Current Electricity

Multiple Choice questions with only one correct answer

1. A beam of electrons moving at a speed of 106 m/s along a line produces a current of 1.6
106 A. The number of electrons in the 1 metre of the beam is

(a) 106
(b) 107
(c) 1013
(d) 1019

2. In the Bohr's model of hydrogen atom, the electrons moves around the nucleus in a circular
orbit of a radius 5 1011 metre. It's time period is 1.5 1016 sec. The current associated is

(a) Zero (b) 1.6 1019 A

(c) 0.17 A (d) 1.07 103 A

3. A potential difference of V is applied at the ends of a copper wire of length l and diameter
d. On doubling only d, drift velocity

(a) Becomes two times (b) Becomes half

(c) Does not change (d) Becomes one fourth

4. A wire has a non-uniform cross-sectional area as shown in figure. A steady current i flows
through it. Which one of the following statement is correct

(a) The drift speed of electron is constant

(b) The drift speed increases on moving from A to B

(c) The drift speed decreases on moving from A to B

(d) The drift speed varies randomly

5. A potential difference V is applied to a copper wire of diameter d and length L. What is the
effect on the electron drift speed of doubling (a) voltage V (b) length L and (c) diameter d ?

6.. Masses of three wires are in the ratio 1 : 3 : 5 and their lengths are in the ratio 5 : 3 : 1. The
ratio of their electrical resistance is
(a) 1 : 3 : 5 (b) 5 : 3 : 1

(c) 1 : 15 : 125 (d) 125 : 15 : 1

7. Equal potentials are applied on an iron and copper wire of same length. In order to have

same current flow in the wire, the ratio of their radii must be [Given that specific
resistance of iron = 1.0 107 Wm and that of copper = 1.7 108 Wm]

(a) About 1.2 (b) About 2.4

(c) About 3.6 (d) About 4.8

8. The V-i graph for a conductor at temperature T1 and T2 are as shown in the figure. (T2 T1) is

proportional to

(a) cos 2q (b) sinq

(c) cot 2q (d) tanq

9. The resistance of a wire at 20oC is 20 W and at 500oC is 60W. At which temperature

resistance will be 25W

(a) 50oC (b) 60oC

(c) 70oC (d) 80oC

10. Two resistance R1 and R2 provides series to parallel equivalents as then the correct
relationship is

(a)

(b)

(c) (d)

11. What will be the equivalent resistance of circuit shown in figure between points A and D
(a) 10 W (b) 20 W

(c) 30 W (d) 40 W

12. The effective resistance between point P and Q of the electrical circuit shown in the figure
is

(a) (b)

(c) 2r + 4R (d)

13. In the following circuit if key K is pressed then the galvanometer reading becomes half.
The resistance of galvanometer is

(a) 20 W (b) 30 W

(c) 40 W (d) 50 W

14. A torch bulb rated as 4.5 W, 1.5 V is connected as shown in the figure.

The emf of the cell needed to make the bulb glow at full intensity is

(a) 4.5 V (b) 1.5 V

(c) 2.67 V (d) 13.5 V

15. The wire used in the arrangement shown in fig. has a resistance r ohm per metre. The

equivalent resistance between points A and B if radius of circle is 1 m is

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

16. The two ends of a uniform conductor are joined to a cell of emf E and some internal
resistance. Starting from the mid point P of the conductor, we move in the direction of current
and return to P. The potential V at every point on the path is plotted against the distance
covered (x). Which of the following best represent the resulting curve?

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

17. In the circuit shown in fig. all wires have equal resistance R (= 5 W). The equivalent

resistance between A and B is

(a) 10/7 (b) 15/4

(c) 7 (d) 3

18. Eight resistance each of 4 ohm are connected in the circuit as shown. The equivalent

resistance between A and B is

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

19. Current passing through 1W resistance is zero. Then the emf E is

(a) 8 V (b) 10 V

(c) 6 V (d) 16 V
20. The resistance of a carbon filament at 0C is 104 ohm. It is connected in series to an iron
wire. The temperature coefficient of resistivity of carbon and iron are 0.0003 and +0.00052
per C respectively. What must be the resistance of the iron wire so that the combined
resistance does not change with temperature?

