Current Electricity from the zero end.

If the smaller resistance is

connected in series with a 10Ω resistor the balance
Single Option Correct
point is shifted to 0.4m from the other end. The
1. In the circuit shown below every resistance has 24 value of the smaller resistance in ohms is
ohm value. The resistance between terminals P (A) 40 (B) 60
and Q is (C) 20 (D) 8
(A) 26 ohm (B) 32 ohm 7. Two resistances R1 and R2 are connected in series
(C) 36 ohm (D) 42 ohm with a battery and an ammeter of negligible
resistance. If a low resistance voltmeter is
connected across R1 the ammeter reading
(A) increases (B) decreases
2. Four resistors are connected as shown, and a 6volt (C) remains unaltered (D) goes to zero
dc battery of negligible resistance is connected 8. A 160 W lamp is connected to 60 volts. The
across terminal A, C. The potential difference number of electrons passing through the lamp
across terminal B, D will be in one minute is
(A) 0V (B) 1.5 V (A) 1021 (B) 1019
19
(C) 2V (D) 3V (C) 1.6 x 10 (D) 1.4 x 1020
9. In the adjoining circuit
(A) E = 6 volt and I = 1amps
(B) E = 12 volt and V = 6 volt
(C) E = 12 volt and V = 9 volt
(D) E = 9 volt and V = 6 volt
3. A potentiometer wire has length 10 metre and
resistance 20 ohm. A 2.5V battery of negligible
internal resistance is connected across the wire
with an 80 ohm series resistance. The potential
gradient on the wire will be:
(A) 10–5Vmm–1 (B) 5 x 10–5 V mm–1
–5 –1
(C) 2 x 10 V mm (D) none of these
4. In the circuit of figure, the potential difference 10. When the given circuit is SWITCHED ON the
across PQ will be nearest to graph of voltage V versus time (t) is
(A) 9.6 V (B) 6.6 V
(C) 4.8 V (D) 3.2 V

11. A voltmeter of resistance 9800 Ω has a least count

of 0.2 volt and range (0–10) volts. Instead of
5. In the circuit shown in figure, the current supplied
connecting the voltmeter in parallel with one of
by the battery is
the 100Ω resistors, by mistake, a student
(A) 1A (B) 2A
connected it in series as shown in figure. Which of
(C) 4A (D) 4.5 A
the following statements is correct
(A) The voltmeter will get damaged
(B) The voltmeter will read zero
(C) The voltmeter will read 9 volts
(D) The voltmeter will read 8.8 volts

6. A meter bridge with resistances R1 and R2

connected in the two gaps, is balanced at 0.4 m
12. For the network shown in figure, the effective
resistance between points P and Q is
(A) 15 Ω (B) 40Ω
(C) 60 Ω (D) 80 Ω

16. Resistances P,Q,S and R are arranged in a cyclic

order to form a balanced Wheatstone’s network.
The ratio of power consumed in branches (P+Q)
and (R+S) is
(A) 1:1 (B) R : P
13. In the circuit shown, when R is removed an 2 2
(C) P : Q (D) P2 : R2
additional resistance of 72 ohm must be
17. Each of the resistances in the network shown in
introduced in series with the battery in order to
the figure is equal to R. The effective resistance
keep the current through 30 ohm resistance
between the terminals A and B is
unaltered. Hence R is
(A) R (B) 5R
(A) 15 ohm (B) 18 ohm
(C) 3R/5 (D) 4R/7
(C) 20 ohm (D) 21 ohm

18. Two cells of the same emf E have different

internal resistances r1 and r2. They are connected
in series with an external resistance R and the
14. A copper wire and an iron wire, each having an potential difference across the first cell is found to
area of cross – section A and lengths L1 and L2 are be zero. Therefore, the external resistance R must
joined end to end. The copper end is maintained at be
a potential V1 and the iron end at a lower potential (A) r1–r2 (B) r1 + r2
V2. If σ1 and σ2 are the conductivities of copper (C) 2r1 – r2 (D) r1 – 2r2
and iron respectively, the potential of the junction 19. In the following network of 5 branches, the
will be respective currents are i1, i2, i3 etc. Given that i1 =
𝜎1 𝑉1 +𝜎2𝑉2
𝜎1 𝑉1 𝜎2 𝑉2
𝐿1
+
𝐿2
–0.5A, i4 = 1A and i5 = 0.5A, the remaining
(A) 𝜎1 𝜎2 (B) 𝜎1 𝜎2 currents are
+ +
𝐿1 𝐿2 𝐿1 𝐿2
𝜎1 𝜎2
+ 𝜎1 𝑉1 −𝜎2𝑉2
𝐿1 𝐿2
(C) 𝜎 (D) 𝜎1 𝜎2
1 𝑉1 +𝜎2 𝑉2 +
𝐿1 𝐿2

