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Current Electricity
Every solved example, exercise, and miscellaneous question, in the order the textbook teaches them. Plus every board question asked from this chapter. · 16 questions
Worked Examples
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Solved Examples
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- Eg 3.1(a) Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a copper wire of cross-sectional area carrying a current of . Assume that each copper atom contributes roughly one conduction electron. The density of copper is , and its atomic mass is . (b) Compare the drift speed obtained above with, (i) thermal speeds of copper atoms at ordinary temperatures, (ii) speed of propagation of electric field along the conductor which causes the drift motion.
- Eg 3.2(a) In Example 3.1, the electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few for currents in the range of a few amperes? How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed? (b) The electron drift arises due to the force experienced by electrons in the electric field inside the conductor. But force should cause acceleration. Why then do the electrons acquire a steady average drift speed? (c) If the electron drift speed is so small, and the electron's charge is small, how can we still obtain large amounts of current in a conductor? (d) When electrons drift in a metal from lower to higher potential, does it mean that all the 'free' electrons of the metal are moving in the same direction? (e) Are the paths of electrons straight lines between successive collisions (with the positive ions of the metal) in the (i) absence of electric field, (ii) presence of electric field?
- Eg 3.3An electric toaster uses nichrome for its heating element. When a negligibly small current passes through it, its resistance at room temperature () is found to be . When the toaster is connected to a supply, the current settles, after a few seconds, to a steady value of . What is the steady temperature of the nichrome element? The temperature coefficient of resistance of nichrome averaged over the temperature range involved, is .
- Eg 3.4The resistance of the platinum wire of a platinum resistance thermometer at the ice point is and at steam point is . When the thermometer is inserted in a hot bath, the resistance of the platinum wire is . Calculate the temperature of the bath.
- Eg 3.5A battery of and negligible internal resistance is connected across the diagonally opposite corners of a cubical network consisting of 12 resistors each of resistance (Fig. 3.16). Determine the equivalent resistance of the network and the current along each edge of the cube.
- Eg 3.6Determine the current in each branch of the network shown in Fig. 3.17.
- Eg 3.7The four arms of a Wheatstone bridge (Fig. 3.19) have the following resistances: AB , BC , CD , and DA . A galvanometer of resistance is connected across BD. Calculate the current through the galvanometer when a potential difference of is maintained across AC.
Exercises
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- Ex 3.1The storage battery of a car has an emf of . If the internal resistance of the battery is , what is the maximum current that can be drawn from the battery?
- Ex 3.2A battery of emf and internal resistance is connected to a resistor. If the current in the circuit is , what is the resistance of the resistor? What is the terminal voltage of the battery when the circuit is closed?
- Ex 3.3At room temperature () the resistance of a heating element is . What is the temperature of the element if the resistance is found to be , given that the temperature coefficient of the material of the resistor is .
- Ex 3.4A negligibly small current is passed through a wire of length and uniform cross-section , and its resistance is measured to be . What is the resistivity of the material at the temperature of the experiment?
- Ex 3.5A silver wire has a resistance of at , and a resistance of at . Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.
- Ex 3.6A heating element using nichrome connected to a supply draws an initial current of which settles after a few seconds to a steady value of . What is the steady temperature of the heating element if the room temperature is ? Temperature coefficient of resistance of nichrome averaged over the temperature range involved is .
- Ex 3.7Determine the current in each branch of the network shown in Fig. 3.20:
- Ex 3.8A storage battery of emf and internal resistance is being charged by a dc supply using a series resistor of . What is the terminal voltage of the battery during charging? What is the purpose of having a series resistor in the charging circuit?
- Ex 3.9The number density of free electrons in a copper conductor estimated in Example 3.1 is . How long does an electron take to drift from one end of a wire long to its other end? The area of cross-section of the wire is and it is carrying a current of .
What the board has asked from this chapter
Questions per paper · 21 papers · 2023 to 2026
Bars average the full papers of each year. 68 further questions come from set variants and are listed below.
2023: 4.2 questions per paper. 2024: 4.2 questions per paper. 2025: 4.8 questions per paper. 2026: 5.2 questions per paper
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- 1A wire is gradually stretched to make it 100% longer. Its resistance will increase by :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 1Two wires of same length and same area of cross-section but made of different material of resistivities and are connected in series. The equivalent resistivity of the combination is :
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Combination of Resistors - 3A copper wire is stretched to increase its length by 1%. Then the change in its resistance is close to
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 3An electron moves around the nucleus in a circular orbit of radius r and makes n revolutions per second. The value of equivalent current in the orbit is :
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 3Which of the following characteristics of electrons determines the current in the conductor ?
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 6A current of 1.5 A is maintained in a copper wire of length 1 m with area of cross-section . The magnitude of electric field in the wire is [ m)
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 8The resistivity of a metal increases with rise in temperature because :
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - 10Which of the following statements is true about mobility of charge carriers in a metal ?
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 11Two heaters rated as and are connected in series across a dc source of volt. The power consumed by the combination will be -
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Electrical Energy and Power - Questions number 13 to 16 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.13Assertion (A) : The work done, in taking a unit charge around a closed loop of an electric circuit involving cells and resistors in the loop, is zero. Reason (R) : The potential at a point depends on the location of the point in the loop. After completing one round, the charge comes back to the point of start.
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Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge - Questions number 13 to 16 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.13Assertion (A) : In a Wheatstone bridge circuit, if we interchange the position of the cell and the galvanometer, the balance condition remains unchanged. Reason (R) : so balance condition remains same.
