocity is given by
vd​= eEτ​/ m
But, E=V/l​
(if l is length of the conductor and V is constant potential difference applied across the ends of the conductor)
∴vd​= eVτ​/ml
⇒vd​∝V
So, when the potential difference is doubled the drift velocity will be doubled.
Note - Current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the drift velocity.

At any junction, the sum of the currents entering the junction is equal to the sum of _______
  • a)
    potential around any closed loop
  • b)
    voltages across the junction
  • c)
    all the currents in the circuit
  • d)
    currents leaving the junction
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Kumar answered
The correct answer is option 'D': currents leaving the junction.

Explanation:
At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of the currents entering the junction is equal to the sum of the currents leaving the junction. This is based on the principle of conservation of charge.

When current flows through a junction, it must split into multiple paths. The total amount of charge entering the junction must be equal to the total amount of charge leaving the junction. This is because charge cannot be created or destroyed, it can only flow through the circuit.

To better understand this concept, consider a simple circuit with three branches connected to a junction. Let's label the currents entering the junction as I1, I2, and I3, and the currents leaving the junction as I4, I5, and I6.

The principle of conservation of charge states that the total amount of charge entering the junction must be equal to the total amount of charge leaving the junction. Mathematically, this can be expressed as:

I1 + I2 + I3 = I4 + I5 + I6

This equation shows that the sum of the currents entering the junction (I1 + I2 + I3) is equal to the sum of the currents leaving the junction (I4 + I5 + I6).

This principle is a consequence of Kirchhoff's current law (KCL), which states that the algebraic sum of currents at any junction in an electrical circuit is zero. This means that the sum of currents entering the junction is equal to the sum of currents leaving the junction.

In summary, at any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of the currents entering the junction is equal to the sum of the currents leaving the junction. This principle is based on the conservation of charge and is a consequence of Kirchhoff's current law.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:

What is current I in the circuit as shown in figure?​

  • A:

    1 A

  • B:

    2.0 A

  • C:

    1.2 A

  • D:

    0.5 A

The answer is b.

Surya answered
Yes option B is correct... first u straight the three resistance then it change in series... so u add three u get 6 ohms... after, that 6 ohm is parallel to 3ohm so;3/2.. so as per ohms law;V=IR (since:V=3; R=3/2; I=?) 3=3/2×I I=2ampere... that's it...hope u clear...!!👍😊

emf is measured in​
  • a)
    J.C
  • b)
    J
  • c)
    J/C
  • d)
    J/C/m
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohan Singh answered
Electromotive force, abbreviated emf (denoted and measured in volts), is the electrical intensity or "pressure" developed by a source of electrical energy such as a battery or generator. ... This potential difference can drive an electric current if an external circuit is attached to the terminals. It is commonly measured in units of volts, equivalent in the metre–kilogram–second system to one joule per coulomb of electric charge. In the electrostatic units of the centimetre–gram–second system, the unit of electromotive force is the statvolt, or one erg per electrostatic unit of charge.

On heating a conductor its resistance
  • a)
    depends on type of metal
  • b)
    remains constant
  • c)
    increases
  • d)
    decreases
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Bansal answered
The resistance increases as the temperature of a metallic conductor increase, so the resistance is directly proportional to the temperature. When we increase the temperature the amplitude of vibration of atoms increases as a result of which the number of collision among the electrons and atom increases, and hence resistances increases.
In series connection of cells total internal resistance=nr total resistance of circuit=nR current is same potential difference is different so,I=nv/nR+nr I=V/R+r current is same as before in parallel connection of cells total internal resistance=r/n total resistance of circuit=R/n total current=nI potential difference is same nI=V/r/n+R/n I=V/R+r current is same as before

A carbon resistor is marked in green, red, and orange bands. The approximate resistance of the resistor is 
  • a)
    52 x 10Ω
  • b)
    25000 Ω
  • c)
    5 x 102 Ω
  • d)
    5 x 104 Ω
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
To determine the resistance of a carbon resistor based on the color bands, we need to refer to the standard resistor color code. The colors represent digits and multipliers as follows:
  • Green: 5
  • Red: 2
  • Orange: Multiplier of 10^3 (1,000)
Given the color bands: Green, Red, Orange
The resistance value is calculated as follows:
  1. First digit: Green = 5
  2. Second digit: Red = 2
  3. Multiplier: Orange = 10^3 (1,000)
So the resistance is:
Resistance=(52)×10^3 ohms=52,000 ohms=52 kilo-ohms
Answer: The approximate resistance of the resistor is 52 kΩ.

