“Ohm’s Law”

1. Resistance of a wire is y Ω. The wire is stretched to triple its length, then the resistance becomes
a) y/3
b) 3y
c) 6y
d) y/6
Answer: b
Explanation: Resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to its length. That is, when the length of
conductor is tripled, its resistance also gets tripled.

2. An electric current of 10 A is the same as

a) 10 J/C
b) 10 V/C
c) 10C/sec
d) 10 W/sec
Answer: c
Explanation: Mathematically, electric current can be defined as the ratio of the charge to the time in
which charge flows.

3. Consider a circuit with two unequal resistances in parallel, then

a) large current flows in large resistor
b) current is same in both
c) potential difference across each is same
d) smaller resistance has smaller conductance
Answer: c
Explanation: In parallel combination of resistors, the potential difference across each resistors is the same.

4. In which of the following cases is Ohm’s law not applicable?

a) Electrolytes
b) Arc lamps
c) Insulators
d) Vacuum ratio values
Answer: c
Explanation: According to the Ohm’s law, it is applicable only to conductors. Hence, Ohm’s law is not
applicable in case of insulators.
5. A copper wire of length l and diameter d has potential difference V applied at its two ends. The drift
velocity is V. If the diameter of wire is made d/4, then drift velocity becomes
a) V/16
b) 16V
c) V
d) V/4
Answer: b
Explanation: Drift velocity is inversely proportional to area of material i.e, V=I/nAq.

6. Which of the following bulbs will have high resistance?

a) 220V, 60W
b) 220V,100W
c) 115V,60W
d) 115V,100 W
Answer: a
Explanation: Resistance is directly proportional to sqaure of voltage and inversely proportional to the
power.

7. Ohm’s law is not applicable to

a) dc circuits
b) high currents
c) small resistors
d) semi-conductors
Answer: d
Explanation: Ohm’s law is not applicable to semi-conductors and insulators.

8. Conductance is expressed in terms of

a) mho
b) mho/m
c) ohm/m
d) m/ohm
Answer: a
Explanation: Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance and is expreswsed in terms of mho.

9. Resistivity of a wire depends on

a) length of wire
b) cross section area
c) material
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: Resistivity of a wire is a constant and it depends on the type of material used.

10. In a current-voltage relationship graph of a linear resistor, the slope of the graph will indicate
a) conductance
b) resistance
c) resistivity
d) a constant
Answer: a
Explanation: The slope of the graph is the ratio of current to voltage which indicates conductance.

“Power”.

1. Which of the following is not an expression power?

a) P=VI
b) P=I2R
c) P=V2/R
d) All of the mentioned
Answer d
Explanation: Power is the product of voltage and current. Writing I in terms of V, we get P=V 2/R and
writing V in terms of I, we get P=I2r.

2. Which of the following statements are true?

a) Power is proportional to Voltage
b) Power is proportional to current
c) Neither of the statements are right
c) Both the statements are right
Answer: d
Explanation: Power is proportional to both voltage and current. Hence both the options are right.

3. A 250V bulb passes a current of 0.3A. Calculate the power in the lamp.
a) 75W
b) 50W
c) 25W
d) 90W
Answer: a
Explanation: Here, V = 250v and I = 0.3A. P=VI. Which implies that, P=250*0.3=75W.
4. Kilowatt-hour(kWh) is a unit of?
a) Current
b) Power
c) Energy
d) Resistance
Answer: c
Explanation: Power is the energy per unit time. That is, P=E/t. If the unit of power is kW and the unit of
time is hour, then the unit of energy=unit of power*unit of time=kWh.

5. Calculate the power in the 20 ohm resistance.

a) 2000kW
b) 2kW
c) 200kW
d) 2W
Answer: b
Explanation: Here V = 200v and Resistance( R) = 20ohm. P=V2/R= 2002/20=2000W=2kW.

6. A current of 5A flows in a resistor of 2 ohm. Calculate the power in the resistor and the energy
dissipated in 300 seconds.
a) 15kJ
b) 15000kJ
c)1500J
d) 15J
Answer: a
Explanation: P=I2R =52*2=50W.
E= Pt=50*300=15000J=15kJ.