(a) 15 ohm (b) 60 ohm

(c) 75 ohm (d) 156/104 ohm

21. Two conductors made of same material have lengths L and 2 L, but have equal
resistances. The two are connected in series in a circuit in which current is flowing. Which of
the following is/are correct?

(a) The electron drift velocity is larger in the conductor of length L.

(b) The potential difference across the two conductors is the same.

(c) The electric field in the second conductor is twice that in the first.

(d) The electric field in the first second conductor is twice that in the second.

22. Two cells of unequal emfs E1 and E2 and internal resistance r1 and r2 are joined as shown

in fig. Vp and Vq are the potential at P and Q respectively.

(a) The potential difference across both the cells will be equal

(b) One cell will continuously supply energy to the other

(c) The potential difference across one cell will be greater than its emf.

(d)

23. Three ammeters A1, A2 and A3 of resistances R1, R2 and R3 respectively are joined as
shown. When some potential difference is applied across the terminals P and Q, their readings

are I1 ,I2 and I3 respectively:

(a) (b)

(c) (d)
24. Two cells of equal emf and having different internal resistance r1 and r2 (r2 > r1)are
connected in series. If the resistance of connecting wire is R; which of the following
statement is/are correct?

(a) If R = 0, negative terminal of second cell will be at higher potential than its positive
terminal.

(b) At a particular value of R, potential difference across second cell can be equal to zero.

(c) Negative terminal of first cell can never be at higher potential than its positive terminal.

(d) None of the above.

25. A cell drives a current through a circuit : The emf of the cell is equal to the work done in
moving unit charge

(a) from the positive plate back to the positive plate

(b) from the positive plate to the negative plate of the cell

(c) from the negative plate, back to the negative plate

(d) from any point in the circuit back to the same point.

26. The fig. shows a potenetiometer arrangement. B2 is the driving cell. B1 is the cell whose
emf is to be determined. AB is the potentiometer wire and G is a galvanometer. J is a sliding
contact, which can touch any point on AB. Which of the following are essential conditions for

obtaining balance?

(a) The emf of B2 must be greater than the emf of B1

(b) Either the positive terminals of both B1 and B2 or the negative terminals of both B1 and B2
must be joined at A

(c) The positive terminal of B2 must be joined to A

(d) The resistance of G must be less than the resistance of wire AB.

27. In the potentiometer arrangement shown, the driving cell B1, whose emf is to be
measured, has emf E and internal resistance r. The cell B1, whose emf is to be measured, has
emf E/2 and internal resistance 2 r. The potentiometer wire is 100 cm long. If balance is

obtained, the length AJ = l. Then

(a) l = 50 cm (b) l > 50 cm

(c) balance will be obtained only if resistance of wire AB is greater than r

(d) balance cannot be obtained

28. In the circuit shown fig. in the current

(a) through the 3W resistance is 1 A

(b) through the 3W resistance is 0.5 A

(c) through the 4W resistance is 0.5 A

(d) through the 4W resistance is 0.25 A

29. Three voltmeters, all having different resistances, are joined as shown. When some
potential difference is applied across P and Q, their readings are V1, V2 and V3 respectively.

Then

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

30. A voltmeter and an ammeter are connected in series to an ideal cell of emf E. The
voltmeter reading is V

and the ammeter reading is I.

(a) The voltemeter resistance is V/I

(b) The potential difference across the ammeter (EV)

(c) V < E

(d) Voltmeter resistance plus ammeter resistance = E/I

31. Three resistance of values 2W, 3W and 6 W can be connected to give an effective
resistance of 4W.

32. The resultant resistance value of n parallel resistances each of r ohm is x. When these n
resistances are connected in series, the resultant value is r n x. True or False Statements
33. S1,S2,S3 are the conductances of three conductors. When they are joined in series, their
equivalent conductance will be (S1+ S2+ S3)?

34. A cell of emf E and internal resistance r if connected in series with an external resistance
n r. Then the ratio of terminal potential difference to

35. Wheatstone bridge is most sensitive, when resistance of all the four arms of the bridge is
same. ASSERTION & REASON TYPE

Directions: Read the following questions and choose:

(a) If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is correct explanation of the
Assertion.

