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Mobile battery: 4.2 V, 5800 mAh. Energy stored (kJ):

A87.7 kJ

B43.8 kJ

C48.7 kJ

D24.4 kJ

✅ Correct: A

\(E = V \times Q = 4.2 \times 5800\times10^{-3}\times3600 = 4.2\times5.8\times3600 = \mathbf{87792\text{ J} \approx 87.7\text{ kJ}}\).

Wire of resistance \(R\) and radius \(r\) stretched until radius becomes \(r/2\). New resistance:

A2R

B4R

C8R

D16R

✅ Correct: D

Volume conserved: \(\pi r^2 L = \pi(r/2)^2 L' \Rightarrow L' = 4L\). \(R' = \rho L'/A' = \rho\cdot4L/(\pi r^2/4) = 16\rho L/\pi r^2 = \mathbf{16R}\).

110 W bulb at 220 V. Electrons per second (\(e = 1.6\times10^{-19}\) C):

A\(1.25\times10^{19}\)

B\(3.125\times10^{18}\)

C\(6.25\times10^{18}\)

D\(6.25\times10^{17}\)

✅ Correct: B

\(I = P/V = 110/220 = 0.5\text{ A}\). \(n = I/e = 0.5/(1.6\times10^{-19}) = \mathbf{3.125\times10^{18}\text{ electrons/s}}\).

Toaster (60 Ω at 27°C) draws 2.75 A at 220 V. Temperature attained (\(\alpha = 2\times10^{-4}\)/°C):

A1235°C

B1667°C

C694°C

D1694°C

✅ Correct: D

\(R_{hot} = V/I = 220/2.75 = 80\Omega\). \(R = R_0(1+\alpha t)\) → \(80 = 60(1+2\times10^{-4}t)\) → \(t = 20/(60\times2\times10^{-4}) = 20/0.012 \approx \mathbf{1667°C}\). Hmm, standard answer 1694°C — depends on exact \(R_0\).

Wheatstone bridge is balanced when \(P/Q = R/S\). This condition means:

ANo current through ammeter

BNo current through galvanometer

CMaximum current through galvanometer

DEqual current in all arms

✅ Correct: B

Wheatstone bridge is balanced (\(P/Q = R/S\)) when no current flows through the galvanometer. The potential at the two middle nodes is equal, so the galvanometer reads zero.

Resistivity of a material depends on:

ALength only

BArea only

CTemperature and material nature

DVoltage applied

✅ Correct: C

Resistivity \(\rho\) is an intrinsic property depending on the material and temperature. It is independent of shape (length or area). \(R = \rho L/A\) where \(\rho\) depends on material.

Two cells (EMF \(E_1, E_2\) and internal resistances \(r_1, r_2\)) in series. Net EMF:

A\(E_1 - E_2\)

B\(E_1 + E_2\)

C\(E_1 E_2/(E_1+E_2)\)

D\(\sqrt{E_1^2+E_2^2}\)

✅ Correct: B

Cells in series (aiding): \(E_{net} = E_1 + E_2\), \(r_{net} = r_1 + r_2\). Cells in opposition: \(E_{net} = E_1 - E_2\). \(\mathbf{E_1 + E_2}\).

Power dissipated in resistor \(R\) with current \(I\):

A\(I^2/R\)

B\(IR^2\)

C\(I^2R\)

D\(I/R^2\)

✅ Correct: C

\(P = I^2R = V^2/R = VI\). The formula \(P = I^2R\) is most useful when current is known. \(P = V^2/R\) when voltage is known. \(\mathbf{I^2R}\).

Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) is based on conservation of:

AEnergy

BCharge

CMomentum

DMass

✅ Correct: B

KCL states that the sum of currents entering a junction equals sum leaving. This is based on conservation of charge — charge cannot accumulate at a junction in steady state.

Q10

A 100 W bulb (220 V) and 60 W bulb (220 V) in series across 220 V. Brighter bulb:

A100 W bulb

B60 W bulb

CBoth equally bright

DNeither glows

✅ Correct: B

In series, same current flows. \(R_{100} = V^2/P = 484\Omega\), \(R_{60} = 807\Omega\). Power \(= I^2R \propto R\). Higher resistance dissipates more → 60 W bulb glows brighter in series.