7. Calculate the power across each 20 ohm resistance.

a) 1000W, 1000W
b) 500W, 500W
c) 1000kW, 1000kW
d) 500kW, 500kW
Answer: b
Explanation: This is a series connected circuit hence the current across each resistance is the same. To
find current: I=V/R=200/20=5A.
To find power: P=I2R=52*20=500W. Since both the resistors have a resistance of 20 ohm, the power
across both is the same.

8. Calculate the power across each 10 ohm resistance.

a) 1000kW, 1000kW
b) 1kW, 1kW
c) 100W, 100W
d) 100kW, 100kW
Answer: b
Explanation: This parallel connected circuit, hence the voltage across each of the resistors are the same.
P=V2/R= 1002/10=1000W=1kW. Since both the resistors receive the same amount of voltage, the Power
in both are the same.
9. Calculate the work done in a resistor of 20 ohm carrying 5A of current in 3 hours.
a) 1.5J
b) 15J
c) 1.5kWh
d) 15kWh
Answer: c
Explanation: To find power: P=I2R=52*20=500W=0.5kW.
To find Work done: W=Pt=0.5*3=1.5kWh.

10. The SI unit of power is?

a) kW(kilo-watt)
b) J/s(joules per second)
c) Ws(watt-second)
d) J/h(joules per hour
Answer: b
Explanation: Power = energy/time =J/s(joules per second). Hence the Si unit of Power is J/s.

“Principle of Energy Conversion”

1. An electro-mechanical energy conversion device is one which converts _______

a) Electrical energy to mechanical energy only
b) Mechanical energy to electrical energy only
c) All of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: The operating principles of electrical to mechanical and mechanical to electrical conversion
devices are similar, hence, the common name electro-mechanical device.However, their structural details
differ depending on their function.

2. What is the coupling field used between the electrical and mechanical systems in an energy conversion
devices?
a) Magnetic field
b) Electric field
c) Magnetic field or Electric field
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: Either electric field or magnetic field can be used, however most commonly we use
magnetic field because of its greater energy storage capacity.
3. The energy storing capacity of magnetic field is about ________ times greater than that of electric
field?
a) 50,000
b) 25,000
c) 10,000
d) 40,000
Answer: b
Explanation: As the energy storage capacity of the magnetic field is higher, it is most commonly used as
coupling medium in electro-mechanical energy conversion devices.

4. The formula for energy stored in the mechanical system of linear motion type is ______
a) 1/2 Jwr2
b) 1/2 mv2
c) 1/2 mv
d) Jwr2
Answer: b
Explanation: Energy stored is kinetic energy, since the system is of linear motion.

5. In an electro-mechanical energy conversion device, the coupling field on the

(i) electrical side is associated with emf and current
(ii) electrical side is associated with torque and speed
(iii) mechanical side is associated with emf and current
(iv) mechanical side is associated with torque and speed

From the above, the correct statements are

a) (i) & (ii)
b) (ii) & (iii)
c) (iii) & (iv)
d) (i) and (iv)
Answer: d
Explanation: The coupling field will be associated with the electrical quantities on electrical side and vice
versa.

6. A coupling magnetic field must react with

(i) electrical system in order to extract energy from mechanical system
(ii) mechanical system in order to extract energy from mechanical system
(iii) electrical system in order to extract energy from electrical system
(iv) mechanical system in order to extract energy from electrical system
(v) electrical or mechanical system for electro-mechanical energy conversion

From the above, the correct statements are

a) (i), (ii) & (iii)
b) (ii), (iii) & (v)
c) (ii), (iii) & (iv)
d) (ii), (iii) & (v)
Answer: b
Explanation: To convert electrical to mechanical, the coupling magnetic field must take energy from
input, the electrical system and vice versa.

7. The developed electromagnetic force and/or torque in electromechanical energy conversion system,
acts in such a direction that tends to ___________
a) increase the stored energy at constant mmf
b) decrease the stored energy at constant mmf
c) decrease the co-energy at constant mmf
d) increase the stored energy at constant flux
Answer: b
Explanation: fe=-(∂Wfld (φ,x))/∂x= -(∂Wfld (∅,x))/∂x and Te=-(∂Wfld (φ,θ))/∂θ=-(∂Wfld(∅,θ))/∂θ.

