NEET Physics Current Electricity MCQs Set 08

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This NEET Physics MCQ set on Current Electricity gives 25 solved multiple choice questions with the correct option and a step-by-step explanation for every answer. It covers Ohm's law, resistivity, combinations of resistors, Kirchhoff's laws, cells, the potentiometer and the Wheatstone bridge.

Question 1: An electric bulb is rated 220V-100W. The power consumed by it when operated on 110 V will be
(a) 75W
(b) 40W
(c) 25W
(d) 50W
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Answer: (c) 25W

Explanation:
1. Resistance of bulb \(R=\frac{{V}^{2}}{P}=\frac{220×220}{100}=484Ω\)
2. Power when the bulb of operated on a voltage
3. \({V}^{'}=110\mathrm{Vwill\ be}{P}^{'}=\frac{{V}^{'2}}{R}=\frac{110×110}{484}=25W\)

Question 2: A \(500 W\) heating unit is designed to operate from a \(115 volt\) line. If the line voltage drops to 110 volt, the percentage drop in heat output will be
(a) \(10.20\%\)
(b) \(8.1\%\)
(c) \(8.6\%\)
(d) \(7.6\%\)
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Answer: (c) \(8.6\%\)

Explanation:
1. \({P}_{consumed}={\left(\frac{{V}_{A}}{{V}_{R}}\right)}^{2}×{P}_{R}={\left(\frac{110}{115}\right)}^{2}×500=457.46 W\)
2. So, percentage drop in power output
3. \(=\frac{(500-457.46)}{500}×100=8.6\%\)

Question 3: A \(100 ohm\) galvanometer gives full scale deflection at \(10 mA.\) How much shunt is required to read \(100 mA\)
(a) \(11.11 ohm\)
(b) \(9.9 ohm\)
(c) \(1.1 ohm\)
(d) \(4.4 ohm\)
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Answer: (a) \(11.11 ohm\)

Explanation:
1. \({i}_{g}=i\frac{S}{G+S}⇒10×{10}^{-3}=\frac{S}{100+S}×100×{10}^{-3}\)
2. \(90 S=1000⇒S=\frac{1000}{90}=11.11 Ω\)

Question 4: Two wires \('A'\) and \('B'\) of the same material have their lengths in the ratio \(1 :2\) and radii in the ratio \(2 :1.\) The two wires are connected in parallel across a battery. The ratio of the heat produced in \('A'\) to the heat produced in \('B'\) for the same time is
(a) 1 :2
(b) 2 :1
(c) 1 :8
(d) 8 :1
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Answer: (d) 8 :1

Explanation:
1. \({R}_{1}=ρ\frac{{l}_{1}}{{A}_{1}}\) and \({R}_{2}=ρ\frac{{l}_{2}}{{A}_{2}}⇒\frac{{R}_{1}}{{R}_{2}}=\frac{{l}_{1}}{{l}_{2}}.\frac{{A}_{2}}{{A}_{1}}=\frac{{l}_{1}}{{l}_{2}}{\left(\frac{{r}_{2}}{{r}_{1}}\right)}^{2}\)
2. Given\(\frac{{l}_{1}}{{l}_{2}}=\frac{1}{2}\) and \(\frac{{r}_{1}}{{r}_{2}}=\frac{2}{1}\)or \(\frac{{r}_{2}}{{r}_{1}}=\frac{1}{2}⇒\frac{{R}_{1}}{{R}_{2}}=\frac{1}{8}\)
3. \(∴\)Ratio of heats \(\frac{{H}_{1}}{{H}_{2}}=\frac{{V}^{2}/{R}_{1}}{{V}^{2}/{R}_{2}}=\frac{{R}_{2}}{{R}_{1}}=\frac{8}{1}\)

Question 5: In a potentiometer experiment, the galvanometer shows no deflection when a cell is connected across \(60 cm\) of the potentiometer wire. If the cell is shunted by a resistance of \(6Ω,\) the balance is obtained across \(50 cm\) of the wire. The internal resistance of the cell is
(a) \(0.5 Ω\)
(b) \(0.6 Ω\)
(c) \(1.2 Ω\)
(d) \(1.5 Ω\)
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Answer: (c) \(1.2 Ω\)

Explanation:
1. \(r=\frac{({l}_{1}-{l}_{2})}{{l}_{2}}×{R}^{'}=\left(\frac{60-50}{50}\right)×6=1.2 Ω\)