(b) If both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not correct explanation of the
Assertion.

(c) If Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

(d) If Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

36. Assertion: A series combination of cells is used when their internal resistance is much
smaller than the external resistance

Reason: It follows from the relation where the symbols have their standard meaning.

37. Assertion: Though the direction of electric current is well defined, yet it is treated as a
scalar.

Reason: Current does not follow the laws of vector addition.

38. Assertion: The relation V = IR is valid even in the case of non-ohmic devices.

Reason: =R=a constant, as per Ohm's law

39. Assertion: When a wire is stretched so that its thickness is halved, its resistance would
become 16 times.

Reason: The data is insufficient to predict.

40. Assertion: V-I graphs for a conductor at two different temperatures T1 and T2 are shown in

fig here T1 > T2.

Reason: Resistance of a conductor increases with rise in temperature.

41. Assertion: Units of conductivity are ohm1 m1

Reason: It follows from

42. Assertion: On interchanging the positions of cell and galvanometer in a standard

wheatstone bridge, in fig (a) the condition remains unchanged.

Reason: In fig (b)

i.e. condition remains unchanged.

44. Assertion: In a Metre bridge, length of wire can vary from 1 m to several metres.

Reason: Greater is the length, better is the accuracy.

45. Assertion: The direction of current inside a cell is from negative to positive terminal.
However, it is reversed during charging of the cell.

Reason: Current flows always from positive to negative.

46. Assertion: The composition of manganin is Cu 84%, Mn 12% and Ni 4%. The
composition of eureka is Cu 60% Ni 40%.

Reason: Both manganin and eureka are alloys prepared with these specifications.

47. Assertion: X and Yare the diametrically opposite ends of a circular wire of radius 7 in;
having resistance 01 ohm/m. Effective resistance between X and Y is 11 ohm.
Reason: Resistance of each half wire

= 2.2 ohm.

The two halves are connected in parallel. Therefore

Rp = 1.1 ohm

48. Assertion: The value of I in the adjoining.

Reason: I seems to be 3 ampere.

49. Assertion: The value of I in the Fig. shown here is 0 . 225 A.

Reason: Use Ohm's law.

50. Assertion: The equivalent resistance between the points X and Y in the Fig. 13.240 is 10
ohm.

Reason: Use the principle of Wheatstone bridge.

Solution

1.

2.
3. Drift velocity doesn't depends upon diameter.

4. For a conductor of non-uniform cross-section

6.

7. V = constant., i = constant.

So R = constant

8. As we know, for conductors resistance

Temperature.

From figure R1 T1 tanq T1 tanq=kT1. (i)

(k = constant)

and R2T2 tan (90o q)T2cotq = kT2 .....(ii)

From equation (i) and (ii)

(T2 T1) cot 2q

9. By using

Again by using the same formula for 20W and 25W

 t = 80oC

10. Series resistance and parallel resistance

11. The equivalent circuit of above fig between A and D can be drawn as

So

12. The points A, O, B are at same potential. So the figure can be redrawn as follows
13. Galvanometer reading becomes half means current distributes equally between
galvanometer and resistance of 40 W. Hence galvanometer resistance must be 40 W.

14. When bulb glows with full intensity, potential difference across it is 1.5 V. So current
through the bulb and resistance of 1W are 3 A and 1.5 A respectively. So main current from
the cell i = 3 + 1.5 = 4.5 A. By using E = 1.5 + 4.5 2.67 = 13.5 V.

15. Here R1, R2 and R3 are in parallel for points A and B, where

16. In a uniform conductor, when we move in the direction of current, the potential V
decreases linearly. When we pass through the cell, from its negative pole towards positive
pole, the potential V increases by an amount equal to the terminal potential difference of cell,
which is less than the emf of a cell, as some potential drop occurs across the internal
resistance of a cell.

17. The points C and F are symmetrically located w.r.t. points A and B. Hence these points C
and F are at the same potentianl. Hence the resistance of arm CF is ineffective. Similarly the
resistance of arm DE is also ineffective. The equivalent circuit will be as shown.