8. The developed electromagnetic force and/or torque in electromechanical energy conversion systems,
acts in a direction that tends to ___________
(i) increase the co-energy at constant flux
(ii) increase the co-energy at constant mmf
(iii) decrease the stored energy at constant mmf
(iv) decrease the stored energy at constant flux

Which of the above statements are correct?

a) (ii), (iv)
b) (i), (iii)
c) (ii), (iii)
d) (i), (iv)
Answer: a
Explanation: fe=-(∂Wfld (φ,x))/∂x and fe= (∂Wfld1(F,x))/∂x.

9. A physical system of electromechanical energy conversion, consists of a stationary part creating a

magnetic field with electric energy input, and a moving part giving mechanical energy output. If the
movable part is kept fixed, the entire electrical energy input will be _______
a) stored in the magnetic field
b) stored in the electric field
c) divided equally between the magnetic and electric fields
d) zero
Answer: a
Explanation: As the movable part is fixed, Wmech=0, we know, Welec=Wmech+ Wfld,therefore, Welec=Wfld.

“Energy”

1. Which among the following is a unit for electrical energy?

a) V(volt)
b) Wh(kilowatt-hour)
c) Ohm
d) C(coloumb)
Answer: b
Explanation: Watt is a unit of power and hour is a unit of time. Energy is the product of power and time,
hence the unit for power is kWh.

2. A bulb has a power of 200W. What is the energy dissipated by it in 5 minutes?

a) 60J
b) 1000J
c) 60kJ
d) 1kJ
Answer: c
Explanation: Here, Power = 200w and time = 5min. E=Pt => E= 200*5= 1000Wmin=60000Ws= 60000J=
60kJ.

3. Out of the following, which one is not a source of electrical energy?

a) Solar cell
b) Battery
c) Potentiometer
d) Generator
Answer: c
Explanation: A potentiometer is an instrument used for measuring voltage hence it is not a source for
electrical energy.

4. Calculate the energy dissipated by the circuit in 50 seconds.

a) 50kJ
b) 50J
c) 100j
d) 100kJ
Answer: a
Explanation: Here V = 100 and R = 10. Power in the circuit= V2/R= 1002/10= 1000W.
Energy= Pt= 1000*50= 50000J= 50kJ.

5. Which among the following is an expression for energy?

a) V2It
b) V2Rt
c) V2t/R
d) V2t2/R
Answer: c
Explanation: Expression for power= VI, substituting I from ohm’s law we can write, P=V2/R. Energy is
the product of power and time, hence E=Pt= V2t/R.

6. Calculate the energy in the 10 ohm resistance in 10 seconds.

a) 400J
b) 40kJ
c) 4000J
d) 4kJ
Answer: b
Explanation: Since the resistors are connected in parallel, the voltage across both the resistors are the
same, hence we can use the expression P=V2/R. P=2002/10= 4000W. E=Pt= 4000*10=40000Ws=
40000J= 40kJ.

7. A battery converts___________
a) Electrical energy to chemical energy
b) Chemical energy to electrical energy
c) Mechanical energy to electrical energy
d) Chemical energy to mechanical energy
Answer: b
Explanation: A battery is a device in which the chemical elements within the battery react with each other
to produce electrical energy.

8. A current of 2A flows in a wire offering a resistance of 10ohm. Calculate the energy dissipated by the
wire in 0.5 hours.
a) 72Wh
b) 72kJ
c) 7200J
d) 72kJh
Answer b
Explanation: Here I (current) = 2A and Resistance(R) = 10ohm. Power= I2R= 22*10=40. Energy=Pt=
40*0.5*60*60= 72000J=72kJ.

9. Calculate the energy in the 5 ohm resistor in 20 seconds.

a) 21.5kJ
b) 2.15kJ
c) 2.15J
d) 21.5kJ
Answer: a
Explanation: The current in the circuit is equal to the current in the 5 ohm resistor since it a series
connected circuit, hence I=220/(5+10)=14.67A. P=I2R= 14.672*5=1075.8W. E=Pt= 1075.8*20=
21516J=21.5kJ.