Question 6: A heater of 220 V heats a volume of water in 5 min. The same heater when connected to 110 V heats the same volume of water in (minute)
(a) 5
(b) 20
(c) 10
(d) 2.5
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Answer: (b) 20

Explanation:
1. Heat produced by the heater \(H=\frac{{V}^{2}}{R} ×t\)
2. For 220V heater heat produced
3. \({H}_{1}=\frac{{\left(220\right)}^{2}}{R} ×5\)
4. For 110V heater heat produced
5. \({H}_{2}=\frac{{\left(110\right)}^{2}}{R} ×L\)
6. Now, \({H}_{1}={H}_{2}\)
7. \(\frac{110×110}{R} t=\frac{220×220×5}{R}\)
8. \(t=20 \mathrm{min}\)

Question 7: Two electric bulbs (\(60W\) and \(100W\) respectively) are connected in series. The current passing through them is
(a) More in \(100W\) bulb
(b) More in \(60W\) bulb
(c) Same in both
(d) None of these
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Answer: (c) Same in both

Explanation:
1. Because in series current is same

Question 8: Two wires of same dimensions but resistivities\({ρ}_{1}\) and \({ρ}_{2}\)are connected in series. The equivalent resistivity of the combination is
(a) \(\sqrt{{ρ}_{1}{ρ}_{2}}\)
(b) \(({ρ}_{1}+{ρ}_{2})\)
(c) \(\frac{{ρ}_{1}+{ρ}_{2}}{2}\)
(d) None of these
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Answer: (c) \(\frac{{ρ}_{1}+{ρ}_{2}}{2}\)

Explanation:
1. \(R={R}_{1}+{R}_{2}=\frac{{ρ}_{1}l}{A}+\frac{{ρ}_{2}l}{A}=\left({ρ}_{1}+{ρ}_{2}\right)\frac{l}{A}\)…(i)
2. \(R=\frac{ρ(2l)}{A}\)…(ii)
3. From Eqs.(i) and (ii), \(2ρ={ρ}_{1}+{ρ}_{2}\mathrm{or\ ρ}=\frac{{ρ}_{1}+{ρ}_{2}}{2}\)

Question 9: When current flows through a conductor, then the order of drift velocity of electrons will be
(a) \({10}^{10}m/sec\)
(b) \({10}^{-2}cm/sec\)
(c) \({10}^{4}cm/sec\)
(d) \({10}^{-1}cm/sec\)
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Answer: (b) \({10}^{-2}cm/sec\)

Explanation:
1. Order of drift velocity \(={10}^{-4}m/sec={10}^{-2}cm/sec\)

Question 10: A wire of diameter \(0.02 metre\) contains \({10}^{28}\) free electrons per cubic metre. For an electrical current of \(100 A,\) the drift velocity of the free electrons in the wire is nearly
(a) \(1×{10}^{-19}m/s\)
(b) \(5×{10}^{-10}m/s\)
(c) \(2×{10}^{-4}m/s\)
(d) \(8×{10}^{3}m/s\)
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Answer: (c) \(2×{10}^{-4}m/s\)

Explanation:
1. By using \({v}_{d}=\frac{i}{neA}=\frac{100}{{10}^{28}×1.6×{10}^{-19}×\frac{π}{4}×{\left(0.02\right)}^{2}}\)
2. \(=2×{10}^{-4} m/sec\)

Question 11: A certain current passing through a galvanometer produces a deflection of 100 divisions. When a shunt of one ohm is connected, the deflection reduces to 1 division. The galvanometer resistance is
(a) 100\(Ω\)
(b) 99\(Ω\)
(c) 10\(Ω\)
(d) 9.9\(Ω\)
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Answer: (b) 99\(Ω\)

Explanation:
1. Shunt is connected to the galvanometer
2. \({i}_{g}=\frac{iS}{S+G}\)
3. \(1=\frac{100×1}{\left(1+G\right)}\)
4. \(⟹ G=99Ω\)

Question 12: For a given thermocouple neutral temperature
(a) Is a constant
(b) Depends on cold junction temperature
(c) Depends on inversion temperature
(d) Double that of cold junction temperature
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Answer: (a) Is a constant

Explanation:
1. Neutral temperature is defined as temperature of a hot junction of a thermocouple at which the electromotive force of the thermocouple attains its maximum value when cold junction is maintained at a constant temperature of \(0℃.\) Hence, for a given thermocouple neutral temperature is a constant.

