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In which of the following cases ohm's law is not valid?
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Correct option: C
Junction diode
Option C (Junction diode) is correct because Ohm's law is not valid for non-linear devices like junction diodes.
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In the above question if potential difference is applied, the drift velocity at temperature is
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Correct option: A
Inversely proportional to
Option A (Inversely proportional to ) is correct because drift velocity is inversely proportional to temperature due to increased collisions at higher temperatures.
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Show that one ampere is equivalent to a flow of elementary charges per second.
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it is the number of elementary charges that flow per second for a current of 1 Ampere.
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Wires and are having same resistance at room temperature. When heated, resistance of ' ' increases, and that of ' ' decreases, we conclude that
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Correct option: C
is semiconductor and is metal
Option B ( is metal and is semiconductor) is correct because metals typically have a positive temperature coefficient of resistance, while semiconductors have a negative temperature coefficient.
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Which of the following statements are incorrect?
I. The order of magnitude of current flowing in household appliances is one ampere.
II. The order of magnitude of current in lightening is about one ampere.
III. The order of magnitude of current in nerves in human body is one ampere.
I. The order of magnitude of current flowing in household appliances is one ampere.
II. The order of magnitude of current in lightening is about one ampere.
III. The order of magnitude of current in nerves in human body is one ampere.
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Correct option: A
II and III
Option A (II and III) is correct because the order of magnitude of current in lightning and nerves in the human body is not one ampere.
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When the temperature of a metallic resistor is increased, the product of its resistivity and conductivity
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Correct option: C
Remains constant
Option C (Remains constant) is correct because resistivity and conductivity are inversely proportional, and their product is always 1.
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The current density of a solid cylindrical wire of radius , as a function of radial distance is given by . The total current in the radial region to will be:
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because it is the result of integrating the current density function over the specified radial region.
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Assertion: Potentiometer measures the correct value of emf of a cell.
Reason: No current flows through the cell being balanced at the null point of potentiometer.
Reason: No current flows through the cell being balanced at the null point of potentiometer.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option A is correct because a potentiometer measures EMF at a null point where no current flows, thus providing an accurate reading without drawing current from the cell.
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A potential difference is applied to a copper wire. If the potential difference is increased to , then the drift velocity of electrons will:
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Correct option: A
Be double the initial velocity
Option A (Be double the initial velocity) is correct because drift velocity is directly proportional to the applied potential difference.
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Equal amounts of a metal are converted into cylindrical wire of different lengths and cross-sectional area .The wire with the maximum resistance is the one, which has
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Correct option: C
Option C (lengths = 2L and area = A/2) is correct because resistance is directly proportional to length and inversely proportional to area, so doubling the length and halving the area maximizes resistance.
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If a current is allowed to pass through a circuit consisting of two dissimilar metals, there is either evolution or absorption of heat at the junction, depending upon the direction of the current. The effect is known as
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Correct option: C
Peltier effect
Option C (Peltier effect) is correct because the Peltier effect describes the phenomenon of heat absorption or evolution at the junction of two dissimilar metals when an electric current passes through it.
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Statement-I: Potential difference across the terminals of a battery is always less than emf of the battery.
Statement-II: During discharging of a battery potential difference across the terminals of a battery is less than its emf.
Statement-II: During discharging of a battery potential difference across the terminals of a battery is less than its emf.
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Correct option: D
Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true
Option D (Statement-I is false, but Statement-II is true) is correct because the potential difference can be greater than the EMF during charging, and the statement about discharging is correct.
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The unit of electrical conductivity is
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Correct option: C
Option C () is correct because electrical conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity, and the unit of resistivity is ohm-meter (Ω⋅m). Therefore, the unit of conductivity is .
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Two potentiometers A and B having 4 wires and 10 wires, each having in length are used to compare e.m.f. of 2 cells. Which one will give a larger balancing length?
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Correct option: C
Potentiometer B
Option C (Potentiometer B) is correct because a potentiometer with more wires has a lower potential gradient, leading to a larger balancing length.
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Assertion: A larger dry cell has higher emf.
Reason: The emf of a dry cell is proportional to its size.
Reason: The emf of a dry cell is proportional to its size.
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Correct option: D
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Option D (If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect) is correct because the EMF of a dry cell depends on the materials used and not its size.
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If for a thermocouple is the neutral temperature, is the temperature of the cold junction and is the temperature of inversion, then
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because the neutral temperature is the average of the cold junction temperature and the temperature of inversion.