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Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge - For question numbers 13 to 16, two statements are given – one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below :16Assertion (A) : Two electric heaters of power and are joined in series across a dc source of voltage V. The power consumed by the combination will be less than that consumed by when connected across the same source. Reason (R) : The power consumed by a electric device when connected to a dc source of voltage V is proportional to its resistance.
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Electrical Energy and Power - 17 (a)In the given figure, a steady current I flows through the circuit when points A and C are connected by a wire of negligible resistance. Find the potential difference between points B and C.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17 (a)An electric iron rated kW, 220 V is operated at 110 V supply. Find : (i) its resistance, and (ii) heat produced by it in 10 minutes.Electrical Energy and Power
- 17 (b)A battery of emf 21 V and internal resistance is connected to a resistor. If the current in the circuit is 3 A, find : (i) the resistance of the resistor. (ii) the terminal voltage of the battery.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17 (b)A current of A flows through a wire of length 1 m and cross-sectional area , when potential difference of 2 V is applied across its ends. Calculate the resistivity of the material of the wire.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 18Calculate the temperature at which the resistance of a conductor becomes 20% more than its resistance at 27 C. The value of the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of conductor is C.Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 20A heating element using nichrome is connected to a 220 V supply. Initially it draws a current of 2.9 A. After some time, the current attains a steady value of 2.5 A. Find the steady temperature of the heating element if the room temperature is 27 C. The temperature coefficient of resistance of nichrome is C.Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 20What is the order of magnitude of drift velocity of electrons in a conductor ? Deduce the relation between the current flowing through a conductor and drift velocity of electrons in it.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 20(a) Why manganin is used in wire-wound standard resistors ? Calculate the temperature at which the resistance of a wire increases by 25% of its resistance at room temperature 27.5 ? The temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of the wire is 0.004 . (b) How does the resistivity of a semiconductor depend on temperature ? Show it on a plot.Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 22(a) Establish the relation between drift velocity of electrons and electric current (I) in a conductor. (b) How is affected when the length of the conductor is doubled, keeping the voltage applied across the conductor constant ?Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 22State Kirchhoff's rules. Using these rules, find the current flowing through branch FC in the given circuit.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 22 (b)(a) Obtain the condition of balance of a Wheatstone bridge. (b) Find net resistance of the network of resistors connected between A and B, as shown in figure.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 27(a) 'Current is a scalar quantity, although we represent current with an arrow.' Explain. (b) Derive the balance condition of a Wheatstone Bridge.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 27(a) Explain the statement : "Current is a scalar although we represent current with an arrow". (b) Use Kirchhoff's rules to find the current through 3 resistor in the circuit shown in the figure :Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 28(a) The two Kirchhoff's rules are based on law of conservation of two physical quantities. Name the quantities. (b) Find magnitude and direction of current in resistor in the given circuit.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.29 (i)If resistor X were made of manganin and readings for V and I are taken without switching off the circuit, the graph between V and I will be as :
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.29 (ii)Error in the value of X obtained from different sets of voltmeter and ammeter readings, is :
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.29 (iii)If the movable end of rheostat is moved towards P, then :
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.29 (iv) (a)Suppose the unknown resistance X is replaced by a wire made of the same metal. This wire consists of three parts, of the same length L but has radii r, r/3 and r/2 as shown in the figure. For a particular setting of the rheostat, let , and be the value of drift velocities in parts AC, CD and DB. Then :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - A student sets up the circuit as shown in the figure to find the value of unknown resistance X and records a set of readings of the voltmeter and the ammeter by using the rheostat.29 (iv) (b)Consider the same wire, as shown in figure in question (iv) (a) connected in place of X. For a particular setting of rheostat, let , and be the value of electric fields in part AC, CD and DB. Then :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 31 (a)(i) Derive the condition for which a Wheatstone Bridge is balanced. (ii) Determine the current in branch of a Wheatstone Bridge in the circuit shown in the figure.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 31 (b)(i) Consider a cylindrical conductor of length and area of cross-section A. Current I is maintained in the conductor and electrons drift with velocity , (where symbols have their usual meanings). Show that the conductivity of the material of the conductor is given by . (ii) The resistance of a metal wire at C is and at C is . Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of this metal.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 31 (b)(a) Two cells of emf and with internal resistances and respectively, are connected in parallel by connecting their positive terminals together and negative terminals together. Deduce an expression for equivalent emf and equivalent internal resistance of the combination. (b) A parallel combination, as stated in (a) above, of two cells of emfs E and 3E and internal resistances R each is connected across a resistance 2R. Find the current that flows through resistance 2R.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 32 (b)(a) An electric field is established across the ends of a cylindrical conductor of length L and area of cross-section A. Discuss how electrons attain an average velocity, independent of time. Hence, obtain a relation between current in the conductor and this 'average velocity' of electrons. (b) (i) This 'average velocity' is found be few mm/s for currents in range of a few amperes. How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed ? (ii) Two copper wires having their radii in the ratio of 3 : 2 are connected in series across a battery. Find the ratio of the drift velocities of the electrons in the wires.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 33 (b)(i) Answer the following giving reason : (I) The electron drift speed is estimated to be only a few mm/s for currents in the range of a few amperes. How, then, is the current established almost the instant a circuit is closed ? (II) A low voltage supply from which one needs high currents must have very low internal resistance. Why ? (III) The assertion that V = IR is a statement of Ohm's law is not true. Why ? (ii) Two cells of emfs 12 V and 6 V are connected in parallel as shown in the figure. Their internal resistances are 1 and respectively. Calculate the emf and internal resistance of the equivalent cell between points A and B.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
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- 1A wire of resistance R, connected to an ideal battery consumes a power P. If the wire is gradually stretched to double its initial length, and connected across the same battery, the power consumed will be :
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Electrical Energy and Power - 1The ratio of potential difference across AB in the circuit shown for the case (i) when switch S is closed and (ii) when S is open is :
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Combination of Resistors - 1The figure shows the voltage (V) versus the current (I) graphs for a wire at two temperatures and . One can conclude that :
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - 2If and are the equivalent resistances of n resistors, each of value R, in series and parallel combinations respectively, then the value of is :
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Combination of Resistors - 2The effective resistance between points A and B in the given circuit is :
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Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge - 2Which pair of readings of ideal voltmeter and ideal ammeter in the given circuit is possible when a suitable power source of 3 internal resistance is connected between P and Q ?
