MEDIGURU PHYSICS

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ELECTRICITY
Class 10 - Science

1. Three resistances of 2 Ω , 3 Ω and 5 Ω are connected in parallel to a 10 V battery of negligible internal [1]

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resistance. The potential difference across the three resistances will be:

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a) 5 V b) 10 V

c) 3 V d) 2 V
2. An ammeter has 20 divisions between mark 0 and mark 2 on its scale. The least count of the ammeter is [1]

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a) 0.01 A b) 0.02 A

c) 0.2 A G d) 0.1 A
3. A piece of wire of resistance R is cut into five equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. If the [1]
equivalent resistance of this combination is R', then the ratio R/R' is:
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a) 1/25 H b) 5

c) 25 d) 1/5
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4. When an electric lamp is connected to 12 V battery, it draws a current of 0.5A. The power of the lamp is: [1]
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a) 0.5W b) 24W

c) 12W d) 6W
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5. The current passing through a conductor is: [1]

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a) Inversely proportional to the power b) Inversely proportional to the potential

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c) Directly proportional to the potential d) Directly proportional to the resistance

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6. The potential difference in a circuit in which components are connected in parallel: [1]

a) Gets divided across each component b) Potential difference does not appear

c) Gets distributed equally d) Remains the same across each component

7. Which of the following units could be used to measure electric charge? [1]

a) Ampere b) Joule

c) Volt d) Coulomb
8. The minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of resistance 10Ω is : [1]

a) 1

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Ω b) 2Ω

c) 1Ω d) 1

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9. A cylindrical conductor of length l and uniform area of cross section A has resistance R. The area of cross [1]

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a) A

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b) 2A

c) 3A d) 3A

10. In which of the following network of resistors the equivalent resistance between points A and B is highest? [1]

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a) All have equal equivalent resistance. b) Network (iii)

c) Network (i) d) Network (ii)

11. When the diameter of a wire is doubled, its resistance becomes: [1]
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a) Double b) Four times
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c) One-fourth H d) One-half
12. How many joules of electrical energy are transferred per second by a 6 V, 0.5 A lamp? [1]

a) 30 J/s b) 3 J/s
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c) 0.83 J/s d) 12 J/s

13. When a 4 Ω resistor is connected across the terminals of a 12V battery, the number of coulombs passing through [1]
the resistor per second is:
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a) 0.3 b) 3

c) 4 d) 12
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14. The work done in moving a unit charge across two points in an electric circuit is a measure of: [1]

a) Potential difference b) Power

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c) Resistance d) Current
15. A metallic conductor has loosely bound electrons called free electrons. The metallic conductor is: [1]

a) Positively charged b) Negatively charged

c) Neutral d) Either positively charged or negatively

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16. Which of the following statements about the current in given circuit is correct? [1]

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 a) R has maximum current. b) Current at Q is greater than the current at R.

c) P has maximum current. d) Current at R is greater than the current at P.

17. If the diameter of a resistance wire is halved, then its resistance becomes: [1]

a) One-fourth b) Two times

c) Half d) Four times

18. An electric iron of resistance 20Ω draws a current of 5 A. The heat developed in the iron in 30 seconds is: [1]

a) 6000 J b) 1500 J

c) 15000 J d) 3000 J

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19. Which of the following is the most likely temperature of the filament of an electric light bulb when it is working [1]

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on the normal 220 V supply line?

a) 2500°C b) 1500°C

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c) 500°C d) 4500°C
20. The unit of resistivity is [1]

a) ohm-m G b) mho

c) ohm d) ohm/m
21. Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps? Explain. [1]
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22. What is the commercial unit of electrical energy? Represent it in terms of joules.
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23. Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal? [1]
24. A current of 1A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb. What would be the number of electrons passing [1]
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through a cross-section of the filament in 16s?

25. Mention the condition under which a current can flow in a conductor. [1]
26. Which substance is used for making resistance coil of electric heater and why? [1]
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27. Find the minimum resistance that can be made using five resistors each of 1

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Ω . [1]
28. An electric iron of resistance 20 Ω takes a current of 5A. Calculate the heat developed in 30s. [1]
29. Define the unit of current. [1]
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30. Write the relation between heat energy produced in a conductor when a potential difference V is applied across [1]
its terminals and a current I flows through it for time t.
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31. Assertion (A): 40 W tube light gives more light in comparison to 40 W bulb. [1]
Reason (R): Light produced is same from same power.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

32. Assertion (A): If a graph is plotted between the potential difference and the current flowing, the graph is a [1]
straight line passing through the origin.
Reason (R): The current is directly proportional to the potential difference.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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33. Assertion (A): At high temperatures, metal wires have a greater chance of short-circuiting. [1]
Reason (R): Both resistance and resistivity of a material vary with temperature.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

34. Assertion (A): Alloys are used in making electric irons, toasters etc. [1]
Reason (R): Because the resistivity of alloys is lower than its constituent metals.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the

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explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
35. Assertion (A): When a wire is stretched to three times of its length, its resistance becomes 9 times. [1]
Reason (R): Resistance is directly proportional to length of wire.