The resistance of arm ADCB = 3R

The resistance of arm AEFB = 3R

The resistance of arm AB = R

These three resistances are in parallel. Their effective resistance

18. The equivalent circuit will be as shown in fig (a) and (b).

The effective resistance between A and B is

19. Potential difference across 2 W resistance from left side is 10 V. Therefore, potential
difference across 2 W rsistance from right side cell should also be 10 V. This is possible only
if E= 10 V as the current passing through 1 W resistance is zero.

20. Combined resistance will not change if the total resistance of two rods in series with
change in temperature is zero i.e.

21. Since both the conductors are of equal resistance and in series they carry equal current,
hence potential difference across the two conductors is the same. The area of corss-section of
the two conductors of length L and 2 L will be A and 2A, for their same resistances. As

E = V/L

22. Let E1 > E2 . Current in the circuit,

across each cell.

Here, therefore current flows in E2 from the positive plate to the negative plate
inside the cell. It means, there is a charging of cell E2 by cell E1.
23. As A1 and A2 are in series, so current in each of them is same i.e. I1 = I2.

Pot. diff. across P and Q

= (I1 R1 + I2 R2) = I3 R3.

= I 2 R1 + I2 R2 = I 3 R3

24. If E is the emf of each cell, then current in the circuit,

Pot. diff. across second cell,

V2 = EIr2

If V2 = 0,

then 0 = E Ir2 or E = Ir2

Putting value in (i), we have

On solving, R = r2r1

When R = 0 and cells are series, since r2 > r1 so the negative terminal of second cell will be at
higher potential than its positive terminal and negative terminal of first cell can never be at
higher potential than its positive terminal.

25. The emf of a cell is equal to the work done in moving unit charge once around a closed
circuit starting from any point and back to the same point.

26. The balance point can be obtained on the potentiometer wire (i) if the emf of driving cell
B2 is greater than the emf of driven cell B1. (ii) either the positive terminals of both the cells
of negative terminals of both the cells B1 and B2 must be joined at A.

27. If balance is obtained at length l, and R is the resistance of potentiometer wire of length
100 cm, then
So balancing length is greater than 50 cm. If l is greater than 50 cm, then R > r.

28. Let the distribution of current in various arms be as shown in fig.

In closed circuit ABHJA

In closed circuit CDFGC

In a closed circuit BCGHB

From (1) and (3),

From (2),

29. Pot. diff. across P and Q = Pot. diff. across V1 and V2 = Pot. diff. across V3

i. e. V1 + V2 =V3

It means V1 V2

30. Consider voltmeter and ammeter as resistors connected in series to an ideal cell of emf E.
Here pot. diff. across voltmeter is V and current through circuit is I.
(i) The voltmeter resistence = V/I

(ii) Pot. diff. across ammeter = EV

(iii) E > V

(iv) Resistance of circuit = Voltmeter resistance plus ammeter resistence = E/I.

31. It is so when a parallel combination of 3W and 6W resistances are connected in series to

2W resistance.

32. In parallel combination, total resistance, x = r/n or r = xn. In series combination, total
resistance = nr = n (xn) = n2 x.

33. Resistance of these conductors will be R1 = 1/S1, R2 = 1/S2 and R3 = 1/S3. In series
combination, total resitance

Total conductance,

34. Current in circuit,

Terminal potential difference,

35. Wheatstone bridge is most sensitive, when P = Q = R = S.

36. Here, Rs =nr. If R << nr, then = current due to one cell.

If nr <<R, current due to one cell.

Which is useful. Hence the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

37. Both the assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion.

38. For non-ohmic devices, but R is not a constant. Thus ohm's law is not obeyed by
such devices. Reason is true, but not a true explanation of the assertion.
39. Thickness i.e. diameter D is halved. As , therefore, a becomes As = constant,
therefore l becomes 4 times. From R becomes 16 times.

Assertion is true, but the reason is false.

40. For given V; (I) is greater for T1. Therefore is smaller for T1 i.e. R1 < R2.

T1 < T2. The assertion is wrong.