15. A potential difference of 220V is maintained

across a 12000 ohm rheostat, as shown in the
figure. The voltmeter has a resistance of 6000 ohm
and point c is at one – fourth of the distance from
a to b. Therefore the reading of the voltmeter will (A) i2 = –1.5 A, i3 = 0.5 A, i6 = 0.5A
be (B) i2 = 1.5 A, i3 = –0.5 A, i6 = 0.5A
(A) 32 V (B) 36 V (C) i2 = 1.5 A, i3 = 0.5 A, i6 = –0.5A
(C) 40 V (D) 42 V (D) i2 = 1.5 A, i3 = 0.5 A, i6 = 0.5A
20. A wire of uniform cross – section and resistance
4Ω is bent in the form of square ABCD. Point A
 is connected to a point P on DC by a wire AP of (C) 2.72 Ω (D) 34.0 Ω
resistance 1Ω. When a potential difference is 25. A capacitor of capacitance C is charged through a
applied between A and C, the points B and P are resistor R. The variation of logarithm of current
seen to be at the same potential. The resistance of against time is shown by dotted line. If the
part DP is resistance changes to 2R, the variation is now
(A) (2 − √2) Ω (B) (√2 − 1) Ω shown by
(2−√2) (√2+1) (A) X (B) Y
(C) Ω (D) Ω
2 4 (C) Z (D) W

21. Resistors each of value 1Ω are arranged as shown

in the figure. The equivalent resistance between
26. In the circuit shown all the resistors have the same
points A and B is
value. The maximum equivalent resistance is
found
(A) between X and Y (B) between Y and Z
(C) between Z and X
(D) to be the same between any pair of points
1 1
(A) 2 Ω (B) 5 Ω
5
(C) 4 Ω (D) none of the above
22. Three identical resistances each of 10Ω are
connected as shown. The maximum power that
can be consumed in individual resistor is 20 watt.
Then, the maximum power consumed by the
combination is 27. A battery of internal resistance 4Ω is connected to
(A) 60 W (B) 15 W the network as shown. In order that the maximum
(C) 30 W (D) 40 W power is supplied to the network, the value of R
(in Ω) should be
(A) 10/9 (B) 2
(C) 8/3 (D) 18

23. A capacitor is charged to a potential difference of

100V and is then connected across a resistor. The
potential difference across the capacitor decays
exponentially with respect to time. After 1s, the
potential difference between the plates of the
capacitor is 80V. After 2s, the potential difference
between the plates will be
(A) 40 V (B) 56 V
(C) 60 V (D) 64 V
24. A letter ‘A’ is constructed of a uniform wire with
resistance 1.0 Ω per cm. The sides of the letter are
20 cm and the cross piece in the middle is 10cm
long. The apex angle is 600. The resistance
between the ends of the legs is
(A) 50.0 Ω (B) 26.7 Ω
28. You have been provided with four 100 ohm
resistors each with a tolerance of 2%. The number
of ways in which these can be combined to have
different equivalent resistances is
(A) Seven different combinations and seven
different equivalent resistances
(B) Eight different combinations and seven
different equivalent resistances
(C) Nine different combinations and eight
different equivalent resistances
(D) Ten different combinations and nine different
equivalent resistances
29. In the above problem, the tolerance of the
equivalent resistance will be
(A) more than 2% (B) equal to 2%
(C) less than 2%
(D) any one of the above depending upon a
particular combination
30. The emf and the internal resistance of a battery
equivalent to the combination of batteries (in
(A) 23.5 ohm (B) 38.0 ohm
series with their internal resistances) shown in the
(C) 19.0 ohm (D) 25.0 ohm
figure is
35. A circuit is arranged as shown. At time t = 0s,
(A) 7V and 2 Ω (B) 13 V and 5 Ω
switch S is placed in position 1. At t = 5s, contact
(C) 1V and 2Ω (D) 1V and 1 Ω
is changed from 1 to 2. The voltage across the
capacitor is measured at t = 5s and at t = 6s. Let
these voltages be V1 and V2 respectively. Then, V1
and V2 respectively are
(A) 10 volt and 0 volt
31. Referring to the circuit, R is the resistance of a (B) 9.18 volt and 3.67 volt
potentiometer. As the sliding contact is moved (C) 9.18 volt and 3.37 volt
from a to b, the reading of ammeter will (D) 10 volt and 3.67 volt
(A) increase (B) decrease
(C) initially decrease and then increase
(D) initially increase and then decrease