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 2Two wires P and Q are made of the same material. The wire Q has twice the diameter and half the length as that of wire P. If the resistance of wire P is R, the resistance of the wire Q will be
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 2Three wires A, B and C of the same material have lengths and area of cross-sections as , and , respectively. If the resistances of these wires are , and respectively, then :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 2When the switch of the circuit is turned on, the filament of the bulb glows instantaneously because :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 2A current flows through a cylindrical conductor of radius R. The current density at a point in the conductor is (along its axis), here is a constant and r is distance from the axis of the conductor. The current flowing through the portion of the conductor from to is proportional to :
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 2A student has three resistors, each of resistance R. To obtain a resistance of R, she should connect
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Combination of Resistors - 2A battery of e.m.f. 12 V and internal resistance 0.5 is connected to a 9.5 resistor through a key. The ratio of potential difference between the two terminals of the battery, when the key is open to that when the key is closed, is
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 2Two conductors A and B of the same material have their lengths in the ratio 1:2 and radii in the ratio 2:3. If they are connected in parallel across a battery, the ratio of the drift velocities of electrons in them will be -
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 2The resistance of a wire of length L and radius r is R. Which one of the following would provide a wire of the same material of resistance ?
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 3Four resistors, each of resistance R and a key K are connected as shown in the figure. The equivalent resistance between points A and B when key K is open, will be :
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Combination of Resistors - 3A steady current I is passed through a conductor at room temperature for time t. It is observed that its temperature rises by C. If 2I current is passed through the conductor (at room temperature) for the same duration, the rise in its temperature will be approximately :
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Electrical Energy and Power - 17Find the equivalent resistance between points A and B for the network shown in the figure.Combination of Resistors
- 17Find the effective resistance of the network of resistors between points A and F as shown in the figure.Combination of Resistors
- 17A battery of emf E and internal resistance r is connected to a rheostat. When a current of 2A is dawn from the battery, the potential difference across the rheostat is 5V. The potential difference becomes 4V when a current of 4A is drawn from the battery. Calculate the value of E and r.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17Show that leads to Ohm's law. Write a condition in which the Ohm's law is not valid for a material.Electric Current and Ohm's Law
- 17 (a)In the given figure, three identical bulbs P, Q and S are connected to a battery. (i) Compare the brightness of bulbs P and Q with that of bulb S when key K is closed. (ii) Compare the brightness of the bulbs S and Q when the key K is opened. Justify your answer in both cases.Combination of Resistors
- 17 (a)Two wires of the same material and the same radius have their lengths in the ratio 2 : 3. They are connected in parallel to a battery which supplies a current of 15 A. Find the current through the wires.Electric Current and Ohm's Law
- 17n identical cells, each of e.m.f. E and internal resistance r, are connected in series. Later on it was found out that two cells 'X' and 'Y' are connected in reverse polarities. Calculate the potential difference across the cell 'X'.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17Calculate the value of the current passing through the battery in the given circuit diagram.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 17Two wires made of the same material have the same length () but different cross-sectional areas and . They are connected together with a cell of voltage V. Find the ratio of the drift velocities of free electrons in the two wires when they are joined in (i) series, and (ii) parallel.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 17A cell of emf E and internal resistance r is connected to an external variable resistance R. Plot a graph showing the variation of terminal voltage V of the cell as a function of current I, supplied by the cell. Explain how the emf of the cell and its internal resistance can be found from it.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17A cell of emf E and internal resistance r is connected across a resistor of variable resistance R. Show graphically the variation of (a) the terminal voltage across the cell, (b) the current supplied by the cell, with R as it is increased from 0 to the maximum value.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17 (b)In the circuit three ideal cells of e.m.f. V, V and 2V are connected to a resistor of resistance R, a capacitor of capacitance C and another resistor of resistance 2R as shown in figure. In the steady state find (i) the potential difference between P and Q and (ii) potential difference across capacitor C.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 17 (b)Two cells of emf 10 V each, two resistors of 20 and 10 and a bulb B of 10 resistance are connected together as shown in the figure. Find the current that flows through the bulb.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 18(a) What is the difference between 'velocity' and 'drift velocity' of electrons in a current-carrying conductor. (b) A copper wire of uniform cross-sectional area carries a current of A. The drift velocity of conduction electrons is mm/s. If the number density of electrons in copper is m, find the area of cross-section of the wire.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 18A wire of resistance X ohm is gradually stretched till its length becomes twice its original length. If its new resistance becomes 40 , find the value of X.Electric Current and Ohm's Law