41. From

42. Apply wheatsone bridge. Both the assertion and reason are true and the latter is correct
explanation of the former.

43. In the balanced wheatsone bridge, B and D are at the same potential. Therefore arm BD is
ineffective.

44. In a metre bridge, length of wire is fixed at one metre. The assertion is not true.

45. In any electrical circuit, current flows from positive to negative-outside the cell. Inside
the cell, it must be from negative to positive (to maintain the continuity).

However, to charge a cell, its positive terminal is connected to positive of the charger and
negative terminal is connected to negative of the charger. Therefore, inside the cell, corrent is
forced to flow from positive to negativel. Reason is true but it is not a correct explanation of
the assertion.

46. Both the assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion.

47. Total length of wire = r

Lenght of each half

Resistance of each half

Between X and Y, the two halvs are connected in parallel; as shown. Both the assertion and
reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion.

48. Applying Kirchhoff's first law, I + 2 = 3+ 4, I = 7 2 = 5 A. The reason is false.

49. If R is effective resistance between A and B, then

Acc. to ohm's law

The reason is true, but not a correct explanation of the assertion.

50. the bridge is balanced.

RABC = 10 + 10 = 20 ohm.

RADC = 10 + 10 = 20 W.

Between X and Y these resistances are connected in parallel. Therefore,

RXY = 10W. Reason is true, but not correct explanation of assertion.

Judge Yourself
1. Electric current is due to drift of electrons in

(a) metallic conductors

(b) semiconductors

(c) both

(d) none of the above

2. 10,000 alpha particles per minute are passing through a straight tube of radius r. The
resulting electric current is approximately

(a) 0.5 10_16 amp (b) 2 1012 amp

(c) 0.5 1012 amp (d) 2 10_12 amp

3. In the Bohr's model of hydrogen atom the electron moves around the nucleus in a circular
orbit of radius 5 10_11 m with time period 1.5 10_16 sec. The current associated with the
electron motion is

(a) zero (b) 1.6 10_19 amp

(c) 0.17 amp (d) 1.07 10_3 amp

4. The temperature of a metal wire rises when an electric current passes through it because

(a) collision of metal atoms with each other releases heat energy

(b) collision of conduction electrons with each other release heat energy

(c) when the coduction electron fall from higher energy level to lower energy level heat
energy is released

(d) collision of conduction electrons with the atoms of metal give them energy which appears
as heat

5. Unit of resistance is

(a) Volt/amp (b) Volt2/amp

(c) Volt/amp2 (d) Volt

6. The resistivity of a wire depends on its

(a) length (b) area of cross-section

(c) shape (d) material

7. The resistor R1 dissipates power P when connected to a generator. If a resistor R2 is inserted

in series with R1, the power dissipated by R1

(a) increases (b) decreases

(c) remains the same

(d) may decrease or increase depending on the values of R1 and R2

8. The e.m.f. of the Daniel cell is

(a) 0.56 Volt (b) 1.12 Volt

(c) 2.56 Volt (d) 3.12 Volt

9. The maximum current that flows in the fuse wire, before it blows out, varies with the
radius r as

(a) r3/2 (b) r

(c) r2/3 (d) r1/2

10. Formula for resistivity is

(a) RA/l (b) l/AR

(c) Rl/A (d) None of these

11. A wire of resistance R is cut into n equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel.
The equivalent resistance of the combination will be

(a) nR (b) R/n

(c) n/R (d) R/n2

12. Kirchhoff's first law is based on the law of conservation of

(a) charge (b) energy

(c) momentum

(d) sum of mass and energy

13. There is a current of 4.8 ampere in a conductor. The number of electrons that cross any
section normal to the direction of flow per second, is

(a) 1019 (b) 2 1019

(c) 3 1019 (d) 7.68 1020

14. A piece of copper wire is cut into ten equal parts. These parts are connected in parallel.
The joint resistance of the parallel combination will be equal to the original resistance of
uncut wire, mulitplied by a factor of

(a) 0.01 (b) 0.1

(c) 10 (d) 100

15. If R1 and R2 are respectively the filament resistances of a 200 watt bulb and a 100 watt
bluld designed to operate on the same voltage