36. In the circuit shown below, the potential of A with

respect to B of the capacitor C is
(A) 2.00 volt (B) –2.00 volt
(C) –1.50 volt (D) +1.50 volt
32. When the switch S is closed in the circuit shown
below, the current that flows through it is
15
(A) zero (B) A
26
15 5
(C) 13 A (D) 26 A

37. In the circuit shown below, the switch is in

position 1 for a long time. At some moment after
that switch is thrown in position 2. The quantity of
33. Six resistors each of 10 ohm are connected as
heat generated in the resistance of 375 ohm after
shown. The equivalent resistance between points
the switch is changed to position 2 is
X and Y is
(A) 0.15 J (B) 0.25 J
(A) 20 ohm (B) 5 ohm
(C) 0.50 J (D) 0.10 J
(C) 25/3 ohm (D) 10 ohm

34. In the arrangement of resistances shown below,

the effective resistance between points A and B is
38. In the circuit shown below, the switch S is closed
at the moment t =0. As a result the voltage across
the capacitor C will change with time as
39. In a meter bridge experiment the resistance to be
measured is connected in the right gap and a
known resistance in the left gap has value of () Ω
when the null point is judged to be at cm. The
students notes that the ends of the bridge wire are
not at 0.0 cm and 100.0 cm of the scale and makes
a guess that they may be somewhere within 0.2 cm
beyond the scale ends. The value of the unknown
resistance should be expressed as
(A) (33.33 ± 1) Ω (B) (75 ± 1) Ω
(C) (75.0 ± 0.9)Ω (D) (33.4 ± 0.5) Ω
40. The voltage between the terminals of a battery is
6.00 V. When a wire is connected across its
terminals it falls to 5.6 V. If one more identical
wire is connected between the terminals then it
will fall to
(A) 4.80 V (B) 5.15 V
(C) 5.25 V (D) 5.80 V
41. Refer to the circuit given below. Initially the
switch S is in position 1 for 1.5 s. Then the switch
is changed to position 2. After a time t (measured
from the charge – over of the switch) the voltage
across 5kΩ resistance is found to be about 1.226
volt. Then, t is
(A) 330 ms (B) 500 ms
(C) 33 ms (D) data insufficient
Passage (42–49) : A potentiometer is made using
a resistance wire about 5m long and having a
resistance of 8Ω/m. The diagram shows the
arrangement on a wooden board. The wire is
turned round brass screws (P) used as pegs giving
5 parallel segments 1.0 m each. The wire remains
taut under moderate tension. It is held in place by
strips 3mm thick marked as and . The
experimental circuit shows the labeled electrical
components. L is Leclanche cell (emf e1 = 1.40
volt) and D is Daniel cell (emf e2 = 1.08 volt).
Note that answers obtained in any earlier
question/s may be needed in further questions and
such answers should be used wherever needed.
42. It is required to decide the ratio (e1/e2) by sum and
difference method ALSO. Four cells with
different values of emfs E are available. One must
use a cell with emfE equal to
(A) 1.40 volt (B) 2.0 volt
(C) 4.50 volt (D) 1.08 volt
43. The best material for strips marked and is
(A) plastic (B) aluminium
(C) cast iron (D) plates brass
44. Assuming that due to stretching of wire while
preparing the potentiometer, its resistance has
increased by 2% and a potential gradient of
0.6mV/mm is needed, then R must be
(A) 13.5 ohm (B) 40.8 ohm
(C) 20.4 ohm (D) 135 ohm
45. It is claimed that the strips and serve two
purposes –(I) to decide the end points of the wire,
and (II) to keep the wire in its place. Then,
(A) Both (I) and (II) are important
(B) (I) is more important than (II)
(C) (II) is more important than (I)
(D) Both are unimportant
46. The length of wire between the adjoining pegs
carries current
(A) Equal to that in the potentiometer wire
(B) Equal to half the current in the potentiometer
wire
(C) Nearly zero
(D) Equal to zero
47. Two new and different cells having emf’s and
have their balance points P1 and P2 respectively.
Then,
(A) 𝑣1 > 𝑣2 (B) 𝑣1 < 𝑣2
 (C) 𝑣1 = 𝑣2
(D) information is not sufficient
48. The ‘emf under test’ contains an arrangement as