The Wheatstone bridge Principle is deduced using
  • a)
    Gauss’s Law
  • b)
    Kirchhoff’s Laws
  • c)
    Coulomb’s Law
  • d)
    Newton’s Laws
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
PRINCIPLE: Wheatstone bridge principle states that when the bridge is balanced, the product of the resistance of the opposite arms are equal. The files that I had attached in which I had derived Wheatstone bridge equation using Kirchhoff law is useful to you.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:
The ______ of changes in potential around any closed loop involving resistors and cells in a loop is zero.
  • A:
    product
  • B:
    algebraic sum
  • C:
    difference
  • D:
    sum of absolute values
The answer is b.

Lavanya Menon answered
In accordance with Kirchhoff’s second law i.e. Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KVL), the algebraic sum of all the potential differences in a closed electric circuit or closed loop that contains one or more cells and resistors is always equal to zero.
This law is popularly called the law of conservation of voltage.
 

The equivalent emf of two cells (with ε1 > ε2) in series if we connect two negative electrodes of adjacent cells is
  • a)
    εequivalent
  • b)
    εequivalent
  • c)
    εequivalent = ε2 - ε11 > ε2)
  • d)
    εequivalent = ε1 - ε2 (ε1 > ε2)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sushil Kumar answered
When we connect cells to form a battery, we join opposite ends(+ve with -ve and vice versa) to get supporting emf, i.e. net emf get added, but when we join the same polarities(-ve with -ve, like in the question), they oppose each other, hence net emf is the difference b/w them.
The expression for equivalent emf when two cells of emf’s
εeq = ε1 - ε21> ε2)

Current provided by a battery is maximum when
  • a)
    internal resistance is equal to external resistance
  • b)
    internal resistance is greater then external resistance
  • c)
    internal resistance is less than external resistance
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Pooja Mehta answered
Current provided by a battery is maximum when internal resistance is equal to external resistance. As a battery discharges, not only does it diminish its internal store of energy, but its internal resistance also increases (as the electrolyte becomes less and less conductive), and its open-circuit cell voltage decreases (as the chemicals become more and more dilute). The most deceptive change that a discharging battery exhibits is increased resistance.

Manganin and constantan have a low temperature coefficient of resistivity which means that
  • a)
    their resistance values change very little with temperature
  • b)
    their resistance values only change at low temperatures
  • c)
    their resistance values change greatly with temperature
  • d)
    their resistance values do not change with temperature
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rajat Kapoor answered
The semiconductors and insulating material are having negative temperature coefficient of resistance. Therefore, the resistance of semiconductors and insulators decrease with rise in temperature. Alloys, such as manganin, constantan etc. are having very low and positive temperature coefficient of resistance.

Two special characteristics of the element of an electric heater:
  • a)
    low resistivity and high melting point
  • b)
    low resistivity and low melting point
  • c)
    high resistivity and low melting point
  • d)
    high resistivity and high melting point
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Electric heater is device to heat water.... So when it have high melting pt. it we sustain heat nd won't melt....nd resistance means to oppose heat... So it should have high resistivity to heat water without getting damage....HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU....!

The dimension of the temperature coefficient of resistivity is​
  • a)
    (temperature.ohm)-1
  • b)
    same as temperature.ohm
  • c)
    same as (temperature)-1
  • d)
    same as (temperature)2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Ameya Pillai answered
Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity

The temperature coefficient of resistivity is defined as the change in the electrical resistance of a material per unit change in temperature. It is denoted by the symbol α and has units of inverse temperature (K^-1) or reciprocal temperature (1/T).

Effect of Temperature on Electrical Resistance

When the temperature of a conductor increases, its electrical resistance also increases. This is due to the fact that as the temperature increases, the atoms in the conductor vibrate more vigorously, which results in more collisions between the electrons and the atoms. This increase in collisions leads to an increase in the resistance of the conductor.

Formula for Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity

The temperature coefficient of resistivity is given by the formula:

α = (1/ρ) x (dρ/dT)

where ρ is the resistivity of the material and dρ/dT is the rate of change of the resistivity with temperature.

Dimension of Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity

The dimension of the temperature coefficient of resistivity is the same as that of reciprocal temperature or (temperature)^-1. This can be seen from the formula for the temperature coefficient of resistivity:

α = (1/ρ) x (dρ/dT)

where ρ has units of ohm-meters (Ω.m) and dρ/dT has units of ohm-meters per Kelvin (Ω.m/K). Thus, the units of α are K^-1 or 1/T.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the temperature coefficient of resistivity is a measure of how the electrical resistance of a material changes with temperature. It has units of inverse temperature or reciprocal temperature, and its dimension is the same as that of (temperature)^-1.

What is current I in the circuit as shown in figure?​
  • a)
    1 A
  • b)
    2.0 A
  • c)
    1.2 A
  • d)
    0.5 A
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Preeti Iyer answered
Three 2Ω resistors are in series. Their total resistance =6Ω. Now it is in parallel with 2Ω resistor, so total resistance,
1/R​=1/2+1/6​=3+1/6​=4/6=2/3
R=3/2​
∴I=RV​=3/(3/2)​=3×2​/3=2A

The following fig. shows I-V graph for a given metallic wire at two temperatures T1and T2.Then,
  • a)
    Temperature T2 is less
  • b)
    Temperature T2 is more
  • c)
    T1 is same as T2
  • d)
    None of the above
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Bansal answered
The slope of the given graph gives us the inverse of resistance. Resistance of a material increases with increasing temperature because the collision between the molecules increases. 
In the graph given, T2 has a smaller slope and hence corresponds to higher resistance. Therefore, T2 > T1.

