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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A voltmeter of resistance $400 \Omega$ is used to measure the emf of a cell with an internal resistance of $4 \Omega$. The error in the measurement of emf of the cell is
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When two wires are connected in the two gaps of a meter bridge, the balancing length is 50 cm . When the wire in the right gap is stretched to double its lengt ${ }^{-}$ and again connected in the same gap, then the new balancing length from the left. end of the bridge wiu :
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The resistance of a wire is $2.5 \Omega$ at a temperature 373 K . If the temperature coeffficient of resistance of the material of the wire is $3.6 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$, its resistance at a temperatrue 273 K is nearly.
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When two identical resistors are connected in series to an ideal cell, the current through each resistor is 2 A . If the resistors are connected in parallel to the cell, the current through each resistor is
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A conductor of length 1.5 m and area of cross-section $3 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}^2$ has electrical resistance of $15 \Omega$.

The current density in the conductor for an electric field of $21 \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$ is

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The relation between the current $i$ (in ampere) in a conductor and the time $t$ (in second) is $i=12 t+9 t^2$. The charge passing through the conductor between the times $t=2 \mathrm{~s}$ and $t=10 \mathrm{~s}$ is
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The potential difference between the ends of a straight conductor of length 20 cm is 16 V . If the drift speed of the electrons is $2.4 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$, the electron mobility in $\mathrm{m}^2 \mathrm{~V}^{-1} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$ is
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The potential difference $V$ across the filament of the bulb shown in the given Wheatstone bridge varies as $V=i(2 i+1)$, where $i$ is the current in ampere through the filament of the bulb. The emf of the battery $V_a$, so that the bridge become balanced is

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When the temperature of a wire is increased from 303 K to 356 K , the resistance of the wire increases by $10 \%$. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of the wire is
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Three resistors of resistances $10 \Omega, 20 \Omega$ and $30 \Omega$ are connected as shown in the figure. If the points $A, B$ and $C$ are at potentials $10 \mathrm{~V}, 6 \mathrm{~V}$ and 5 V respectively, then the ratio of the magnitudes of the currents through $10 \Omega$ and $30 \Omega$ resistors is

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A uniform conducting wire $A B$ of length 5 m and resistance $5 \Omega$ is connected as shown in the circuit. If the balancing point is obtained at 3 m from $A$, then the value of $E$ is

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In the given circuit, the equivalent resistance between $A$ and $B$ is

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The Wheatstone bridge shown in the diagram is balanced. If $P_3$ is the power dissipated by $R_3$ and $P_1$ is the power dissipated by $R_1$, then the ratio $P_3 / P_1$ is

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A wire of resistance $2 R$ is stretched such that its length is doubled. Then the increase in its resistance is

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If the masses of three wires of same material are in the ratio of $1: 2: 3$ and their lengths are in the ratio of $3: 2: 1$, then electrical resistances of these wires are in the ratio

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As shown in the figure, in a Wheatstone's bridge, three resistances $P, Q$ and $R$ are connected in the three arms and the fourth arm is formed by two resistances $S_1$ and $S_2$ connected in parallel. The condition for the bridge to be balanced is

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The electric resistance of a certain wire of iron is $R$. If its length and radius are both doubled, then

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In a meter bridge experiment the ratio of the left gap resistance to the right gap resistance is $2: 3$. The balance length from left end is

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In a galvanometer, $5 \%$ of the total current in the circuit passes through it. If the resistance of the galvanometer is $G$, the shunt resistance $S$ connected to the galvanometer is

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A potentiometer balances at 44 cm when a cell of internal resistance $1 \Omega$ is in the secondary circuit. To obtains the balancing point at 40 cm , the resistance to be connected parallel to cell is

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Two wires made of the same material have lengths in the ratio $2: 3$ and radii in the ratio $8: 9$. If the same potential difference is applied across the ends of the wires, the ratio of the electric currents flowing through them is

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When a potentiometer is connected between the points $A$ and $B$ as shown in the circuit, balance point is obtained at 64 cm . When it is connected between $A$ and $C$, the balance point is 8 cm . If the potentiometer is connected between $B$ and $C$ the balance point will beTS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 51 English
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In the given part of a circuit, the potential at point $B$ is zero. Then, the potentials at $A$ and $C$ respectively, areTS EAMCET 2023 (Online) 12th May Morning Shift Physics - Current Electricity Question 52 English
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Which of the following is the unit of mobility of a electron in a conductor?