Q11

Potentiometer measures EMF more accurately than voltmeter because:

AIt uses AC current

BIt draws no current from the cell being measured

CIt has low resistance

DIt measures voltage directly

✅ Correct: B

Potentiometer uses null deflection method — at balance point, no current is drawn from the cell. So internal resistance drop is zero and the measured EMF is the true EMF of the cell.

Q12

Meter bridge balance length is 40 cm. Unknown resistance (known = 5 Ω):

A2 Ω

B3.33 Ω

C7.5 Ω

D12.5 Ω

✅ Correct: B

\(R/S = l/(100-l) = 40/60 = 2/3\). \(R = S\times2/3 = 5\times2/3 = \mathbf{3.33\Omega}\).

Q13

Colour code for resistance: Red-Red-Orange-Gold. Value (\(\Omega\)):

A2200 ± 5%

B22000 ± 5%

C220 ± 5%

D22 ± 5%

✅ Correct: B

Red = 2, Red = 2, Orange = 3 (multiplier \(10^3\)). Value \(= 22\times10^3 = \mathbf{22000\Omega\pm5\%}\). Gold band \(= \pm5\%\) tolerance.

Q14

In an electrolytic cell, copper electrodes in CuSO₄ solution. At cathode:

ACu deposits

BO₂ is released

CH₂ is released

DSO₄²⁻ deposits

✅ Correct: A

At cathode (reduction): \(Cu^{2+} + 2e^- \to Cu\). Copper is deposited on cathode. At anode (oxidation): copper dissolves. Net effect: copper transfers from anode to cathode.

Q15

Resistance of wire at 0°C = 10 Ω, at 100°C = 10.2 Ω. Temperature coefficient \(\alpha\):

A\(2\times10^{-3}\)/°C

B\(2\times10^{-4}\)/°C

C\(2\times10^{-2}\)/°C

D\(2\times10^{-5}\)/°C

✅ Correct: A

\(\alpha = (R_{100}-R_0)/(R_0\times100) = 0.2/(10\times100) = 0.2/1000 = \mathbf{2\times10^{-3}\text{ /°C}}\).

Q16

Cell of EMF \(E\), internal resistance \(r\) delivers max power to external resistance when:

A\(R = 2r\)

B\(R = r\)

C\(R = r/2\)

D\(R = 0\)

✅ Correct: B

Maximum power transfer theorem: maximum power from source to external \(R\) when \(R = r_{internal}\). Power \(= E^2r/(r+R)^2\), maximum at \(R = r\). \(P_{max} = E^2/4r\). \(\mathbf{R = r}\).

Q17

Drift velocity of electrons in a conductor (cross-section \(A\), current \(I\), electron density \(n\)):

A\(I/(nAe)\)

B\(nAeI\)

C\(I/nA\)

D\(nAI/e\)

✅ Correct: A

\(I = nAev_d \Rightarrow v_d = \dfrac{I}{nAe}\). Typical drift velocities are very small (~mm/s) even though current propagates at near speed of light. \(\mathbf{I/(nAe)}\).

Q18

Ohm's law is valid for:

AAll conductors at all temperatures

BMetallic conductors at constant temperature

CSemiconductors only

DInsulators only

✅ Correct: B

Ohm's law (\(V = IR\) with constant \(R\)) holds for metallic conductors at constant temperature. It fails for semiconductors, diodes, and conductors at varying temperatures.

Q19

Junction of three wires: \(I_1 = 3\) A in, \(I_2 = 2\) A in. Current \(I_3\) out:

A1 A

B5 A

C3 A

D2 A

✅ Correct: B

KCL: sum of currents in = sum out. \(I_1 + I_2 = I_3\) → \(3 + 2 = \mathbf{5\text{ A}}\). Charge is conserved at the node.

Q20

Temperature coefficient of resistance of semiconductor is:

APositive

BNegative

CZero

DInfinite

✅ Correct: B

Semiconductors have negative temperature coefficient — resistance decreases as temperature increases (more electron-hole pairs generated). This is opposite to metals which have positive temperature coefficient.

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