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The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions and assertions related to electrical concepts, including properties of conductors, resistivity, Ohm's law, and the behavior of electric circuits. It covers topics such as electric power, resistance in series and parallel, and the characteristics of materials used in electrical applications. Additionally, the document includes assertions with corresponding reasons that require evaluation of their truthfulness and relationship.

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The document consists of a series of multiple-choice questions and assertions related to electrical concepts, including properties of conductors, resistivity, Ohm's law, and the behavior of electric circuits. It covers topics such as electric power, resistance in series and parallel, and the characteristics of materials used in electrical applications. Additionally, the document includes assertions with corresponding reasons that require evaluation of their truthfulness and relationship.

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1. A metallic conductor has loosely bound electrons called free electrons.

The metallic
conductor is
(a) negatively charged
(b) positively charged
(c) neutral
(d) Either positively charged or negatively charged

2. Which of the following expressions does not represent the electric power in the circuit?
(a) . VI
(b) I2 /R
(c) V2 /R
(d) I2 R

3. Resistivity of a metallic wise depends on


(a) its length
(b) its shape
(c) its thickness
(d) nature of material

4. If the current I through a resistor is increased by100% the increased in power dissipation
will be (assume temperature remain unchanged)
(a) 100%
(b) 200%
(c) 300%
(d) 400%

5. For the circuit arrangement shown below, a student would observe.

(a) Some reading in both ammeter and voltmeter.


(b) No reading in either the ammeter or the voltmeter.
(c) Some reading in the ammeter but no reading in the voltmeter.
(d) Some reading in the voltmeter but no reading in the ammeter.

6. A wire of resistance R is cut into five equal pieces. These pieces are connected in parallel
and the equivalent resistances of the combination are R’. Then the ratioR/R’ is
(a) 1/5
(b) 5
(c) 1 /25
(d) 25
7. The resistance of the conductor is . If its length is doubled, then its new resistance R
will be
(a) R
(b) 2R
(c) 4R
(d) 8R

8. A student carries out an experiment and plots the V-I graph of three samples of nichrome
wire with resistances R1, R2, R3 respectively as shown in the figure. Which of the following
is live?

9. The nature of the graph between potential difference and the electric current flowing
through a conductor is
(a)parabolic
(b) circle
(c) straight line
(d) hyperbolic

10. An electric heater is salted at 1500 w. How much heat is produced per hour?

11. A student says that the resistance of two wires of the same length and same area of cross
section is the same. This statement is correct if
(a) Both wires are of different materials
(b) Both wires are made of the same material and are at different temperatures.
(c) Both wires are made of the same material and are at the same temperature.
(d) Both wires are made of different materials and are at the same temperature.

12. In an experiment ( ohms law ) a student obtained a graph as shown in the diagram. The
value of resistance of the resistor is
13. Work done to move 1coulomb charge from one point to another point on a charged
conductor having potential 10volt is
(a) 1 Joule
(b) 10 Joule
(c) zero
(d) 100Joule

14. Three resistors are shown in the figure. The resistance of the combination is

15. A wire of resistivity is stretched to double its length. What is its new resistivity?

Following questions consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer
these questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

16. Assertion (A) : Tungsten metal is used for making filaments of incandescent lamps.
Reason (R) : The melting point of tungsten is very low.

17. Assertion (A) : If a graph is plotted between the potential difference and the current
flowing,
the graph is a straight line passing through the origin.
Reason (R) : The current is directly proportional to the potential difference.

18. Q.3. Assertion (A) : Longer wires have greater resistance and the smaller wires have
lesser resistance.
Reason (R) : Resistance is inversely proportional to the length of the wire.

19. Assertion (A) : Alloys are commonly used in electrical heating devices, like electrical
iron,
toasters etc.
Reason (R) : Alloys do not oxidise (burn) readily at high temperatures.
20. Assertion (A) : When the resistances are connected end-to-end consecutively, they are
said to be in series.
Reason (R) : In case the total resistance is to be increased, then the individual resistances are
connected in series.

21. Assertion (A) : When the resistances are connected between the same two points, they
are said to be connected in parallel.
Reason (R) : In case the total resistance is to be decreased, then the individual resistances are
connected in parallel.

22. Assertion (A) : A cell is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy.
Reason (R) : Cell maintains a constant potential difference between its terminals for a long
time.

23. Assertion (A) : The resistivity of a substance does not depend on the nature of the
substance and temperature.
Reason (R) : The resistivity of a substance is a characteristic property of the material.

24. Assertion(A) : Tungsten metal is used for making filaments of incandescent lamps.
Reason (R): The melting point of tungsten is very low.

25. Assertion (A) : The fuse is placed in series with the device.
Reason (R) : Fuse consists of a piece of wire made of a metal or an alloy of appropriate
melting point.

26. Assertion (A) : The coil of a heater is cut into two equal halves and only one of them is
used into heater. The heater will now require half the time to produce the same amount of
heat.
Reason (R) : The heat produced is directly proportional to square of current.

27. Assertion (A) : The wires supplying current to an electric heater are not heated
appreciably.
Reason (R) : Resistance of connecting wires is very small and H<< R.

28. Assertion (A) : A current carrying wire should be charged.


Reason (R) : The current in a wire is due to flow of free electrons in a definite direction.

29. Assertion (A) : Electron has a negative charge.


Reason (R) : Electrons move always from a region of higher potential to a region of lower
potential.

30. Assertion (A) : Heater wire must have high resistance and high melting point.
Reason (R) : If resistance is high, the electric conductivity will be less.

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