- 21The resistance of a wire at C is . When heated to C, its resistance becomes . Find (i) the temperature coefficient of resistance of the wire, and (ii) the resistance of the wire at C.Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 22 (a)Two batteries of emf's 3V & 6V and internal resistances 0.2 & 0.4 are connected in parallel. This combination is connected to a 4 resistor. Find : (i) the equivalent emf of the combination (ii) the equivalent internal resistance of the combination (iii) the current drawn from the combinationCells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 22Three cells A, B and C of emfs 2 V, 3 V and 5 V respectively are connected in parallel to each other. Their internal resistances are , and respectively. Calculate the currents flowing through the cells A, B and C.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 22(a) Define the term 'drift velocity' of conduction electrons in a conductor. (b) A conductor of length and area of cross-section A is connected across an ideal battery of emf V. Derive the formula for the current density in terms of relaxation time .Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 22What is the difference between 'emf' and 'terminal voltage' of a cell ? Two cells of emfs and and internal resistances and are connected in parallel. Derive an expression for the emf and internal resistance of the equivalent cell.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 22(a) Define resistivity of a conductor. Discuss its dependence on temperature of the conductor and draw a plot of resistivity of copper as a function of temperature. (b) (i) “A low voltage battery from which high current is required must have low internal resistance.” Justify. (ii) “A high voltage battery must have a large internal resistance.” Justify.Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 22 (a)(i) Derive an expression for the resistivity of a conductor in terms of number density of free electrons and relaxation time. (ii) The figure shows the plot of current through a cross-section of wire over two different time intervals. Compare the charges ( and ) that pass through the cross-section during these time intervals.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 22(a) A cell of e.m.f. E and internal resistance r is connected with a variable external resistance R and a voltmeter showing potential drop across R. Obtain the relationship between , E, R and r. (b) Draw the shape of the graph showing the variation of terminal voltage V of the cell as a function of current I drawn from it. How one can determine the e.m.f. of the cell and its internal resistance from this graph ?Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 22(a) Define Electrical conductivity. Obtain the expression of electrical conductivity of a conductor in terms of number density and relaxation time of free electrons. (b) Explain qualitative change in resistivity of a conductor with temperature using expression obtained in (a).Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 22 (b)(i) A conductor of length is connected across an ideal cell of emf E. Keeping the cell connected, the length of the conductor is increased to by gradually stretching it. If R and are initial and final values of resistance and and are initial and final values of drift velocity, find the relation between (i) and R and (ii) and . (ii) When electrons drift in a conductor from lower to higher potential, does it mean that all the 'free electrons' of the conductor are moving in the same direction ?Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 22 (b)(i) A battery of emf E and internal resistance r is connected to a variable external resistance R. (I) Obtain the expression for current I in the circuit and the value of maximum current the battery can supply. (II) Obtain the terminal voltage V across the battery and its maximum possible value. (ii) The above battery sends a current when and a current when . Obtain the internal resistance of the battery in terms of , , and .Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 26State Kirchhoff's laws. Apply these laws to find the values of current flowing in the three branches of the given circuit.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- In a metallic conductor, an electron, moving due to thermal motion, suffers collisions with the heavy fixed ions but after collision, it will emerge out with the same speed but in random directions. If we consider all the electrons, their average velocity will be zero. When an electric field is applied, electrons move with an average velocity, known as drift velocity . The average time between successive collisions is known as relaxation time . The magnitude of drift velocity per unit electric field is called mobility . An expression for current through the conductor can be obtained in terms of drift velocity, number of electrons per unit volume (n), electronic charge (– e), and the cross-sectional area (A) of the conductor. This expression leads to an expression between current density and the electric field . Hence, an expression for resistivity of a metal is obtained. This expression helps us to understand increase in resistivity of a metal with increase in its temperature, in terms of change in the relaxation time and change in the number density of electrons (n).29 (i)Consider two cylindrical conductors A and B, made of the same metal connected in series to a battery. The length and the radius of B are twice that of A. If and are the mobility of electrons in A and B respectively, then is :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - In a metallic conductor, an electron, moving due to thermal motion, suffers collisions with the heavy fixed ions but after collision, it will emerge out with the same speed but in random directions. If we consider all the electrons, their average velocity will be zero. When an electric field is applied, electrons move with an average velocity, known as drift velocity . The average time between successive collisions is known as relaxation time . The magnitude of drift velocity per unit electric field is called mobility . An expression for current through the conductor can be obtained in terms of drift velocity, number of electrons per unit volume (n), electronic charge (– e), and the cross-sectional area (A) of the conductor. This expression leads to an expression between current density and the electric field . Hence, an expression for resistivity of a metal is obtained. This expression helps us to understand increase in resistivity of a metal with increase in its temperature, in terms of change in the relaxation time and change in the number density of electrons (n).29 (ii)A wire of length m and cross-sectional area m is connected to a battery of 2 V that maintains a current of A in it. The conductivity of the material of the wire (in ) is :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - In a metallic conductor, an electron, moving due to thermal motion, suffers collisions with the heavy fixed ions but after collision, it will emerge out with the same speed but in random directions. If we consider all the electrons, their average velocity will be zero. When an electric field is applied, electrons move with an average velocity, known as drift velocity . The average time between successive collisions is known as relaxation time . The magnitude of drift velocity per unit electric field is called mobility . An expression for current through the conductor can be obtained in terms of drift velocity, number of electrons per unit volume (n), electronic charge (– e), and the cross-sectional area (A) of the conductor. This expression leads to an expression between current density and the electric field . Hence, an expression for resistivity of a metal is obtained. This expression helps us to understand increase in resistivity of a metal with increase in its temperature, in terms of change in the relaxation time and change in the number density of electrons (n).29 (iii)The temperature coefficient of resistance of nichrome is . In order to increase resistance of a nichrome wire by , the temperature of the wire should be increased by :