“Temperature Coefficient of Resistance”

1. The resistance of pure metals ___________

a) Increases with increase in temperature
b) Decreases with increase in temperature
c) Remains the same with increase in temperature
d) Becomes zero with increase in temperature
Answer: a
Explanation: In a conductor, the valence band and conduction band overlap each other, there is an excess
of electrons in the conduction band. When the temperature increases, there is an overcrowding of
electrons in the conduction band hence reducing the mobility and hence resistance increases.
2. The resistance of insulators __________
a) Increases with increase in temperature
b) Decreases with increase in temperature
c) Remains the same with increase in temperature
d) Becomes zero with increase in temperature
Answer: b
Explanation: In case of an insulator, the energy gap between the conduction band and the valence band is
very large. When the temperature is increased, the electrons move from the conduction band to the
valence band and hence it starts conducting. When conductance increases, resistance decreases, since
C=1/R. Thus, when temperature increases, resistance decreases in insulators.

3. Which of the following statements are true about metals?

a) Metals have a positive temperature coefficient
b) Metals have a negative temperature coefficient
c) Metals have zero temperature coefficient
d) Metals have infinite temperature coefficient
Answer: a
Explanation: The resistance of metals increases with an increase in temperature thus, it has a positive
temperature coefficient.

4. Which of the following statements are true about insulators?

a) Insulators have a positive temperature coefficient
b) Insulators have a negative temperature coefficient
c) Insulators have zero temperature coefficient
d) Insulators have infinite temperature coefficient
Answer: b
Explanation: Insulators have a negative temperature coefficient because as temperature increases, the
resistance of insulators decreases.

5. What is the unit of temperature coefficient?

a) ohm/centigrade
b) ohm-centigrade
c) centigrade-1
d) centigrade
Answer: c
Explanation: R=Reff[1+temp. coeff(T-Teff)].
From the given expression: (R/Reff-1)/(T-Teff)= temp. coeff. Hence, the unit is the reciprocal of that of
temperature= centigrade-1.

6. A copper coil has a resistance of 200 ohm when its mean temperature is 0 degree centigrade. Calculate
the resistance of the coil when its mean temperature is 80 degree centigrade.
a) 268.5 ohm
b) 268.5 kilo-ohm
c) 286.5 ohm
d) 286.5 kilo-ohm
Answer: a
Explanation: The temperature coefficient of copper is 0.00428 centigrade-1
R1=R0(1+temp. coeff.*T1)= 200(1+0.00428*80)= 268.5 ohm.

7. The temperature of a coil cannot be measured by which of the following methods?

a) Thermometer
b) Increase in resistance of the coil
c) Thermo-junctions embedded in the coil
d) Caloriemeter
Answer: d
Explanation: Caloriemeter measures the amount of heat and not the temperature of coil coefficient.
Temperature of a coil is mainly measured by thermometer.

8. The rise or fall in resistance with the rise in temperature depends on________
a) The property of the conductor material
b) The current in the metal
c) Both the given options
d) Does not depend on any factor
Answer: a
Explanation: The rise or fall in resistance with rise in temperature depends upon the property of the
material. Hence it rises with temperature in metals and falls with temperature in insulators and semi-
conductors.

9. If the temperature is increased in semi-conductors such that the resistance incessantly falls, it is termed
as_______
a) Avalanche breakdown
b) Zener breakdown
c) Thermal runway
d) Avalanche runway
Answer c
Explanation: When the temperature keeps increasing, the resistance keeps falling continuously and hence
the current to increase. This causes the heat in the semi-conductor to rise. This causes the temperature to
increase further and the resistance to further decrease. This process continues and until there is sufficient
heat to destroy the structure of the semi-conductor completely. This is known as thermal runway.