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The time required to raise the temperature 3 litre of water from $0^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ to $80^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ by a heater operated under 200 V having resistance of $50 \Omega$ is [specific heat capacity of water is $4200 \mathrm{~J} \mathrm{~kg}^{-1} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$ ] [density of water $=1000 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3$ ]

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The current density in a circular wire is given by $J(r)=\left(1 \times 10^5 \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{m}^3\right) r$, where $r$ is the radial distance and the wire's radius is 2 mm . If the potential applied across the wire is 70 V , then the energy consumed by the wire in 1000 s is

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Statement I Specific resistance depends on nature of material and independent of temperature of the material. Statement II A wire of resistance $6 \Omega$ is drawn out, so that its new length is four times its original length. The resistance of the new wire is $48 \Omega$.

Statement III Drift velocity is the average constant velocity acquired by free electrons inside a metal by the application of an electric field which results in current. Which of the following is correct?

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Find the mobility of electron in a wire, if its average collision time is $9.1 \times 10^{-15} \mathrm{~s}$. (Charge of electron $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ and mass of electron $=9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ )

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Statement I The temperature coefficient of resistance for most of metals in pure form is positive.

Statement II A metal wire 2 mm in diameter carries a charge of $360 \pi \mathrm{C}$ in two hours. If the metal contains $5 \times 10^{22}$ free electrons $/ \mathrm{cm}^3$, then drift velocity of the electrons in the wire is $6.25 \times 10^{10} \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$.

Statement III Semiconductors like pure germanium does not obey Ohm's law for all range of electric field values.

Which of the following is correct?

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A cylindrical resistor of radius 7.0 mm and length 4.0 cm is made of material that has a resistivity of $10^{-6} \Omega-\mathrm{m}$. If the energy is dissipated at rate 1.54 W in the resistor, then the current density is

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A metal has $9 \times 10^{28}$ conduction electrons per $m^3$ and its resistivity is $1 \times 10^{-8} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$. If the drift speed of an electron in the metal is $1.6 \times 10^6 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$, then its mean free path is (mass of electron $=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ and charge of electron $=1.6 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C}$ )

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The resistivity of a metal is $1 \times 10^{-8} \Omega-\mathrm{m}$. If it contains $9 \times 10^{28}$ electrons per $\mathrm{m}^3$, then the relaxation time of electrons inside the metal is nearly

(electron mass $=9 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ )

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A cylindrical metallic wire is stretched to increase its length in such a way that the metallic wire changes its resistance by $6 \%$. The percentage increase in its length is

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Find the current in the three resistors as shown in the following figure?

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The resistivity of a material is found to be $10^8 \Omega-\mathrm{m}$, then the material would be

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A metal wire of length $L$ and radius $r$ has a resistance $R$. If a wire of the same metal of length $2 L$ and radius $3 r$ is taken, then what will be its resistance?

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Balancing point of a potentiometer shifts from a length of 60 cm to 40 cm by shunting the cell with a $4 \Omega$ resistance. What is the internal resistance of the cell?

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Find the equivalent resistance between point $A$ and $B$ in the following circuit. (The resistance of each resistor is $R$ )

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In a meter bridge the balancing length from the left end is found to be 25 cm . The value of the unknown resistance is (assume, standard resistance of $1 \Omega$ is in the right gap)

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The resistance of a wire is $20 \Omega$. It is stretched, so that the length becomes three times, then the new resistance of the wire will be

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In a meter bridge the resistances $R$ and $S$ are such that the null point is found at a distance of 40 cm from one end. If a resistance of $10 \Omega$ is connected in parallel with shunt $S$, then the null point occurs at 90 cm from the same end. The values of the two resistances $R$ and $S$ respectively are

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Four $4 \Omega$ resistors are connected together along the edges of a square. A 12 V battery with internal resistance of $2 \Omega$ is connected across a pair of the diagonally opposite corners of the square. The power dissipated in the circuit is

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A conducting wire of cross-sectional area $1 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ has $3 \times 10^{23}$ charge carriers per $\mathrm{m}^3$. If wire carries a current of 24 mA , then drift velocity of carriers is

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The total current supplied to the following circuit by the battery is

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A cylindrical wire $P$ has resistance $10 \Omega$. A second wire $Q$ has length and diameter half that of $P$. If the material of both the wires is same, then resistance of wire $Q$ is

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Find the current in the circuit.

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A conductor of length 100 cm and area of cross-section $1 \mathrm{~mm}^2$ carries a current of 5 A . If the resistivity of the material of the conductor is $3.0 \times 10^{-8} \Omega-\mathrm{m}$, then the electric field across the conductor is

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If the Wheatstone's bridge with four resistors $R_1, R_2$ and $R_3, R_4$ is balanced, then the correct expression is

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A moving coil galvanometer of resistance $100 \Omega$ is used as an ammeter using a resistance $0.1 \Omega$. The maximum deflection current in the galvanometer is $100 \mu \mathrm{~A}$. Find the minimum current in the circuit, so that ammeter shows maximum deflection?

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