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$$ \text { In the following circuit, the terminal voltage across the cell is } $$

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Two cells of emfs $E_1$ and $E_2$ and internal resistances $r_1$ and $r_2\left(E_2>E_1\right.$ and $\left.r_2>r_1\right)$ respectively, are connected in parallel as shown in figure. The equivalent emf of the combination is $\mathrm{E}_{\text {eq. }}$. Then

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The variations of resistivity $\rho$ with absolute temperature T for three different materials $\mathrm{X}, \mathrm{Y}$ and Z are shown in the graph below. Identify the materials $\mathrm{X}, \mathrm{Y}$ and Z .

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Given, a current carrying wire of non-uniform cross-section, which of the following is constant throughout the length of wire?

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The graph between variation of resistance of a metal wire as a function of its diameter keeping other parameters like length and temperature constant is

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Two similar galvanometers are covered into an ammeter and a milliammeter. The shunt resistance of ammeter as compared to the shunt resistance of milliammeter will be

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The range of electrical conductivity $(\sigma)$ and resistivity $(\rho)$ for metals, among the following, is

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In an experiment to determine the figure of merit of a galvanometer by half deflection method, a student constructed the following circuit.

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He unplugged a resistance of $5200 \Omega$ in R . When $\mathrm{K}_1$ is closed and $\mathrm{K}_2$ is open, the deflection observed in the galvanometer is 26 div. When $K_2$ is also closed and a resistance of $90 \Omega$ is removed in S , the deflection between 13 div. The resistance of galvanometer is nearly

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E is the electric field inside a conductor whose material has conductivity $\sigma$ and resistivity $\rho$. The current density inside the conductor is $\mathbf{J}$. The correct form of Ohm's law is

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In the circuit shown, the end $A$ is at potential $V_0$ and end $B$ is grounded. The electric current $I$ indicated in the circuit is

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The electric current flowing through a given conductor varies with time as shown in the graph below. The number of free electrons which flow through a given cross-section of the conductor in the time interval $0 \leq t \leq 20 \mathrm{~s}$ is

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The $I-V$ graph for a conductor at two different temperatures $100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $400^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ is as shown in the figure. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor is about (in per degree Celsius)

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An electric blub of $60 \mathrm{~W}, 120 \mathrm{~V}$ is to be connected to 220 V source. What resistance should be connected in series with the bulb, so that the bulb glows properly?

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In an experiment to determine the temperature coefficient of resistance of a conductor, a coil of wire $X$ is immersed in a liquid. It is heated by an external agent. A meter bridge set up is used to determine resistance of the coil $X$ at different temperatures. The balancing points measured at temperatures $t_1=0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and $t_2=100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ are 50 cm and 60 cm respectively. If the standard resistance taken out is $S=4 \Omega$ in both trials, the temperature coefficient of the coil is

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A wire of resistance $$R$$ is connected across a cell of emf $$(\varepsilon)$$ and internal resistance $$(r)$$. The current through the circuit is $$I$$. In time $$t$$, the work done by the battery to establish the current $$I$$ is

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For a given electric current the drift velocity of conduction electrons in a copper wire is $$v_d$$ and their mobility is $$\mu$$. When the current is increased at constant temperature

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Ten identical cells each emf $$2 \mathrm{~V}$$ and internal resistance $$1 ~\Omega$$ are connected in series with two cells wrongly connected. A resistor of $$10 ~\Omega$$ is connected to the combination. What is the current through the resistor?

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The equivalent resistance between the points A and B in the following circuit is

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The resistance of a carbon resistor is $$4.7 ~\mathrm{k} \Omega \pm 5 \%$$. The colour of the third band is

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The four bands of a colour coded resistor are of the colours grey, red, gold and gold. The value of the resistance of the resistor is

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A moving coil galvanometer is converted into an ammeter of range 0 to $$5 \mathrm{~mA}$$. The galvanometer resistance is $$90 \Omega$$ and the shunt resistance has a value of $$10 \Omega$$. If there are 50 divisions in the galvanometer-turned-ammeter on either sides of zero, its current sensitivity is

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A charged particle is moving in an electric field of $$3 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$$ with mobility $$2.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{V}-\mathrm{s}$$, its drift velocity is

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Wire bound resistors are made by winding the wires of an alloy of

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10 identical cells each potential $$E$$ and internal resistance $$r$$ are connected in series to form a closed circuit.

Determine the potential difference across three cells using an ideal voltmeter.

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In an atom electrons revolve around the nucleus along a path of radius $$0.72\mathop A\limits^o$$ making $$9.4 \times 10^{18}$$ revolutions per second. The equivalent currents is [given, $$e=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$$]

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When a metal conductor connected to left gap of a meter bridge is heated, the balancing point

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A wire of a certain material is stretched slowly by $$10 \%$$. Its new resistance and specific resistance becomes respectively

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A galvanometer of resistance $$50 \Omega$$ is connected to a battery $$3 \mathrm{~V}$$ along with a resistance $$2950 \Omega$$ in series. A full scale deflection of 30 divisions is obtained in the galvanometer. In order to reduce this deflection to 20 divisions, the resistance in series should be

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If voltage across a bulb rated $$220 \mathrm{~V}, 100 \mathrm{~W}$$ drops by $$2.5 \%$$ of its rated value, then the percentage of the rated value by which the power would decrease is

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A wire of resistance $$3 \Omega$$ is stretched to twice its original length. The resistance of the new wire will be

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In the given arrangement of experiment on meter bridge, if $$A D$$ corresponding to null deflection of the galvanometer is $$X$$, what would be its value if the radius of the wire $$A B$$ is doubled?