When number of identical cells, in parallel combination are increased, the voltage of the circuit will
  • a)
    Increase
  • b)
    Decrease
  • c)
    Remain same
  • d)
    Depends on the internal resistance of the battery
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
The voltage developed by the cells in parallel connection cannot be increased by increasing the number of cells present in the circuit. It is because they do not have the same circular path. In parallel connection the connection provides power based on one cell.
The voltage will remain the same.

Resistors can be wire bound or carbon resistors. Wire bound resistors are generally made of
  • a)
    Aluminium
  • b)
    Carbon
  • c)
    Copper
  • d)
    Manganin
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Anjana Sharma answered
The wire material has a high resistivity, and is usually made of an alloy such as Nickel-chromium (Nichrome) or a copper-nickel-manganese alloy called Manganin. Common core materials include ceramic, plastic and glass. Wire wound resistors are the oldest type of resistors that are still manufactured today.

A steady current flows in a metallic conductor of non-uniform cross-section. The quantity/quantities constant along the length of the conductor is/are
  • a)
    Current and drift speed
  • b)
    Current, electric field and drift velocity
  • c)
    Speed only
  • d)
    Current only.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Rahul Bansal answered
Steady current implies current is uniform across the cross-section.
Since current is constant, current per unit area and hence drift velocity are not constant.
J = nevd = σE
The above relation shows that nothing apart from the current is constant.

The type of materials whose resistivity is affected on adding the impurity is known as
  • a)
    Semiconductor
  • b)
    Insulator
  • c)
    Iron alloys
  • d)
    Conductor
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vijay Bansal answered
Semiconductor - A material that is neither a good conductor of electricity nor a good insulator, but has properties of electrical conductivity somewhere between the two. Silicon and germanium are good semiconductor materials.

The voltage V and current. I graphs for a conductor at two different temperatures T1 and T2 are shown in the figure.

The relation between T1 and T2 is
  • a)
    T1 > T2
  • b)
    T1 < T2
  • c)
    T1 = T2
  • d)
    T1 = 1/T2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Riya Banerjee answered
The slope of V-I graph gives the resistance of a conductor at a given temperature.

From the graph, it follows that resistance of a conductor at temperature T1 is greater than at temperature T2. As the resistance of a conductor is more at higher temperature and less at lower temperature.
Hence T1 >T2.

If cells are joined in series, they have ________.
  • a)
    same internal resistance
  • b)
    same potential difference
  • c)
    same emf
  • d)
    same current
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

.mie. answered
In series circuit, the same current is flowing through each resistor... but the voltage across each resistor varies... because higher the value of resistance in resistor.. greater is the voltage drop acrosss that resistor....

Meter Bridge is used to
  • a)
    determine unknown voltage v
  • b)
    determine unknown resistance R
  • c)
    determine unknown power P
  • d)
    determine unknown emf e
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Maulik Mehra answered
Explanation:With a known resistance in one of the gaps, the meter bridge is used to determine the value of unknown resistance by the formula. 

The Wheatstone bridge is balanced for four resistors R1,R2,R3 and R4 with a cell of emf 1.46 V. The cell is now replaced by another cell of emf 1.08 V. To obtain the balance again
  • a)
    All the four resistance should be changed
  • b)
    Both the resistance R1 and R4 should be changed
  • c)
    No resistance needs to be changed
  • d)
    Resistance R4 should be changed only
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Sharma answered
The balance point of the Wheatstone’s bridge is determined by the ratio of the resistances. The change in the emf of the external battery will have no effect on the balance point.
 
Explanation:

  • Initial Balanced Wheatstone Bridge: In the initial balanced Wheatstone bridge configuration, the emf of the cell is 1.46 V and all four resistors R1, R2, R3, and R4 are set to specific values to achieve balance.

  • Replacement of Cell: When the cell is replaced by another cell with an emf of 1.08 V, the balance of the Wheatstone bridge is disrupted.

  • Requirement for Rebalancing: In order to rebalance the Wheatstone bridge with the new cell of emf 1.08 V, no resistance needs to be changed.

  • Reasoning: The balance of the Wheatstone bridge is determined by the ratio of the resistances in the bridge arms and not by the absolute values of the resistances. As long as the ratio of the resistances remains the same, the balance will be maintained regardless of the emf of the cell.

  • Conclusion: Therefore, in this scenario, no resistance needs to be changed to obtain the balance again with the new cell of emf 1.08 V.


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