10. Materials having resistance almost equal to zero is_______

a) Semi-conductor
b) Conductor
c) Superconductors
d) Insulators
Answer: c
Explanation: When the temperature of a material falls to absolute zero, the resistance falls to zero and
hence there are no I2R losses. Since resistance is zero, conductance is almost infinity and hence these
materials are known as superconductors.

“The Voltage Divider and Current Divider Circuits”.

1. Where voltage division problem arises

a) Series connected resistors
b) Parallel connected resistors
c) When resistors are equal
d) Both series and parallel resistors.
Answer: a
Explanation: In series, voltage is the difference and current same.

2. Where current division problem arises

a) Series connected resistors
b) Parallel connected resistors
c) When resistors are equal
d) Both series and parallel resistors.
Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel voltage is same and current is the difference.

3. If there are 3 Resistors R1, R2 and R3 in series and V is total voltage and I is total current then Voltage
across R2 is
a) V R3/ R1 + R2 + R3
b) V R2/ R1 + R2 + R3
c) V R1/R1 + R2 + R3
d) V
Answer: b
Explanation: V2 =I R2
= V R2/ R1 + R2 + R3.

4.

Calculate Voltage across 2Ω Resistor where supply v= 10volts.

a) 2V
b) 3V
c) 10V
d) 4V
Answer: d
Explanation: I = 10/5 = 2A
V2 = 10(2)
V2 = I.R2
= 2(2)
4V.

5.
Calculate i =?
a) -1A
b) +2A
c) 8A
d) -5A
Answer: b
Explanation: i = 1/1+3(8)
= 2A.

6. For a parallel connected resistor R1, R2 and a voltage of V volts. Current across the first resistor is
given by
a) I R1
b) I R2
c) I R1 / R1 + R2
d) I R2 / R1 + R2
Answer: d
Explanation: I1 = V / R1
R = R1. R2 / R1 + R2
= I . R1. R2 / R1 . R1 + R2
I1 = I R2 / R1 + R2.

7. R1 = 1Ω, R2 = 3Ω, R3 = 5Ω and R4 = 7Ω connected in series. Total voltage = 20V, Current I, V2 =?

a) I = 1.23, V2 = 3.75
b) I = 1.25, V2 = 3.75
c) I = 1.15, V2= 3.73
d) I = 1.16, V2 = 3.72
Answer: b
Explanation: I = 20/ 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 1.25A
V2 = V. R2 / R1 + R2 + R3 + R4
= 20(3)/16
= 3.75V.

8. R1 = 1Ω, R2 = 3Ω, R3 = 5Ω and R4 = 7Ω connected in parallel. Total Current = 23A. Then V, I1 , I2 =?

a) 12.26v, 1.725, 2.875
b) 12.23v, 2.875, 1.725
c) 11.26v, 1.95, 1.74
d) 11.23v, 1.74, 1.95
Answer: a
Explanation: V = I/R
V = I (R1 + R2) R1 R2 = 12.26v
I1 = IR2/ R1 + R2 = 1.725A
I2 = IR1/ R1 + R2
= 2.875A.

9. Voltage division is necessary for parallel resistance networks

a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel, connection voltage is same so no division is required.

10. Why is current division necessary?

a) In series current is the same
b) In parallel current differs
c) Because the voltage is also different
d) Because of Kirchhoff’s laws.
Answer: b
Explanation: In parallel current differs.

“Megger”.

1. High resistances are of the order of __________

a) 0.1 Mῼ
b) 10 mῼ
c) 1 kῼ
d) 10 Gῼ
Answer: a
Explanation: Resistances of the order of 0.1 Mῼ and above are known as high resistances. Resistance
values upto 1 ῼ are known as low resistances. Resistances upto a few kῼ are known as medium
resistances.

2. Megger is a ________
a) source of e.m.f
b) source to measure high resistance
c) type of a null detector
d) current carrier
Answer: b
Explanation: Megger is a portable instrument to measure high resistances.

3. Megger is also used for ________

a) providing additional e.m.f
b) bridge balance
c) testing insulation resistance
d) controlling the temperature
Answer: c
Explanation: A null detector is used to balance the bridge. Additional e.m.f can be provided to a circuit by
increasing the magnitude of the voltage source. Megger is used for testing the insulation resistance of
cables.