connected in the circuit. It is observed

that wherever the jockey is touched to wire the 54. In the circuit shown below, the current that flows
galvanometer shows full scale deflection only on from a to b when the switch S is closed is:
one side. The possible causes (considered one at a (A) –1.5 A (B) +1.5 A
time) are (I) is D and is L, (II) e is L and is D, (C) +1.0 A (D) –1.0 A
(III) key K is not inserted, (IV) value of R is much
larger than that set as per Q.No. 43, (V) value of
R is very small. The possible causes are
(A) (I), (II) and (III) (B) (II), (III) and (IV)
(C) (I), (III) and (IV) (D) (II), (III) and (V)
49. If the jockey is touched at a point on the wire 1.0
55. In the circuit shown, the potential differences
cm away from the balance point., then the
across C1 and C2 are respectively
galvanometer (G = 1 kΩ) will show a current
(A) 1 volt, 1 volt (B) 1 volt, 1.2 volt
equal to
(C) 2 volt, 1 volt (D) 1 volt, 2 volt
(A) 2 µA (B) 4 µA
(C) 6µA (D) 8µA
50. If a current of 2A passing through a certain
electrolyte for t minutes liberates 1 gram of
oxygen, then t is about
(A) 6000 (B) 100
(C) 50 (D) 25
51. In the circuit shown below the switch is closed at
t = 0. For 0 < t < R (C1 + C2), the current I1 in the
capacitor C1 in terms of total current I is 56. A charged capacitor discharges through a
𝑐 𝑐 resistance R. Let U be the energy stored by the
(A) ( 1 ) 𝐼 (B) ( 2 ) 𝐼
𝑐2 𝑐1 capacitor and let P be the rate at which energy gets
𝑐1 𝑐2
(C) (𝑐 )𝐼 (D) (𝑐 )𝐼 dissipated. Then, the time constant is:
1+𝑐2 1+𝑐2 4𝑈 𝑈
(A) 𝑃 (B) 𝑃
2𝑈 𝑈
(C) (D) 2𝑃
𝑃
Passage 57-60 is based on the following
paragraph. A nichrome wire AB, 100 cm long and
of uniform cross section is mounted on a meter
scale, the points A and B coinciding with 0 cm and
100 cm marks respectively. The wire has a
resistance S = 50 ohm. Any point C along this
52. Two metal wires of identical dimensions are wire, between A and B is called a variable point to
connected in series. If σ1 and σ2 are the which one end of an electrical element is
conductivities of the metals respectively, the connected. In the following questions this
effective conductivity of the combination is: arrangement will be referred to as ‘wire AB’.
𝜎 +𝜎 57. The emf of a battery is determined using the
(A) σ1 + σ2 (B) 1 2 2
2𝜎1 𝜎2
following circuit with ‘wire AB’. The
(C) √𝜎1 + 𝜎2 (D) 𝜎 galvanometer shows zero deflection when one of
1 +𝜎2
53. A circuit is arranged as shown. Then, the current its terminals is connected to point C. If the internal
from A to B is resistance of the battery is 4 ohm, its emf is
(A) + 500 mA (B) +250 mA (A) 3.75 volt (B) 4.05 volt
(C) –250 mA (D) –500 mA (C) 2.50 volt (D) 9.0 volt
 61. If a copper wire is stretched to make its radius
decrease by 0.1%, the percentage change in its
58. In the adjacent arrangement it is found that resistance is approximately
deflection in the galvanometer is 10 divisions. (A) –0.4% (B) +0.8%
Also the voltage across the ‘wire AB’ is equal to (C) +0.4% (D) +0.2%
that across the galvanometer. Therefore, the
62. Let V and I be the readings of the voltmeter and
current sensitivity of the galvanometer is d about the ammeter respectively as shown in the figure.
(A) 0.050 div/µA (B) 0.066 div/µA Let RV and RA be their corresponding resistances.
(C) 0.010 div/µA (D) data insufficient Therefore,
𝑉 𝑉
(A) 𝑅 = 𝐼 (B) 𝑅 = 𝑉
𝐼−( )
𝑅𝑉
𝑉(𝑅+𝑅𝐴 )
(C) 𝑅 = 𝑅𝑉 − 𝑅𝐴 (D) 𝑅 = 𝐼𝑅𝐴