(a) R1 is two times R2

(b) R2 is two times R1

(c) R2 is four times R1

(d) R1 is four times R2

16. A cell of e.m.f. E is connected across a resistance r. The potential difference between the
terminals of the cell is found to be V. The internal resistance of the cell must be

(a) (b)
(c) (d) (E _ V)r

17. Kirchhoff's first law at a junction deals with the conservation of

(a) charge (b) energy

(c) momentum (d) angular momentum

18. A piece of wire of resistance R is cut into n equal parts. These parts are then connected in
parallel. If the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination is R', then (R/R') is

(a) 1/1 (b) n/1

(c) n2/1 (d) 1/n

19. Three equal resistors, each equal to R are connected as shown in the adjoining figure;

then the equivalent resistance between pioint A and B is

(a) R (b) 3R

(c) R/3 (d) 2R/3

20. In the adjoining network of resistors, each of resistance R ohm, the equivalent resistance

between points A and B is

(a) 5R (b) 2R/3

(c) R (d) R/2

21. Twelve equal resistors, each of resistance R, are connected to form a skeleton cube. Then
the equivalent resistance taken between two diagonally opposite corners is

(a) R (b) 12R

(c) 5R/6 (d) 7R/12

22. The resistance of a metallic wire becomes 8 times when

(a) length is doubled

(b) length is tripled

(c) length is doubled and radius is halved

(d) length is halved and radius is doubled

23. The value of current I in the given circuit is

(a) 3A (b) 13 A

(c) 23 A (d) _3A

24. There is a current of 1.344 amp in a copper wire whose area of cross-section normal to
the length of the wire is 1 mm2. If the number of free electron per cm3 is 8.4 1022, then the
drift velocity would be

(a) 1.0 mm per sec. (b) 1.0 meter per sec.

(c) 0.1 mm per sec. (d) 0.01 mm per sec.

25. In the following figure, the value of resistor to be connected between C and D so that the
resistance of the entire circuit between A and B does not change with the number of
elementary sets used is

(a) R (b)

(c) 3R (d) 26. In the following figure, the resistance of the galvanometer G is 50 ohm.
Of the following alternative in which case are the currents arranged strictly in the order of
decreasing magnitudes with the larger coming earlier.

(a) I, I1, Ig, I2 (b) I, Ig, I1, I2

(c) I, I2, I1, Ig (d) Ig, I1, I2, I

27. Five resistance have been connected as shown in the figure. The effective resistance

between A and B is
(a) (b)

(c) (d)

28. When a resistance of 2 ohm is connected across the terminals of a cell, the current is 0.5
amp. When the resistance is increased to 5 ohm, the current is 0.25 amp. The e.m.f. of the cell
is

(a) 1.0 volt (b) 2.0 volt

(c) 1.5 volt (d) 2.5 volt

29. Three copper wires have lengths and cross sectional areas as : (l, A), (2l, A/2) and

Resistance is minimum in

(a) wire of cross-sectional area A/2

(b) wire of cross-sectional area A

(c) wire of cross-sectional area 2A

(d) same in all the three cases

30. Two wires of same metal have same length but are joined in series. The resistance of the
thicker wire is . The total resistance of the combination will be

(a) (5/2)W (b) (40/3)W

(c) 40W (d) 100 W

31. In an experiment to measure the interal resistance of a cell by a potentiometer, it is found

when the cell is shunted by a 5 W resistance and at a length of 3 m when the cell is shunted
by a 10 W resistance. The internal resistance of the cell is then

(a) 1.5 W (b) 10 W (c) 15 W (d) 1 W

32. The current in the primary circuit of a potentiometer wire is 0.5 A, r for the wire is 4
10_7 W_m and area of cross-section of wire is 8 10_6 m2. The potential gradient in the wire
would be

(a) 25 mV/metre (b) 2.5 mV/metre

(c) 25 V/metre (d) 10 V/metre

33. A cell when balanced with potentiometre gave a balance length of 50 cm. Then a 4.5 W
external resistance is introduced in the circuit. Now it is balanced on 45 cm. The internal
resistance of the cell is
(a) 0.25 W (b) 0.5 W (c) 1.0 W (d) 1.5 W