4. Megger works on the principle of ________

a) kirchhoff’s current laws
b) ohm’s law
c) gauss’s law
d) electromagnetic induction
Answer: d
Explanation: Ohm’s law is applicable to only purely resistive circuits which are based on linearity
principle. Megger basically works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.

5. The role of the permanent magnet in a megger is to ________

a) provide field
b) provide voltage
c) generate power
d) balance the circuit
Answer: a
Explanation: Voltage can be provided by means of an e.m.f source. Power generation occurs when current
flows through a circuit. Permanent magnet in a megger is used to provide field for the generator as well as
the ohmmeter.

6. A guard ring is provided in a megger to ________

a) protect the circuit
b) eliminate error
c) reduce current flow
d) limit the temperature rise
Answer: b
Explanation: Temperature rise can be prevented by reducing the flow of excessive current through the
circuit. The role of a guard ring in a megger is to reduce the errors due to leakage current.

7. The supply to the megger is given by ________

a) ac motor
b) ac generator
c) permanent magnet dc motor
d) dc generator
Answer: c
Explanation: Megger works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. Supply can be given through a
dc motor. A permanent magnet dc motor driven by hand is used as a source of supply to the megger.

8. The moving element of the ohmmeter in a megger consists of ________

a) 1 coil
b) 4 coils
c) 3 coils
d) 10 coils
Answer: c
Explanation: The moving element of an ohmmeter in a megger consists of three coils, namely current or
deflection coil, pressure or control coil and compensating coil.

9. The role of the compensating coil in a megger is ________

a) reduce current
b) increase voltage
c) control temperature
d) scaling
Answer: d
Explanation: Temperature is controlled by minimizing the flow of current through the circuit. Better
scaling proportions can be achieved in a megger by making use of a compensating coil
 Unit 1
1. If the length of a wire of resistance R is uniformly stretched to n times its original value, its
new resistance is,

(a) nR (b) R/n (c) n2R (d) R/n2

2. Two wires A and B of the same material and length L and 2L have radius L and 2L
respectively. The ratio of their specific resistance will be,
(a) 1:1 (b) 1:2 (c) 1:4 (d) 1:8

3. The current through an electrical conductor is 1 ampere when the temperature of the
conductor is 0oc and 0.7 ampere when the temperature is 100oc. the current when the temperature
of conductor is 1200oc must be

(a) 0.08 amp (b) 0.16 amp (c) 0.32 amp (d) 0.64 amp

4. A length of the wire having resistance of 1 Ω is cut into four equal parts and these four
parts are bundled together side by side to form the wire. The new resistance will be,

(a) 1/4Ω (b) 1/16Ω (c) 4Ω (d) 16Ω

5. The hot resistance of the filament of a bulb is higher than the cold resistance because the
temperature coefficient of the filament is
(a) negative (b) infinite (c) zero (d) positive

6. The insulation resistance of the insulating material should be,

(a) high (b) low (c) zero (d) none of these

7. The resistance of a wire is R ohms; it is stretched to double its length. The new resistance of
the wire in ohms is,

(a) R/2Ω (b) 2RΩ (c) 4RΩ (d) R/4Ω

8. In which of the following substances, the resistance decreases with the increase in
temperature.

(a) carbon (b) constantan (c) copper (d) silver

9. The resistance of the wire of uniform diameter d and length l is R. The resistance of another
wire of same material but diameter 2d and length 4l will be,

(a) 2R (b) R (c) R/2 (d) R/4

10. The temperature coefficient of the resistance of the wire is 0.00125oC. At 300oK, its
resistance is 1 ohm. The resistance of the wire will be 2 ohm at,

(a) 1154 ok (b) 1100 ok (c) 1400 ok (d) 1127 ok

11. The resistance of the 20 cm long wire is 5 ohm. The wire is stretched to a uniform wire of 40
cm length. The resistance (ohm) now will be

(a) 5 (b) 10 (c) 20 (d) 200

12. The current of 4.8 amps is flowing in a conductor. The number of electrons flowing per
second through the conductor will be,