59. The ‘wire AB’ is now a part of the adjacent circuit.

With the resistors P = 50Ω and Q = 100Ω, the null
point is obtained at C where AC = 33cm. When
the resistors are interchanged, the null point is
63. Two cells each of emf E and internal resistance r 1
found at C with AC = 67 cm. The systematic error
and r2 respectively are connected in series with an
in this experiment seems to be due to non –
external resistance R. The potential difference
coincidence of A and B with cm mark and 100 cm
between the terminals of the first cell will be zero
mark respectively. If these end errors and
when R is equal to
equivalent to ‘a’ cm and ‘b’ cm respectively, then 𝑟 +𝑟
they are (A) 1 2 2 (B) √𝑟12 − 𝑟22
𝑟 𝑟
(A) 0 and 1 (B) 1 and 0 (C) 𝑟1 − 𝑟2 (D) 𝑟 1+𝑟2
1 2
(C) 0.33 and 0.33 (D) 1 and 1
64. A cell dissipates the same power across each of
the two resistances R1 and R2. The internal
resistance of the cell is
𝑅 +𝑅
(A) R1 + R2 (B) 1 2 2
1
[𝑅1 +𝑅2 ]2
(C) √𝑅1 𝑅2 (D)
60. In the adjacent circuit a resistance R is used. 𝑅+2𝑟
65. A resistor R is connected to a parallel combination
Initially with ‘wire AB’ not in the circuit, the
of two identical batteries each with emf E and an
galvanometer shows a deflection of d divisions.
internal resistance r. The potential drop across the
Now, the ‘wire AB’ is connected parallel to the
resistance R is
galvanometer and the galvanometer shows a 2𝐸 𝐸𝑅
deflection nearly d/2 divisions. Therefore, (A) 2𝑅+𝑟 (B) 𝑅+2𝑟
(A) R = G (B) R << G 𝐸𝑅 2𝐸𝑅
(C) 2𝑅+𝑟 (D) 𝑅+2𝑟
𝑆𝐺
(C) R >> G (D) 𝑅 = 𝑆+𝐺 66. The emf developed by a thermocouple is
measured with the help of a potentiometer and not
by a moving coil millivoltmeter because
(A) The potentiometer is more accurate than the
voltmeter
 (B) The potentiometer is more sensitive than
voltmeter
(C) The potentiometer makes measurement 5𝑅
(B) 6
without drawing any current from the
thermocouple
(D) Measurement using a potentiometer is simper
than with a voltmeter
𝑅
67. When a current of 2A flows in a battery from (C) 2
negative to positive terminal, the potential
difference across it is 12V. If a current of 3A
flowing in the opposite direction produces a
potential difference of 15V, the EMF of the (D) R
battery is 71. In case of a parallel combination of resistances
(A) 12.6 V (B) 13.2 V (A) Currents in the individual resistances are
(C) 13.5 V (D) 14.0 V always unequal
68. A fresh dry cell of 1.5 volt and two resistors of 10 (B) The p.d. across each resistance is the same
kΩ each are connected in series. An analog (C) The equivalent resistance of combination is
voltmeter measures a voltage of 0.5 volt across smaller than the smallest of the resistances
each of the resistors. A 1000 µF capacitor is fully connected in parallel
charged using the same source. The same (D) The circuit diagram may show two resistances
voltmeter is now used to measure the voltage along perpendicular lines.
across it. The initial value of the current and the 72. In the figure shown
time in which the voltmeter reading falls to 0.5 (A) Currents in R4 and R5 are equal
volt are respectively (B) Currents in R2 and R3 are equal
(A) 60 µA, 11s (B) 120 µA, 15s (C) Currents in R1 is equal to the sum of currents
(C) 150 µA, 15s (D) 150 µA, 11s in R3, R4 and R5
(D) Current in R1 is equal to the sum of currents in
R2, R4 and R5
More than one choices are correct (69–83)
69. Electric current is due to flow of charge carriers in
the conductors. which of the following is/are
correct?
(A) The drift speed of charge carries is a very
small fraction of the mean thermal agitation
speed of the same charge carriers.
(B) The number of charge carriers per unit volume
is always the same as the number of atoms of
the conductor per unit volume.
(C) The drift velocity is proportional to the 73. In the circuit shown, the switch is turned on at t =
electrical field applied ordinaily 0. Then,
(D) In an intrinsic semiconductor the charge (A) At t = 0, current supplied by battery is 4mA
carriers are either electrons only or holes only; (B) At t = 0, current in R3 = 2mA
both of them may not participate in (C) In the steady state current supplied by battery
conduction. is 3mA
70. In the circuit elements given below, all individual (D) In the steady state current in R3 is zero
resistors are identical. The resistance between
terminals P and Q in the different case is