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A copper wire of length $$1 \mathrm{~m}$$ and uniform cross-sectional area $$5 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~m}^2$$ carries a current of $$1 \mathrm{~A}$$. Assuming that, there are $$8 \times 10^{28}$$ free electrons per $$\mathrm{m}^3$$ in copper, how long will an electron take to drift from one end of the wire to the other?

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Consider an electrical conductor connected across a potential difference $$V$$. Let $$\Delta q$$ be a small charge moving through it in time $$\Delta t$$. If $$I$$ is the electric current through it,

I. the kinetic energy of the charge increases by $$I V \Delta t$$.

II. the electric potential energy of the charge decreases by $$I V \Delta t$$.

III. the thermal energy of the conductor increases by $$I V \Delta t$$.

Choose the correct option.

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A metal rod of length $$10 \mathrm{~cm}$$ and a rectangular cross-section of $$1 \mathrm{~cm} \times \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{~cm}$$ is connected to a battery across opposite faces. The resistance will be

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A car has a fresh storage battery of emf $$12 \mathrm{~V}$$ and internal resistance $$2 \times 10^{-2} \Omega$$. If the starter motor draws a current of $$80 \mathrm{~A}$$. Then, the terminal voltage when the starter is On is

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A potentiometer has a uniform wire of length $$5 \mathrm{~m}$$. A battery of emf $$10 \mathrm{~V}$$ and negligible internal resistance is connected between its ends. A secondary cell connected to the circuit gives balancing length at $$200 \mathrm{~cm}$$. The emf of the secondary cell is

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The colour code for a carbon resistor of resistance $$0.2 \mathrm{k} \Omega \pm 10 \%$$ is

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Each resistance in the given cubical network has resistance of $$1 \Omega$$ and equivalent resistance between $$A$$ and $$B$$ is

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$$I-V$$ characteristic of a copper wire of length $$L$$ and area of cross-section $$A$$ is shown in figure. The slope of the curve becomes

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The readings of ammeter and voltmeter in the following circuit are respectively

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Though the electron drift velocity is small and electron charge is very small, a conductor can carry an appreciably large current because

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Masses of three wires of copper are in the ratio $$1: 3: 5$$ and their lengths are in the ratio $$5: 3: 1$$. The ratio of their electrical resistance are

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In the given circuit, the current through 2$$\Omega$$ resistor is

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Kirchhoff 's junction rule is a reflection of

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The variation of terminal potential difference $$V$$ with current flowing through a cell is as shown. The emf and internal resistance of the cell are

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In a potentiometer experiment, the balancing point with a cell is at a length $$240 \mathrm{~cm}$$. On shunting the cell with a resistance of $$2 \Omega$$, the balancing length becomes $$120 \mathrm{~cm}$$. The internal resistance of the cell is

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The resistance $R=\frac{V}{I}$, where $V=(100 \pm 5) \mathrm{V}$ and $I=(10 \pm 0.2) \mathrm{A}$. The percentage error in $R$ is
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Ohm's law is applicable to
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If the last band on the carbon resistor is absent, then the tolerance is
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The effective resistance between $P$ and $Q$ for the following network is KCET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 22 English
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Five identical resistors each of resistance $R=1500 \Omega$ are connected to a 300 V battery as shown in the circuit. The reading of the ideal ammeter $A$ is KCET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 17 English
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Two cells of internal resistances $r_1$ and $r_2$ and of same emf are connected in series, across a resistor of resistance $R$. If the terminal potential difference across the cells of internal resistance $r_1$ is zero, then the value of $R$ is
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The $I-V$ graphs for two different electrical appliances $P$ and $Q$ are shown in the diagram: If $R_P$ and $R_Q$ be the resistances of the devices, then KCET 2018 Physics - Current Electricity Question 20 English
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Of the following graphs, the one that correctly represents the $I-V$ characteristics of a 'Ohmic device' is

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A galvanometer of resistance $50 \Omega$ is connected to a battery of $3 \cdot \mathrm{~V}$ along with a${ }^{\text { }}$ resistance of $2950 \Omega$ in series shows full-scale deflection of 30 divisions. The additional series resistance required to reduce the deflection to 20 divisions is
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A cylindrical conductor of diameter 0.1 mm carries a current of 90 mA . The current density ( in $\mathrm{Am}^{-2}$ ) is ( $\pi \approx 3$ )
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A piece of copper is to be shaped into a conducting wire of maximum resistance. The suitable length and diameter are ......................and............................respectively.
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In meter bridge experiment, with a standard resistance in the right gap and a resistance coil dipped in water (in a beaker) in the left gap, the balancing length obtained is ' $l$ '. If the temperature of water is increased, the new balancing
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The power dissipated in $3 \Omega$ resistance in the following circuit is KCET 2017 Physics - Current Electricity Question 12 English
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$$ \text { The value of } I \text { in the figure shown below is } $$

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