(a) 3×1019 (b) 76.8×1020 (c) 7.68×1020 (d) 3×1020

13. A carbon resistor has colored strips as brown, green, orange and silver respectively. The
resistance is,

(a) 15kΩ±10% (b) 10kΩ±10% (c) 15kΩ±5% (d) 10kΩ±5%

14. A wire has the resistance of 10Ω. It is stretched by one tenth of its original length. Then its
resistance will be,

(a) 10Ω (b) 12.1Ω (c) 9Ω (d) 11Ω

15. A 10 m long wire of resistance 20 ohm is connected in series with a battery of EMF 3 volts
(with negligible internal resistance) and a resistance of 10 ohms. The potential gradient along the
wire in volt per meter is,

(a) 0.02 (b) 0.1 (c) 0.2 (d) 1.2

16. The diameter of an atom is about,

(a) 10-10 m (b) 10-8 m (c) 10-2 m (d) 10-15 m

17. 1 cm3 of copper at room temperature has about……….. no of free electrons.

(a) 200 (b) 20×1010 (c) 8.5×1022 (d) 3×105

18. The electric current is due to flow of …………..charges.

(a) positive (b) negative (c) both (d) neutral.

19. The quantity of charge that will be transferred by a current flow of 10 amps over 1 hour
period is,

(a) 10C (b) 3.6×104 C (c) 2.4×104 C (d) 1.6×102 C

20. The drift velocity of the Electrons is of the order of,

(a) 1 m/s (b) 10-3 m/s (c) 106 m/s (d) 3×108 m/s

21. Insulators have…………..temperature coefficient of resistance.

(a) zero (b) positive (c) negative (d) none of these

22. Eureka has almost………….temperature coefficient of resistance.

(a) almost zero (b) positive (c) negative (d) none of these

23. Constantan wire is used to make standard resistance because it has,

(a) low resistivity (b) high resistivity

(c) negligibly small RTC (d) high melting point

24. Two resistors A and B have resistances RA and RB respectively with RA < RB. The
resistivities of the materials are ρA and ρB, then

(a) ρA > ρB (b) ρA = ρB (c) ρA < ρB (d) unable to define

25. in case of liquids, ohms law is………..

(a) fully obeyed (b) partially obeyed

(c) no relation between current and p.d. (d) None of the above

26. Three 9 ohm resistances are connected to form triangle. What is the resistance between any

Two corner

( a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 6 (d) 8

27. The thickness of insulation provided on the conductor depends on

(a) The magnitude of current flow through it.

(b) The magnitude of the voltage of conductor

(c) both a and b (d) none of above

28. Two heaters A and B are connected in parallel across a suitable supply. The heater A
produces heat 250 Kcal in 10 minutes while the heater B produces 500 kcal in 5 minutes. If the
resistance of heater A is 10 ohm, then the resistance of the heater B is

( a) 1.5 ohm (b) 2.5 ohm (c) 3.5 ohm (d) 4.5 ohm

29. The electrical energy required to raised the temperature of a given amount of water is 700
Kwh . If heat losses are 30 % the total heat energy required is

( a) 900 kwh (b) 1000 kwh (c) 1100kwh (d) 1200 kwh

30. Five 100 W, 110 V heaters are connected in series across a 400v supply. The total power
consumed by heater under this condition will be

( a) 650 W (b) 540 W (c) 430 W (d) 320W

31. If a 230 v heater is used on 115 v supply , heat produce will be

(a) four times the normal

(b) two times the normal

(c) one half of the normal

(d) one fourth of the normal

32. For a given line voltage, four heating coil will produce maximum heat when connected

(a) all in series

(b) all in parallel

(c ) with two parallel pairs in series

(d) one pair in parallel with other two in series

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Unit 1 MCQ Answers

QUESTION NO. ANSWERS

1 C
2 B
3 B
4 B
5 D
6 A
7 C
8 A
9 B
10 B
11 C
12 A
13 A
14 B
15 c
16 a
17 c
18 c
19 b
20 b
21 c
22 a
23 c
24 d
25 a
26 C
27 b
28 b
29 b.
30 d.
31 d.
32 b.