Question 13: A steady current \(i\) is flowing through a conductor of uniform cross-section. Any segment of the conductor has
(a) Zero charge
(b) Only positive charge
(c) Only negative charge
(d) Charge proportional to current \(i\)
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Answer: (a) Zero charge

Explanation:
1. As steady current is flowing through the conductor, hence the number of electrons entering from one end and outgoing from the other end of any segment is equal. Hence charge will be zero

Question 14: Equal potentials are applied on an iron and copper wire of same length. In order to have the same current flow in the two wires, the ration \(r\) (iron)/\(r\) (copper) of their radii must be (Given that specific resistance of iron = \(1.0×{10}^{-7} ohm-m\) and specific resistance of copper = \(1.7×{10}^{-8}ohm-m\))
(a) About 1.2
(b) About 2.4
(c) About 3.6
(d) About 4.8
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Answer: (b) About 2.4

Explanation:
1. \(\frac{{r}_{\mathrm{iron}}}{{r}_{\mathrm{Copper}}}=\sqrt{\frac{{ρ}_{\mathrm{iron}}}{{ρ}_{\mathrm{copper}}}}=\sqrt{\frac{1×{10}^{-7}}{1.7×{10}^{-8}}}=2.4\)

Question 15: When 1 g hydrogen (ECE=\(1.044×{106}^{-8}\mathrm{kg}{C}^{-1})\) forms water, 34 kilo cal heat is liberated. The minimum voltage required to decompose water is
(a) 0.75 V
(b) 1.5 V
(c) 3.0 V
(d) 4.5 V
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Answer: (b) 1.5 V

Explanation:
1. Here , \(m=1 g={p}^{-3}\mathrm{kg};\)
2. \(z=1.044×{10}^{-8}\mathrm{kg}{C}^{-1}\)
3. \(H=34 \mathrm{k\ cal.=34×1000×4.2\ J}\)
4. \(q=\frac{m}{z}=\frac{{10}^{-3}}{1.044×{10}^{-8}}=\frac{{10}^{5}}{1.044}\) C
5. and\(V=\frac{H}{q}=\frac{34×1000×4.2}{({10}^{5}/1.044)}=1.5\) V.

Question 16: Two bulbs 40 W and 60 W and rated voltage 240 V are connected in series across a potential difference of 420 V. Which bulb will work at above its rated voltages?
(a) 40 W bulb
(b) 60 W bulb
(c) Both will work
(d) None of these
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Answer: (b) 60 W bulb

Explanation:
1. Resistance of 40 W bulb \(=\frac{240 ×240}{40}\)
2. \(=1440 Ω\)
3. It’s safe current \(=\frac{240}{1440}=0.167 A\)
4. Resistance of 60 W bulb \(=\frac{240 ×240}{60}\)
5. \(=960 Ω\)
6. It’s safe current \(=\frac{240}{960}=0.25 A\)
7. When connected in series to 420 V supply, then the current
8. \(I=\frac{420}{1440+960}=\frac{420}{2400}\)
9. \(=0.175 A\)
10. Thus, current is greater for 40 W bulb, so it will fuse.

Question 17: A thermocouple is made from two metals, Antimony and Bismuth. If one junction of the couple is kept hot and the other is kept cold, then, an electric current will
(a) Flow from Antimony to Bismuth at the hot junction
(b) Flow from Bismuth to Antimony at the cold junction
(c) Not flow through the thermocouple
(d) Flow from Antimony to Bismuth at the cold junction
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Answer: (d) Flow from Antimony to Bismuth at the cold junction

Explanation:
1. When a circuit is made up on any two metals in thermoelectric series, the current flows across the cold junction from the later occurring metal in the series to the one occurring earlier. In thermoelectric series Bismuth comes earlier than Antimony. So, at cold junction current flows from Antimony to Bismuth and at hot junction it flows from bismuth to Antimony.