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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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Assertion (A): If ρ and ρ be the resistivity of the materials of two resistors of resistances R1 and R2 [1]
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respectively and R1 > R2.

Reason (R): The resistance R = ρ if R1 > R2

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⇒ ρ1 > ρ2
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a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

37. Assertion (A): A resistor of resistance R is connected to an ideal battery. If the value of R is decreased, the [1]
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power dissipated in the circuit will increase.

Reason (R): The power dissipated in the circuit will increase.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
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explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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38. Assertion (A): The electric bulbs glow immediately when the switch is on. [1]
Reason (R): The drift velocity of electrons in a metallic wire is very high.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

39. Assertion (A): Insulators do not allow the flow of current through themselves. [1]
Reason (R): They have no free-charge carriers.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

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40. Assertion (A): Resistance of 50 W bulb is greater than that of 100 W. [1]
Reason (R): Resistance of bulb is inversely proportional to rated power.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

41. Why is parallel arrangement used in domestic wiring? [2]
42. A V-I graph for a nichrome wire is given below. What do you infer from this graph? Draw a labelled circuit [2]
diagram to obtain such a graph.

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43. What is the limitation of Ohm's law? [2]
44. Write the formula for current I flowing through a conductor if n electrons flow through the cross-section of a [2]
conductor in time t.
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45. i. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a cell of 1.5 V, 10-ohm resistor and 15-ohm resistor and [2]
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a plug key all connected in series.
ii. How would the reading of voltmeter (V) change, if it is connected between B and C as mentioned in the
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given below circuit diagram? Justify your answer.
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46. The given figure shows the V-I graphs for two resistors. Identify the resistor that obeys ohm's law. Give a reason [2]
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47. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of four dry cells of 1.5 V each, a 2Ω resistor, a 6Ω [2]
resistor, 16Ω resistor and a plug key all connected in series. Put an ammeter to measure the current in the circuit
and a voltmeter across the 16Ω resistor to measure potential difference across its two ends. Use Ohm's law to
determine
a. ammeter reading, and

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 b. voltmeter reading when key is closed.
48. Two metallic wires A and B are connected in series. Wire A has length l and radius r, while wire B has length 2l [2]
and radius 2r. Find the ratio of total resistance of series combination and the resistance of wire A, if both the
wires are of the same material?
49. You have two circuits: [2]
(i) a 6V battery is series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors
(ii) a 4V battery in parallel with 12Ω and 2Ω . resistors
Compare the power used in 2Ω resistor in each case.
50. Ashwini suggested an idea that Tungsten can be used for electricity transmission. How can you explain to her [2]

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that it is not the best proposal and what would be your suggestion for electricity transmission?
51. a. What is the heating effect of electric current? [3]

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b. Write an expression for the amount of heat produced in a resistor when an electric current is passed through
it stating the meanings of the symbols used.

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c. Name two appliances based on heating effect of electric current.
52. Consider the following circuit: [3]

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What would be the readings of the ammeter and the voltmeter when key is closed? Give reason to justify your
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53. A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B, each of 24Ω [3]
resistance, which may be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three cases?
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54. i. In the following figure, three cylindrical conductors A, B and C are shown along with their lengths and areas [3]
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of cross-section. If these three conductors are made of the same material and RA, RB and RC be their
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respective resistances, then find (a) RB
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ii. If the conductor A is made of copper and the conductor C is made of constantan (alloy of copper and nickel),
then which one of the two will have more electrical resistance and why?

55. i. A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B, each of 24Ω [3]
resistance, which may be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three cases?
ii. Calculate the resistance of an electric bulb that allows a 10A current when connected to a 220V power
source?

56. i. A lamp consumes 50 W and is lighted 2 h daily in month of April. How many units of electric energy is [3]
consumed?
ii. An electric iron of resistance 20 Ω takes a current of 5A. Calculate the heat developed in 30s.

57. a. What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device? Write its SI unit. [3]
b. An electric kettle of 2 kW is used for 2h. Calculate the energy consumed in (i) kilowatt hour and (ii) joules.

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58. a. A student wants to use an electric heater, an electric bulb and an electric fan simultaneously. [3]
How should these gadgets be connected with the mains? Justify your answer giving three reasons.
b. What is an electric fuse? How is it connected in a circuit?
59. What possible values of the resultant resistance one can get by combining two resistances one of value 2Ω and [3]
the other 6Ω ?
60. In the given circuit determine the value of: [3]
i. The Total resistance of the circuit
ii. Current flowing through the ammeter.