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - In a metallic conductor, an electron, moving due to thermal motion, suffers collisions with the heavy fixed ions but after collision, it will emerge out with the same speed but in random directions. If we consider all the electrons, their average velocity will be zero. When an electric field is applied, electrons move with an average velocity, known as drift velocity . The average time between successive collisions is known as relaxation time . The magnitude of drift velocity per unit electric field is called mobility . An expression for current through the conductor can be obtained in terms of drift velocity, number of electrons per unit volume (n), electronic charge (– e), and the cross-sectional area (A) of the conductor. This expression leads to an expression between current density and the electric field . Hence, an expression for resistivity of a metal is obtained. This expression helps us to understand increase in resistivity of a metal with increase in its temperature, in terms of change in the relaxation time and change in the number density of electrons (n).29 (iv) (a)Consider the contribution of the following two factors I and II in resistivity of a metal : I. Relaxation time of electrons II. Number of electrons per unit volume The resistivity of a metal increases with increase in its temperature because :
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - In a metallic conductor, an electron, moving due to thermal motion, suffers collisions with the heavy fixed ions but after collision, it will emerge out with the same speed but in random directions. If we consider all the electrons, their average velocity will be zero. When an electric field is applied, electrons move with an average velocity, known as drift velocity . The average time between successive collisions is known as relaxation time . The magnitude of drift velocity per unit electric field is called mobility . An expression for current through the conductor can be obtained in terms of drift velocity, number of electrons per unit volume (n), electronic charge (– e), and the cross-sectional area (A) of the conductor. This expression leads to an expression between current density and the electric field . Hence, an expression for resistivity of a metal is obtained. This expression helps us to understand increase in resistivity of a metal with increase in its temperature, in terms of change in the relaxation time and change in the number density of electrons (n).29 (iv) (b)A steady current flows in a copper wire of non-uniform cross-section. Consider the following three physical quantities : I. Electric field II. Current density III. Drift speed Then at the different points along the wire :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 31 (a)(i) Three batteries , and of emfs and internal resistances V, , V, and V, respectively are connected as shown in the figure. Find the values of the currents passing through batteries , and . (ii) The ends of six wires, each of resistance R are joined as shown in the figure. The points A and B of the arrangement are connected in a circuit. Find the value of the effective resistance offered by it to the circuit.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 31 (b)(i) Current I A is passing through a copper rod of varying cross-sections as shown in the figure. The areas of cross-section at points A and B along its length are and respectively. Calculate : (I) the ratio of electric fields at points A and B. (II) the drift velocity of free electrons at point B. (ii) Two point charges and are placed at points m and m. Find the net electric field at point m m.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
2024
37 q
- 1A battery supplies 0.9 A current through a resistor and 0.3 A current through a resistor when connected one by one. The internal resistance of the battery is :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 1A heater coil rated as (P, V) is cut into two equal parts. One of the parts is then connected to a battery of V volt. The power consumed by it will be
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Electrical Energy and Power - 1An ammeter and a voltmeter are connected in series to a battery. Their readings are noted as 'A' and 'V' respectively. If a resistor is connected in parallel with the voltmeter, then
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 2Electrons drift with speed in a conductor with potential difference V across its ends. If V is reduced to , their drift speed will become :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 3Consider the circuit shown in the figure. The potential difference between points A and B is :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 3In a uniform straight wire, conduction electrons move along direction. Let and be the electric field and current density in the wire, respectively. Then :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 3A student is asked to connect four cells, each of emf E and internal resistance r, in series. But she/he connects one cell wrongly in series with the other cells. The equivalent emf and the equivalent internal resistance of the combination will be :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - Note : For questions number 13 to 16, two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below :14Assertion (A) : The temperature coefficient of resistance is positive for metals and negative for p-type semiconductors. Reason (R) : The charge carriers in metals are negatively charged, whereas the majority charge carriers in p-type semiconductors are positively charged.
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - Note : For questions number 13 to 16, two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below :15Assertion (A) : When electrons drift in a conductor, it does not mean that all free electrons in the conductor are moving in the same direction. Reason (R) : The drift velocity is superposed over large random velocities of electrons.