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Two wires and made of same material and having their lengths in the ratio are connected in series. The potential difference across the wires are and respectively. If and are the radii of and respectively, then is
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Correct option: B
Option B () is correct because the ratio of radii is calculated using the relationship between potential difference, length, and resistance, considering the wires are made of the same material.
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In a thermocouple, which of the following statements is not true
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Correct option: D
When the temperature of cold junction increases, the temperature of inversion also increases
Option D is not true because when the temperature of the cold junction increases, the temperature of inversion decreases, not increases, due to the relationship between neutral temperature, inversion temperature, and cold junction temperature.
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In household electric circuit
I. all electric appliances drawing power are joined in parallel
II. a switch may be either in series or in parallel with the appliance which it controls III. if a switch is in parallel with an appliance, it will draw power when the switch is in the 'off' position (open)
IV. if a switch is in parallel with an appliance, the fuse will blow (burn out) when the switch is put 'on' closed.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. all electric appliances drawing power are joined in parallel
II. a switch may be either in series or in parallel with the appliance which it controls III. if a switch is in parallel with an appliance, it will draw power when the switch is in the 'off' position (open)
IV. if a switch is in parallel with an appliance, the fuse will blow (burn out) when the switch is put 'on' closed.
Which of the above statements are correct?
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Correct option: B
I, III and IV
Option D (I, II and IV) is correct. Appliances are in parallel, a switch can be in series, and a switch in parallel will cause a fuse to blow when closed.
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A constant voltage is applied between two ends of a metallic wire. If the wire is replaced by another wire of same material, half the length and doubled the radius, the rate of heat developed in the wire will be:
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Correct option: A
Increased 8 times
Option A (Increased 8 times) is correct because the rate of heat developed is inversely proportional to the resistance, and the resistance is halved due to the length and quartered due to the radius, resulting in an 8-fold increase.
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To draw maximum current from a combination of cells, how should the cells be grouped?
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Correct option: D
depends upon the relative values of external and internal resistance.
Option D is correct because the grouping of cells depends on matching the total internal resistance to the external resistance for maximum current.
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As the temperature rises the resistance offered by metal
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Correct option: A
Increase
Option A (Increase) is correct because the resistance of a metal increases with temperature due to increased collisions of electrons with the lattice.
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In water voltmeter, the electrolysis of …… takes place
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Correct option: A
Option A () is correct because a water voltmeter electrolyzes water to produce hydrogen and oxygen.
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Two discharge tubes have identical material structure and the same gas is filled in them. The length of one tube is and that of the other tube is . Sparking starts in both the tubes when the potential difference between the cathode and the anode is . If the pressure in the shorter tube is of mercury, what is the pressure in the longer tube?
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Correct option: A
of mercury
Option A ( of mercury) is correct because the sparking potential depends on the product of pressure and distance.
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Faraday’s law states that mass deposited on the electrode is directly proportional to
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Correct option: C
Option C (Atomic mass / Valency) is correct because Faraday's second law states that the mass deposited is proportional to the electrochemical equivalent, which is Atomic mass / Valency.
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For driving a current of 3 Afor 5 minutes in an electric circuit, of work is to be done. Find the emf of the source in the circuit.
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Correct option: C
Option C (1.0 V) is correct because the emf is the work done per unit charge, calculated by dividing the work by the total charge.
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Assertion: A voltmeter must be connected in parallel in a circuit and it should have a high resistance.
Reason: The voltmeter in the circuit must not affect the potential difference measured by it.
Reason: The voltmeter in the circuit must not affect the potential difference measured by it.
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Correct option: A
If both Assertion & Reason are True & the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option A is correct because a voltmeter is connected in parallel to measure potential difference and should have high resistance to minimize current drawn, thus not affecting the measurement.
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The ratio of resistance of two copper wires of the same length and of same cross-sectional area when connected in series to that when connected in parallel is
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Correct option: D
Option D () is correct because the ratio of resistances in series to parallel for two equal resistors is 4:1.
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Two wires of same material have length and and cross-sectional areas and respectively. The ratio of their specific resistances would be
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Correct option: D
Option D (1 : 1) is correct because specific resistance (resistivity) depends only on the material and temperature, not on the dimensions of the wire.
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For a metallic wire, the ratio applied potential difference and =current flowing ) is
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Correct option: B
Increases as the temperature rises
Option B (Increases as the temperature rises) is correct because the resistance of a metallic wire increases with temperature, and the ratio is equal to the resistance.
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