(A) 3R
74. If a good conductor is connected between a point
of an electric circuit and the ground
(A) Current flows from the point to the earth
(B) The potential of the point is the same as that of
the earth
(C) Current flows through the conductor only if
one more point of the same circuit with some
resistance between the two is connected to the
ground
(D) When the current flows through the conductor
to the earth the current through the circuit
remains unchanged.
75. Referring to the circuit diagram, the tap key is
pressed at time t = 0. After sufficiently long time
(A) VC = 0 (B) VR = 0
(C) VC = V (D) VR = V
76. The network of identical resistors as shown
between points A and B is connected to a dc
source of emf V, Then,
(A) Potential at point D is V/2
(B) Current between points A and C is the same as
that between F and B
(C) Current between C and D is half that between
points C and F
(D) Current between points E and F is one third
that between F and B
77. A current I0 enters into a parallel combination of
resistors R1 and R2. Current I1 flows through R1
and I2 through R2. The current I0 distributes in
such a way that
(A) Power consumed in R1 and in R2 is the same
(B) Total power consumed in R1 and R2 is
minimum
(C) I1 is proportional to R2 and I2 is proportional
to R1.
(D) The power consumed in each of R1 and R2 is
minimum
78. A resistance of 4 ohm is connected across a cell.
Then it is replaced by another resistance of 1 ohm.
It is found that power dissipated in resistance in
both the cases is 16 watt. Then,
(A) internal resistance of the cell is 2 ohm
(B) emf of the cell is 12 volt
(C) maximum power that can be dissipated in the
external resistance is 18 watt
(D) short circuit current from the cell is infinite
79. Consider nine identical resistances arranged as
shown in the figure. In this arrangement electric
current enters at node A and leaves from node D.
Let VAD = 5 volt and IBE = 3 mA, therefore
(A) IAB = 5 mA
(B) Each resistance is (5000/11) Ω
(C) Effective resistance between A and D is 500Ω
(D) Power dissipation along the path BCD is
(100/11) mW
80. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct
in case of a source of emf (such as a primary cell)?
(A) Inside the cell there always exist an
electrostatic field and a non – electrostatic
field of equal magnitude directed opposite to
it.
(B) Potential difference is the work of an
electrostatic field whereas electromotive force
is the work of a non – electrostatic field
(C) Under certain condition current can flow from
positive terminal to negative terminal within
the cell
(D) When an external resistance is connected to
the cell, the electrostatic field inside the cell
decreases in magnitude compared to the non –
electrostatic field.
81. Which of the following statement/s is/are correct
in case of resistance in a resistance box used in a
laboratory?
(A) The resistance is prepared using tungsten or
nichrome wire
(B) The resistance is prepared using manganin
wire
(C) Half of the length of the resistance wire is
wound clockwise and the remaining half
anticlockwise just to accommodate the whole
length in a small space
(D) Half of the length of the resistance wire is
wound clockwise and the remaining half
anticlockwise to make the inductive effect
zero
82. A step voltage V0 is applied to a series
combination of R and C as shown. Then,
 (A) After sufficiently long time VR = 0
1
(B) As time passes VR decreases as 𝑡
(C) After 1 ms, VC = 6.3 volt (approximately)
(D) Initially current through R is 10mA
83. A source of emf having internal resistance of 6Ω
dissipates maximum power in a circuit consisting
of three resistors R1, R2 and R3 as shown. Then,
(A) I3 = 0.8A (B) V = 24V