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 17Two batteries of emfs 6 V and 3 V and internal resistances and respectively are connected in series to an external resistance R, as shown in figure. Find the value of R so that the potential difference across the 6 V battery be zero.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 17 (a)What is meant by 'relaxation time' of free electrons in a conductor ? Show that the resistance of a conductor can be expressed by , where symbols have their usual meanings.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 17A uniform wire of length L and area of cross-section A has resistance R. The wire is uniformly stretched so that its length increases by 25%. Calculate the percentage increase in the resistance of the wire.Electric Current and Ohm's Law
- 17Define resistivity of a conductor. How does the resistivity of a conductor depend upon the following : (a) Number density of free electrons in the conductor (n) (b) Their relaxation timeDrift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 17Find the temperature at which the resistance of a wire made of silver will be twice its resistance at 20°C. Take 20°C as the reference temperature and temperature coefficient of resistance of silver at 20°C = .Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 17(a) "The electron drift speed is only a few mm/s for currents in the range of a few amperes for a given conductor." How then is current established almost the instant a circuit is closed ? Explain. (b) 'V = IR is a statement of Ohm's Law' is not true. Explain.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 17An electric field E is maintained in a wire of length '' and area of cross-section 'a'. Derive the relation between the current density '' in the wire and the electric field E.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 17 (b)Draw the circuit diagram of a Wheatstone bridge. Obtain the condition when no current flows through the galvanometer in it.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 20Two electric heaters have power ratings and , at voltage V. They are connected in series to a dc source of voltage V. Find the power consumed by the combination. Will they consume the same power if connected in parallel across the same source ?Electrical Energy and Power
- 20Two wires A and B of different metals have their lengths in ratio 1 : 2 and their radii in ratio 2 : 1 respectively. I-V graphs for them is shown in the figure. Find the ratio of their (i) Resistances and (ii) ResistivitiesDrift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 20Find the temperature at which the resistance of a conductor increases by 25% of its value at 27 . The temperature coefficient of resistance of the conductor is .Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 21Plot a graph showing the variation of current with voltage for the material GaAs. On the graph, mark the region where : (a) resistance is negative, and (b) Ohm's law is obeyed.Electric Current and Ohm's Law
- 22A current of A flows through a wire when a potential difference of V is applied across it. The length and cross-sectional area of the wire are m and m respectively. Calculate : (a) Electric field across the wire (b) Current density (c) Average relaxation time (Number density of free electrons in the wire is m)Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 22Determine the current in branches AB, AC and BC of the network shown in figure.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 22A battery of unknown emf E and internal resistance r is connected in a circuit as shown in the figure. When the key (K) is open, the voltmeter reads V and ammeter reads 0 A. In the closed circuit, the voltmeter reads V and ammeter reads A. Calculate : (a) emf of the battery, (b) internal resistance of the battery (r), and (c) external resistance (R).Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 22The figure shows a circuit with three ideal batteries. Find the magnitude and direction of currents in the branches AG, BF and CD.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 23 (a)Define ‘current density’. Is it a scalar or a vector ? An electric field is maintained in a metallic conductor. If n be the number of electrons (mass m, charge ) per unit volume in the conductor and its relaxation time, show that the current density , where .Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 23 (b)What is a Wheatstone bridge ? Obtain the necessary conditions under which the Wheatstone bridge is balanced.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 25Find the current in branch BM in the network shown :Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 24(i) Define 'temperature coefficient of resistance' of a metal. (ii) Show the variation of resistivity of copper with rise in temperature. (iii) The resistance of a wire is at 27 °C. Find its resistance at °C. The temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of the wire is .Temperature Dependence of Resistivity
- 25In the given network, calculate : (i) effective resistance between points A and M, and (ii) power supplied by the battery.Combination of Resistors
- 27Find the currents flowing through the branches AB and BC in the network shown.Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- 28A potential difference of 1.0 V is applied across a conductor of length 5.0 m and area of cross-section . When current of 4.25 A is passed through the conductor, calculate (i) the drift speed and (ii) relaxation time, of electrons. (Given number density of electrons in the conductor, ).Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- When the terminals of a cell are connected to a conductor of resistance R, an electric current flows through the circuit. The electrolyte of the cell also offers some resistance in the path of the current, like the conductor. This resistance offered by the electrolyte is called internal resistance of the cell (r). It depends upon the nature of the electrolyte, the area of the electrodes immersed in the electrolyte and the temperature. Due to internal resistance, a part of the energy supplied by the cell is wasted in the form of heat. When no current is drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes in known as emf of the cell . With a current drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes is termed as terminal potential difference (V).29 (i)Choose the incorrect statement :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - When the terminals of a cell are connected to a conductor of resistance R, an electric current flows through the circuit. The electrolyte of the cell also offers some resistance in the path of the current, like the conductor. This resistance offered by the electrolyte is called internal resistance of the cell (r). It depends upon the nature of the electrolyte, the area of the electrodes immersed in the electrolyte and the temperature. Due to internal resistance, a part of the energy supplied by the cell is wasted in the form of heat. When no current is drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes in known as emf of the cell . With a current drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes is termed as terminal potential difference (V).29 (ii)Two cells of emfs V and V and internal resistances and respectively, are connected in parallel. The equivalent emf of the combination will be :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - When the terminals of a cell are connected to a conductor of resistance R, an electric current flows through the circuit. The electrolyte of the cell also offers some resistance in the path of the current, like the conductor. This resistance offered by the electrolyte is called internal resistance of the cell (r). It depends upon the nature of the electrolyte, the area of the electrodes immersed in the electrolyte and the temperature. Due to internal resistance, a part of the energy supplied by the cell is wasted in the form of heat. When no current is drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes in known as emf of the cell . With a current drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes is termed as terminal potential difference (V).29 (iii)Dipped in the solution, the electrode exchanges charges with the electrolyte. The positive electrode develops a potential , and the negative electrode develops a potential , relative to the electrolyte adjacent to it. When no current is drawn from the cell then :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - When