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Current electricity questions

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# Question
1

What is the total resistance of two resistors, R1 = 2 Ω and R2 = 3 Ω , connected in parallel?
A. 1.2 Ω
B. 5 Ω
C. 6 Ω
D. 12 Ω


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2

A potential difference of 24 Volts is applied across a resistor of resistance 12 ohms. The current flowing in the circuit is:
A. 0.5 Amps
B. 1.5 Amps
C. 2.0 Amps
D. 2.5 Amps


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3

A potential difference of 24 volts is applied across a resistor of resistance 12
ohms. The current flowing in the circuit is:
A. 0.5 A
B. 1.5 A
C. 2.0 A
D. 2.5 A


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4

A potential difference of 12 volts is applied across a resistor of resistance 24 ohms. The
current flowing in the circuit is:
A. 0.5 A
B. 0.05 A
C. 0.005 A
D. 0.0005 A.


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5

What is the function of a rheostat in an electric circuit?


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6

List four factors that affect the resistance of a conductor.


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7

Study the circuit diagram in Figure 3, then answer the questions that follow:

current electricity

If the current flowing in 5 Ω resistor is 2 A, calculate the
(i) Current flowing in the 10 Ω resistor.
(ii) Potential difference (p.d.) across the 20 Ω resistor.


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8

Two cells each with an e.m.f. of 1.5 V and internal resistance of 2Ω are connected in (a) series (b) parallel. Find the current in each case when the cells are connected to 1Ω resistor.


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9

Draw an electric circuit showing proper arrangement of ammeter (A), voltmeter (V), battery of two cells, a fixed resistor (R), and an open switch (S). Show the direction of flow of current (I).


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10

Calculate the amount of voltage required to drive a current of 2A through a resistor of 20Ω.


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