34. There is no current in a 2W resistance; then the equivalent resistance of the given circuit

is

(a) 10W (b) 20W

(c) (13/7)W (d) 4W

35. In the circuit shown in the following figure, the potential difference between points A and
B will be

(a) (8/9) volt (b) (4/3) volt

(c) (2/3) volt (d) 2 volt

36. In the figure shown below the e.m.f. of the cell is 2 V and internal resistance is negligible.
The reading of voltmetre will be

(a) 2.00 volt (b) 1.33 volt

(c) 1.60 volt (d) 0.80 volt

37. In the followign figure, current through 3W resistor is 0.8 amp; then the potential drop
through 4W

resistor is

(a) 9.6 V (b) 2.6 V (c) 4.8 V (d) 1.2 V

38. The value of internal resistance of an ideal cell is:

(a) Zero (b) 0.5 W

(c) 1 W (d) Infinite

39. A cell of emf `E' os cpmmected acrpss a resostamce R. The potential difference between
the terminals of the cells is found to be V. the internal resistance of the cell must be:

(a) (b)

(c) (d) (E_V)R

40. A cell of emf E xhaving an internal resistance r is connected to an external resistance R.

The potential difference V across the resistance R varies with R as shown in Gig. by the curve

(a) A (b) B

(c) C (d) D

41. A 50 V battery is connected across a 10 W resistor. The current is 4.5 ampere. The internal
resistance of the battery is :

(a) Zero (b) 0.5 W (c) 1.1W (d) 5.0 W

42. The internal ressistance of a cell of emf 2 V is 0.1 ohm. It is connected to a resistance of
2.9 ohm. The voltage across the cell will be (in volt):

(a) 0.5 (b) 1.90 (c) 1.95 (d) 2.0

43. A current of 2.0 A passes through a cell of emf 1.5 V having internal resistance of 0.15 W.
The potential difference across the terminals of the cell in volt is :

(a) 1.35 (b) 1.5 (c) 1.95 (d) 1.20

44. A bettery of emf 10 V and internal resistance 0.5 ohm is connected across a variable
resistance R. The value of R for which the power delivered in it maximum is given by :

(a) 2.0 W (b) 0.25 W (c) 1.0 W (d) 0.5 W

45. Two cells of same emf E but of different internal resistance r1 and r2 are connected in
series with an external resistance R. The potential drop across the first cell is foundto be zero.
The external resistance R is :

(a) r1 + r2 (b) r1_ r2

(c) r2 _ r1 (d) r1r2

46. Resistance as shown in Fig 10.109. is negative at :

(a) A (B) B

(c) C (d) None of these

47. Resistances of 1, 2 and 3 ohm are connected in the form of a triangle. If a 1.5 volt cell of
negligible internal resistance is connected across the 3 ohm resistance, the current flowing

through this resistance will be :

(a) 0.25 ampere (b) 0.5 ampere

(c) 1.0 ampere (d) 1.5 ampere

48. The current through the circuit shown in Fig. is 1 A. If each of the 4 W resistor is replaced
by 2 W ressistor, the current in circuit will become nearly :

(a) 1.11 A (b) 1.25 A (c) 1.34 A (d) 1.68 A

49. The current flowing through 3 ohm resistor is 0.8 ampere, the potential drop across the 4
W resistor

(a) 1.6 V (b) 2.4 V (c) 4.8 V (d) 9.6 V

50. In the circuit shown in Fig., what will be the reading of the ammeter?

(a) 0.36 ampere (b) 0.50 ampere

(c) 2.0 ampere (d) 4.5 ampere Answers 1. (b) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (c)

6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (b) 9. (b) 10. (c)

11. (c) 12. (c) 13. (c) 14. (b) 15. (d) 16. (b) 17. (c) 18. (c) 19. (a) 20. (c)

21. (d) 22. (b) 23. (a) 24. (c) 25. (a)

26. (b) 27. (b) 28. (b) 29. (c) 30. (c)

31. (b) 32. (d) 33. (c) 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (a) 37. (b) 38. (a) 39. (c) 40. (b)
41. (c) 42. (c) 43. (d) 44. (d) 45. (b)

46. (a) 47. (b) 48. (a) 49. (c) 50. (b)