the terminals of a cell are connected to a conductor of resistance R, an electric current flows through the circuit. The electrolyte of the cell also offers some resistance in the path of the current, like the conductor. This resistance offered by the electrolyte is called internal resistance of the cell (r). It depends upon the nature of the electrolyte, the area of the electrodes immersed in the electrolyte and the temperature. Due to internal resistance, a part of the energy supplied by the cell is wasted in the form of heat. When no current is drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes in known as emf of the cell . With a current drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes is termed as terminal potential difference (V).29 (iv) (a)Five identical cells, each of emf 2 V and internal resistance are connected in parallel. This combination in turn is connected to an external resistor of . The current flowing through the resistor is :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - When the terminals of a cell are connected to a conductor of resistance R, an electric current flows through the circuit. The electrolyte of the cell also offers some resistance in the path of the current, like the conductor. This resistance offered by the electrolyte is called internal resistance of the cell (r). It depends upon the nature of the electrolyte, the area of the electrodes immersed in the electrolyte and the temperature. Due to internal resistance, a part of the energy supplied by the cell is wasted in the form of heat. When no current is drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes in known as emf of the cell . With a current drawn from the cell, the potential difference between the two electrodes is termed as terminal potential difference (V).29 (iv) (b)Potential difference across a cell in the open circuit is 6 V. It becomes 4 V when a current of 2 A is drawn from it. The internal resistance of the cell is :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
2023
42 q
- 1A battery of emf E and internal resistance r is connected to an external circuit. The potential drop within the battery is proportional to :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 2For a metallic conductor, the correct representation of variation of resistance R with temperature T is :
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - 3A current of 0.8 A flows in a conductor of 40 for 1 minute. The heat produced in the conductor will be
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Electrical Energy and Power - 3The potential difference across a cell in an open circuit is 8 V. It falls to 4 V when a current of 4 A is drawn from it. The internal resistance of the cell is :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 3The current density due to drift of electrons in a conductor is given by : (symbols have their usual meanings)
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 4A steady current flows through a metallic wire whose area of cross-section (A) increases continuously from one end of the wire to the other. The magnitude of drift velocity of the free electrons as a function of 'A' can be shown by :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 4A cell of emf E is connected across an external resistance R. When current 'I' is drawn from the cell, the potential difference across the electrodes of the cell drops to V. The internal resistance 'r' of the cell is
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 4Two wires of equal length and radii r and 2r are connected in series. Their resistivities are and respectively. For the same current passing through the combination, the potential drop across their ends will be in the ratio of :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 7A steady current of 8 mA flows through a wire. The number of electrons passing through a cross-section of the wire in 10 s is
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 8The SI unit of mobility of charge carriers is :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - 9A conductor of 10 is connected across a 6 V ideal source. The power supplied by the source to the conductor is
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Electrical Energy and Power - 10The number of electrons flowing through a conductor per second is . The current flowing through the conductor is :
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 11The current in a device varies with time t as , where I is in mA and t is in s. The amount of charge that passes through the device during t = 0s to t = 3s is
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 13The emf and internal resistance of a cell are E and r respectively. It is connected across an external resistance R = 2r. The potential drop across the terminals of the cell will be :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 13The masses of two cylindrical wires of copper are in the ratio of 1 : 3 and their lengths are in the ratio of 5 : 3. The ratio of their resistances will be :
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Electric Current and Ohm's Law - 14Which one of the following is the correct representation of variation of conductivity of a conductor with temperature ?
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Temperature Dependence of Resistivity - 14Two cells of emf E each and internal resistances r and 2r are connected in parallel as shown in the figure. The equivalent emf of the combination is :
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - 15The correct graph showing the variation of the resistance (R) of a cylindrical metal wire as a function of its radius (r), keeping its length and temperature constant, is :
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Drift of Electrons and Resistivity - Questions number 16 to 18 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.16Assertion (A) : When three electric bulbs of power 200 W, 100 W and 50 W are connected in series to a source, the power consumed by the 50 W bulb is maximum. Reason (R) : In a series circuit, current is the same through each bulb, but the potential difference across each bulb is different.
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Electrical Energy and Power - Questions number 16 to 18 are Assertion (A) and Reason (R) type questions. Two statements are given — one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below.16Assertion (A) : The internal resistance of a cell is constant. Reason (R) : Ionic concentration of the electrolyte remains same during use of a cell.
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Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance - In question number 16 to 18 two statements are given – one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below : (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). (C) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.17Assertion (A) : The given figure does not show a balanced Wheatstone bridge. Reason (R) : For a balanced bridge small current should flow through the galvanometer.
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Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge - In question number 16 to 18 two statements are given – one labelled Assertion (A) and the other labelled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below : (A) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A). (C) Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false. (D) Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is also false.17Assertion (A) : The equivalent resistance between points A and B in the given network is 2R. Reason (R) : All the resistors are connected in parallel