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61. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
How do we express electric current? Electric current is defined by the amount of charge flowing through a
particular area in unit time. In other words, it is the rate of flow of electric charges. In circuits using metallic
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wires, electrons constitute the flow of charges. However, electrons were not known at the time when the
phenomenon of electricity was first observed. So, electric current was considered to be the flow of positive
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charges and the direction of flow of positive charges was taken to be the direction of electric current.
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Conventionally, in an electric circuit, the direction of electric current is taken as opposite to the direction of the
flow of electrons, which are negative charges.
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i. If a net charge Q, flows across any cross-section of a conductor in time t, then the current I, through the
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cross-section is given by which formula? (1)

ii. What is the SI unit of electric charge? It is equivalent to how many numbers of electrons? (1)
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iii. The electric current is expressed in which unit? Define the unit used to measure electric current. (2)
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If the amount of charge passing through the cell in 4 seconds is 12 C then find the current supplied by a cell.
(2)
62. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Consider the following electrical circuit diagram in which nine identical resistors of 3 Ω each are connected as
shown. If the reading of the ammeter A1 is 1 ampere, answer the following questions:

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 i. What is the relationship between the readings of A1 and A3? Give reasons for your answer. (1)
ii. What is the relationship between the readings of A2 and A3? (1)
iii. Determine the reading of the voltmeter V1. (2)

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Find the total resistance of the circuit. (2)
63. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The rate of flow of charge is called electric current. The SI unit of electric current is Ampere (A). The direction
of flow of current is always opposite to the direction of flow of electrons in the current.

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The electric potential is defined as the amount of work done in bringing a unit-positive test charge from infinity
to a point in the electric field. The amount of work done in bringing a unit positive test charge from one point to
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another point in an electric field is defined as potential difference.
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The SI unit of potential and potential difference is volt.
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i. Write the formula of voltage in terms of work done, current, time and charge.
ii. What is the number of electrons flowing per second in a conductor if 1 A current is passing through it?
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iii. What would be the potential difference between the two terminals of a battery, if 100 joules of work is
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required to transfer 20 coulombs of charge from one terminal of the battery to other?
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The 2 C of charge is flowing through a conductor in 100 ms, then what would be the current in the circuit?
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64. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
The electrical energy consumed by an electrical appliance is given by the product of its power rating and the
time for which it is used. The SI unit of electrical energy is Joule. Actually, Joule represents a very small
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quantity of energy and therefore it is inconvenient to use where a large quantity of energy is involved. So for
commercial purposes, we use a bigger unit of electrical energy which is called kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt-hour is
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equal to 3.6 × 106 joules of electrical energy.

i. The energy dissipated by the heater is E. When the time of operating the heater is doubled, what would be
the energy dissipated? (1)
ii. The power of a lamp is 60 W. What will be the energy consumed in 1 minute? (1)
iii. The electrical refrigerator rated 400 W operates 8 hours a day. The cost of electrical energy is ₹ 5 per kWh.
Find the cost of running the refrigerator for one day. (2)
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Calculate the energy transformed by a 5 A current flowing through a resistor of 2Ω for 30 minutes. (2)
65. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
If two or more resistances are connected in such a way that the same potential difference gets applied to each of
them, then they are said to be connected in parallel.

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more resistances joined in parallel to one another, then the same current gets additional paths to flow and the
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i. Three resistances, 2 Ω , 6 Ω and 8 Ω are connected in parallel, then what will be the equivalent resistance?

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(1)
ii. A wire of resistance 12Ω is cut into three equal pieces and then twisted their ends together, then what will be
the equivalent resistance? (1)

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iii. Three resistances are connected as shown. Calculate the equivalent resistance between A and B (2)

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Find the current in each resistance. (2)
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66. Write three points of difference between series combination and parallel combination of resistors. [5]
67. i. Find the ratio of resistances of two copper rods X and Y of lengths 30 cm and 10 cm respectively and having [5]
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radii 2 cm and 1 cm respectively.

ii. A current of 500 mA flows in a series circuit containing an electric lamp and a conductor of 10Ω when
connected to 6 V battery. Find the resistance of the electric lamp.
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68. Figure shows a 240 V A.C mains circuit to which a number of appliances are connected and switched on. [5]
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i. Calculate the power supplied to the circuit.

ii. Calculate:
a. the current through the refrigerator,
b. the energy used by the fan in 3 hours,
c. the resistance of the filament of one lamp.

69. i. What is meant by resistance of a conductor? Define its SI unit. [5]

ii. List two factors on which the resistance of a rectangular conductor depends.
iii. How will the resistance of a wire be affected if its

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 I. length is doubled, and
II. radius is also doubled?
Give justification for your answer.

70. i. Two lamps rated 100 W, 220 V and 10 W, 220 V are connected in parallel to 220 V supply. Calculate the [5]
total current through the circuit.
ii. Two resistors X and Y of resistances 2Ω and 3Ω respectively are first joined in parallel and then in series. In
each case the voltage supplied is 5 V.
a. Draw circuit diagrams to show the combination of resistors in each case.
b. Calculate the voltage across the 3Ω resistor in the series combination of resistors.

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