(C) R1 = 15 Ω
(D) equivalent resistance of the circuit is 6Ω
Subjective Type questions (84-89)
84. A Wheatstone bridge (see figure) is set up with
arms P, Q, R, X, and an additional feature that a
uniform wire AB is connected between X and R.
It has 50 divisions with zero at the middle. If
resistance of AB is 2 ohm, and P, Q, R are
respectively 10, 20 and 30 ohm, and X is a
variable unknown, deduce
(A) The value of X when null point is at zero on
AB
(B) The value of X when null point is at +8 div. on
AB
(C) The least count in ohms if 1 div shift on AB
can be clearly seen on the galvanometer
(D) The minimum sensitivity of the galvanometer
in m V/div if the battery voltage is 2V and 1
div shift on AB is to show at least 1/5 div
deflection on the galvanometer
85. Three bulbs of rating 100W, 250W, and 60W, 250
volts are connected as shown in the figure,
Neglecting change of resistance with temperature
(i) Find the maximum safe voltage that can be
applied to the circuit
(ii) Which bulb glows brightest
(iii) Total cost of consumption of energy in 6
Hrs at the rate of Rs. 2.50 per unit
(iv) What would happen if 500 volts are
applied to the circuit.
86. A tower used for power transmission leaks a
current 1 into the ground. Assume that the current
spreads uniformly (hemispherically) into the
ground. Let ρ be the resistivity of the ground and
r be the distance from the centre of the tower
(assumed to be rod). The lower end of the rod is
spherical with radius b. Determine (1) current
density as a function of r, (2) magnitude of electric
field at a distance r. and (3) potential difference
between the lower end of the rod and a point
distance r.
87. A material with uniform resistivity ρ is formed in
the shape of a wedge as shown. Determine the
resistance between face A and face B of this
wedge.
88. (a) A 40 watt, 120 volt incandescent bulb has a
tungsten filament 0.381 m long. The diameter of
the filament is 33µm. Tungsten has a resistivity
5.51 x 10–8 ohm – m at room temperature (200C).
Given that the resistivity of the tungsten filament
varies as , estimate the temperature of the filament
when it is operated at its rated voltage.
(b) Assume that the electrical power dissipated in
the filament is radiated from surface of the
filament. If emissivity of the filament surface is
0.35, determine the temperature of the filament
and compare it with that obtained in part (a) .
 89. A conductor having resistance R (independent of 44. C
temperature) and thermal capacity C is initially at 45. B
temperature T0 same as that of the surrounding. At 46. C
time t =0 it is connected to a source with constant 47. B
voltage V. The thermal power dissipated by the 48. C
conductor to the surrounding varies as q = k (T – 49. C
T0). Determine the temperature T of the conductor 50. C
𝐶 51. C
at any time t and at the time 𝑡 = 𝑘 .
52. D
Key to Current Electricity 53. B
54. D
1. A
55. B
2. A
56. C
3. B
57. B
4. D
58. B
5. C
59. D
6. D
60. C
7. A
61. C
8. A
62. B
9. C
63. C
10. B
64. C
11. D
65. A
12. A
66. C
13. C
67. B
14. B
68. D
15. C
69. A,C
16. B
70. B,C,D
17. A
71. B,C,D
18. A
72. A,B,C,D
19. B
73. A,B,C,D
20. B
74. B,C
21. A
75. B,C
22. C
76. A,B,C,D
23. D
77. C,B
24. B
78. A,B,C
25. C
79. A,B,C,D
26. B
80. A,C,D
27. A
81. B,D
28. D
82. A,C,D
29. B
83. A,B,C,D
30. C
84. (A) 14.5 Ω, (B) 14.02Ω, (C) 0.06Ω (D)8mV/div
31. C
85. (i) 410 V, (ii) 250 W bulb, (iii) 3.94 Rs, (iv) 100W
32. B
and 60 W bulbs will fuse
33. B 𝐼 𝐼 𝐼𝜌 1 1
34. C 86. (i) 2𝜋𝑟 2 , (ii) 2𝜋𝑟 2 𝜌 , (iii) 2𝜋 (𝑟 − 𝑏)
35. C 𝜌𝐿 𝑦
87. R = 𝑊(𝑦 ln (𝑦2 )
36. C 2 −𝑦1 ) 1

37. A 88. (a) T = 2764 K, (b) T = 2762 kelvin

𝑘𝑡
𝑉2 𝑉2
38. C 89. 𝑇 = 𝑇0 + 𝑘𝑅 [1 − 𝑒 𝑐 ], 𝑇 = 𝑇0 + 𝑘𝑅 × 0.63
39. D
40. C
41. A
42. C
43. D