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Combination of Resistors - 20Write two differences between the emf and terminal potential difference of a cell. What is the most important precaution that one should take while drawing current from a cell ?Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 22A cell of emf E and internal resistance r is connected to a variable resistance R. Draw plots showing the variation of (a) terminal voltage V with R, and (b) V with current I, in the circuit.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 24The potential difference applied across a given conductor is doubled. How will this affect (i) the mobility of electrons and (ii) the current density in the conductor ? Justify your answers.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 24Two conductors, made of the same material have equal lengths but different cross-sectional areas and . They are connected in parallel across a cell. Show that the drift velocities of electrons in two conductors are equal.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 24A potential difference (V) is applied across a conductor of length 'L' and cross-sectional area 'A'. How will the drift velocity of electrons and the current density be affected if another identical conductor of the same material were connected in series with the first conductor ? Justify your answers.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 25Two identical cells, each of emf E and internal resistance r, are connected with a load resistance R, first in series and then in parallel. Obtain the condition under which the current through R is same in both cases.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 26A potential difference V is applied across a conductor of length and uniform cross-section area A. How will the (i) electric field E, (ii) drift velocity , and (iii) current density j be affected when (a) V is doubled and (b) is halved (keeping other factors constant) ?Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 27Define current density and relaxation time. Derive an expression for resistivity of a conductor in terms of number density of charge carriers in the conductor and relaxation time.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 29Two cells of emf and and internal resistances and are connected in parallel, with their terminals of the same polarity connected together. Obtain an expression for the equivalent emf of the combination.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 29Obtain a relation between the current flowing in a conductor and drift velocity of electrons in it. Hence, obtain Ohm’s law.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 29A potential difference V is applied across a conductor of length and cross-sectional area A. Briefly explain how the current density j in the conductor will be affected if (a) the potential difference V is doubled, (b) the conductor were gradually stretched to reduce its cross-sectional area to and then the same potential difference V is applied across it.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 30A potential difference ‘V’ is applied across a load resistor of resistance R. V and R can be varied. If the current that flows in the circuit is I, draw a plot showing the variation of power consumed by the resistor as a function of : (a) R, keeping V constant (b) I, keeping R constant (c) V, keeping R constantElectrical Energy and Power
- 31 (a)(i) Explain how free electrons in a metal at constant temperature attain an average velocity under the action of an electric field. Hence obtain an expression for it. (ii) Consider two conducting wires A and B of the same diameter but made of different materials joined in series across a battery. The number density of electrons in A is 1.5 times that in B. Find the ratio of drift velocity of electrons in wire A to that in wire B.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 31 (a)(i) Define mobility of electrons. Give its SI units. (ii) A steady current flows through a wire AB, as shown in the figure. What happens to the electric field and the drift velocity along the wire ? Justify your answer. (iii) Consider the circuit shown in the figure. Find the effective resistance of the circuit and the current drawn from the battery.Drift of Electrons and Resistivity
- 31 (b)(i) Define electrical conductivity of a wire. Give its SI unit. (ii) High current is to be drawn safely from (1) a low-voltage battery, and (2) a high-voltage battery. What can you say about the internal resistance of the two batteries ? (iii) Calculate the total energy supplied by the batteries to the circuit shown in the figure, in one minute.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- 31 (b)(i) A cell emf of (E) and internal resistance (r) is connected across a variable load resistance (R). Draw plots showing the variation of terminal voltage V with (i) R and (ii) the current (I) in the load. (ii) Three cells, each of emf E but internal resistances 2r, 3r and 6r are connected in parallel across a resistor R. Obtain expressions for (i) current flowing in the circuit, and (ii) the terminal potential difference across the equivalent cell.Cells, EMF and Internal Resistance
- The following figure shows a circuit diagram. We can find the currents through and potential differences across different resistors using Kirchhoff's rules.34 (a)Which points are at the same potential in the circuit ?Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- The following figure shows a circuit diagram. We can find the currents through and potential differences across different resistors using Kirchhoff's rules.34 (b)What is the current through arm bg ?Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- The following figure shows a circuit diagram. We can find the currents through and potential differences across different resistors using Kirchhoff's rules.34 (c)Find the potential difference across resistance .Kirchhoff's Rules and Wheatstone Bridge
- The following figure shows a circuit diagram. We can find the currents through and potential differences across different resistors using Kirchhoff's rules.34 (c) ORWhat is the power dissipated in resistance ?Electrical Energy and Power
The 10 board questions to practise first
The questions the board asked again come first, most asked first. Each one says how often and when.
Question 1
Asked 3 times: 2023, 2024, 2025
22(a) Define Electrical conductivity. Obtain the expression of electrical conductivity of a conductor in terms of number density and relaxation time of free electrons. (b) Explain qualitative change in resistivity of a conductor with temperature using expression obtained in (a).Question 2
Asked 2 times: 2023, 2026
20What is the order of magnitude of drift velocity of electrons in a conductor ? Deduce the relation between the current flowing through a conductor and drift velocity of electrons in it.Question 3
Asked 2 times: 2024, 2026
27(a) 'Current is a scalar quantity, although we represent current with an arrow.' Explain. (b) Derive the balance condition of a Wheatstone Bridge.Question 4
Asked 2 times: 2024*, 2026 (* = numbers or wording changed that year)
18Calculate the temperature at which the resistance of a conductor becomes 20% more than its resistance at 27 C. The value of the temperature coefficient of resistance of the material of conductor is C.Question 5
Asked 2 times: 2024, 2025
22(a) Define the term 'drift velocity' of conduction electrons in a conductor. (b) A conductor of length and area of cross-section A is connected across an ideal battery of emf V. Derive the formula for the current density in terms of relaxation time .Question 6
Asked 2 times: 2023, 2025
22What is the difference between 'emf' and 'terminal voltage' of a cell ? Two cells of emfs and and internal resistances and are connected in parallel. Derive an expression for the emf and internal resistance of the equivalent cell.Question 7
This type asked 4 times: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. This one: 2026
31 (b)(i) Consider a cylindrical conductor of length and area of cross-section A. Current I is maintained in the conductor and electrons drift with velocity , (where symbols have their usual meanings). Show that the conductivity of the material of the conductor is given by . (ii) The resistance of a metal wire at C is and at C is . Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of this metal.Question 8
This type asked 3 times: 2023, 2025, 2026. This one: 2026
31 (b)(a) Two cells of emf and with internal resistances and respectively, are connected in parallel by connecting their positive terminals together and negative terminals together. Deduce an expression for equivalent emf and equivalent internal resistance of the combination. (b) A parallel combination, as stated in (a) above, of two cells of emfs E and 3E and internal resistances R each is connected across a resistance 2R. Find the current that flows through resistance 2R.Question 9
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17 (b)A battery of emf 21 V and internal resistance is connected to a resistor. If the current in the circuit is 3 A, find : (i) the resistance of the resistor. (ii) the terminal voltage of the battery.Question 10
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1A wire is gradually stretched to make it 100% longer. Its resistance will increase by :Tap an option to check your answer.