Question 18: The amount of chlorine produced per-second through electrolysis in a plate which consumes 100 KW power at 200 V is (Given, electrochemical equivalent of chlorine \(=0.367×{10}^{-3}g{C}^{-1})\)
(a) 18.35 g
(b) 1.835 g
(c) 183.5 g
(d) 0.1835 g
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Answer: (d) 0.1835 g

Explanation:
1. \(I=\frac{P}{V}=\frac{{10}^{5}}{200}=500\) A
2. and \(W=zlt=0.367×{10}^{-3}×500×1=0.1835\) g

Question 19: A galvanometer of \(50 ohm\) resistance has 25 divisions. A current of \(4×{10}^{-4} ampere\) gives a deflection of one division. To convert this galvanometer into a voltmeter having a range of \(25 volts,\) it should be connected with a resistance of
(a) \(2500 Ω\) as a shunt
(b) \(2450 Ω\) as a shunt
(c) \(2550 Ω\) in series
(d) \(2450 Ω\) in series
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Answer: (d) \(2450 Ω\) in series

Explanation:
1. Full deflection current \({i}_{g}=25×4×{10}^{-4}=100×{10}^{-4}A\)
2. Using \(R=\frac{V}{{I}_{g}}-G=\frac{25}{100×{10}^{-4}}-50=2450Ω\) in series

Question 20: A resistor has a colour code of green, blue, brown and silver. What is its resistance?
(a) 5600\(Ω±10\%\)
(b) 560\(Ω±5\%\)
(c) \(560Ω±10\%\)
(d) \(56Ω±5\%\)
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Answer: (c) \(560Ω±10\%\)

Explanation:
1. \(R=56×10±10\%=560+10\%\)

Question 21: In a copper voltmeter experiment, current is decreased to one-fourth of the initial value but is passed for four times the earlier duration. Amount of copper deposited will be
(a) Same
(b) One-fourth the previous value
(c) Four times the previous value
(d) \(\frac{1}{16}th\) the previous value
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Answer: (a) Same

Explanation:
1. In the first case, \(Zit=m\)
2. In the second case, \(Z×\frac{i}{4}×4t=m\)

Question 22: Resistance in the two gaps of a \(meter\) bridge are \(10 ohm\) and \(30 ohm\) respectively. If the resistances are interchanged the balance point shifts by
(a) \(33.3 cm\)
(b) \(66.67 cm\)
(c) \(25 cm\)
(d) \(50 cm\)
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Answer: (d) \(50 cm\)

Explanation:
1. \(S=\left(\frac{100-l}{l}\right).R\)
2. Initially, \(30=\left(\frac{100-l}{l}\right)×10⇒l=25cm\)
3. Finally, \(10=\left(\frac{100-l}{l}\right)×30⇒l=75cm\)
4. So, shift \(=50cm\)

Question 23: Two resistances\(R\mathrm{and\ 2}R\) are connected in parallel in an electric circuit. The thermal energy developed in in\(R\mathrm{and\ 2}R\) is in the ratio
(a) 1 : 2
(b) 1 : 4
(c) 4 : 1
(d) 2 : 1
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Answer: (d) 2 : 1

Explanation:
1. The resistance are connected in parallel hence, voltage will remain constant
2. \(E=\frac{{V}^{2}t}{R}\)
3. \(⟹E∝\frac{1}{R}\)
4. \(\frac{{E}_{1}}{{E}_{2}}=\frac{{R}_{2}}{{R}_{1}}=\frac{2R}{R}=\frac{2}{1}\)

Question 24: For measurement of potential difference, potentiometer is preferred in comparison to voltmeter because
(a) Potentiometer is more sensitive than voltmeter
(b) The resistance of potentiometer is less than voltmeter
(c) Potentiometer is cheaper than voltmeter
(d) Potentiometer does not take current from the circuit
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Answer: (d) Potentiometer does not take current from the circuit

Explanation:
1. Potentiometer works on null deflection method. In balance condition no current flows in secondary circuit.

Question 25: In the absence of applied potential, the electric current flowing through a metallic wire is zero because
(a) The electrons remain stationary
(b) The electrons are drifted in random direction with a speed of the order of \({10}^{-2}\) cm\({s}^{-1}\)
(c) The electrons move in random direction with a speed of the order close to that of velocity of light
(d) Electrons and ions move in opposite direction
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Answer: (c) The electrons move in random direction with a speed of the order close to that of velocity of light

Explanation:
1. At room temperature, the free electrons in a conductor move randomly with speed of the order of \({10}^{5}m{s}^{-1}\). Since, the motion of the electrons is random there is no net charge flow in any direction.

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