VIBGYOR HIGH
2024-25
SUBJECT:PHYSICS
QUESTION BANK
CLASS: X
CHAPTER: ELECTRICITY
Question-I Multiple choice questions: (Each question carries 1 mark)
Q.1 Which of the following is the SI Unit of Electric Current?
a Ohm
b Ampere
c Volt
d Faraday
Q.2 What is the rate of flow of electric charges called?
a Electric potential
b electric conductance
c Electric current
d none of these
Q.3 Which instrument is used for measuring electric potential?
a Ammeter
b galvanometer
c Voltmeter
d potentiometer
Q.4 Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon
a Its length
b Its thickness
c Its shape
d Nature of the material
Q.5 A fuse wire repeatedly gets burnt when used with a good
heater. It is advised to use a fuse wire of
a More length
b Less radius
c Less length
d More radius
Q.6 The least resistance obtained by using 2 Ω, 4 Ω, 1 Ω and
100 Ω is
a < 100 Ω
b <4Ω
c <1Ω
d >2Ω
Q.7 Work of 14 J is done to move 2 C charge between two
points on a conducting wire. What is the potential
difference between the two points?
a 28 V
b 14 V
c 7V
d 3.5 V
Q.8 A circuit has a charge of 2C moving through it in 3 s. Which
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electrical
component in the circuit, if present, will show the current?
a Voltmeter will show a current of 6 A
b Ammeter will show a current of 0.7 A
c Rheostat will show a current of 0.7 A
d Resistor will show a current of 0.35 A
Two devices are connected between two points, say A and B,
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in parallel.
The physical quantity that will remain the same between the
two points is
a Current
b Voltage
c Resistance
d None of these
Q.10 The hindrance presented by material of conductor to the
smooth passing of electric current is known as:
a Resistance
b Conductance
c Inductance
d None of these
Q.11 Two bulbs are rated 40W, 220W and 60W, 220W. The ratio
of their resistances will be
a 4:3
b 3:4
c 2:3
d 3:2
Two resistors connected in series give an equivalent resistance
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of 10 Ω
When connected in parallel, give 2.4 Ω. Then the individual
resistance is
a each of 5 Ω
b 6 Ω and 4 Ω
c 7 Ω and 4 Ω
d 8 Ω and 2 Ω
Q.13 If n resistors each of resistance R are connected in parallel
combination, then their equivalent resistance is
a R/n2
b n2/R
c n/R
d R/n
In an electrical circuit, two resistors of 2 Ω and 4 Ω,
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respectively, are
connected in series to a 6 V battery. The heat dissipated by the
4 Ω resistor
in 5 s will be
a 5J
b 10 J
c 20 J
d 30 J
Q.15 Unit of electric power may also be expressed as
a Volt-ampere
b Kilowatt-hour
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c Watt second
d Joule second
Q.16 Which combination of a 2 Ω resistor and 4 Ω resistor offers the
least resistance to current in the circuit?
a Series combination, which results in a net resistance of 2 Ω
b Parallel combination, which results in a net resistance of 2 Ω
c Series combination, which results in a net resistance of 1.5 Ω
d Parallel combination, which results in a net resistance of 0.5 Ω
Q.17 The resistance whose V – I graph is given below is
a 5/3 Ω
b 3/5 Ω
c 5/2 Ω
d 2/5 Ω
Q.18 What is the relationship between resistance and current?
a They are directly related to each other
b They are inversely related to each other
c The resistance has a greater magnitude than the current
d The current has a greater magnitude than the resistance
Q.19 The image shows a combination of 4 resistors.
What is the net resistance between the two points in the
circuit?
a 0.5 Ω
b 1.0 Ω
c 1.5 Ω
d 2.0 Ω
Q.20 How much more heat is produced if the current is doubled?
a Twice the original amount
b Thrice the original amount
c Four the original amount
d Five the original amount
A cooler of 1500 W, 200 volts and a fan of 500 W, 200 volts
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are to be used
from a household supply. The rating of the fuse to be used is
a 2.5 A
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b 5.0 A
c 7.5 A
d 10 A
Q.22 Which of the following represents voltage?
a Work done / Current × Time
b Work done × Charge
c Work done × Time / Current
d Work done × Charge × Time
If R1 and R2 be the resistance of the filament of 40 W and 60
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W,
respectively, operating 220 V, then
a R1 < R2
b R2 < R1
c R1 = R2
d R1 ≥ R2
A coil in the heater consumes power P on passing current. If it
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is cut into
halves and joined in parallel, it will consume power
a P
b P/2
c 2P
d 4P
Q.25 Calculate the current flow through the 10 Ω resistor in the
Following circuit
a 1.2 A
b 0.6 A
c 0.2 A
d 2.0 A
Q.26 The resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to:
a Its area of cross-section
b Density
c melting point
d Length
When a 40V battery is connected across an unknown
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resistor:
there is a current of 100 mA in the circuit. Find the value of
the resistance of the resister:
a 5000 Ω
b 800 Ω
c 0.8 Ω
d None of these
Q.28 The purpose of a rheostat is:
a Increase the magnitude of current only
b Decrease the magnitude of current only
c Increase or decrease the magnitude of current
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d None of these
Q.29 Point to be kept in mind for verification of Ohm’s Law is:
a Ammeter and voltmeter should be connected in series
b Ammeter should be connected in series and voltmeter in
Parallel
c Ammeter should be connected in parallel and voltmeter in
Series
d Ammeter and voltmeter should be connected in parallel
Q.30 A fuse wire is inserted in a?
a Live wire
b In the neutral
c In the earth wire
d May be
Q.31 Assertion: Longer wires have greater resistance and the
smaller wires have lesser resistance.
Reason: Resistance is inversely proportional to the length of
the wire.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.32 Assertion: When resistances are connected between the
same two points they are said to be in series.
Reason : When resistors are connected in series the current
through each resistor is the same.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.33 Assertion:Tungsten is used exclusively for making the
filament of bulb.
Reason: Tungsten has very high melting point.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.34 Assertion: Voltmeter is always connected in parallel in a
circuit.
Reason: Voltmeter measures electric current in circuit.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
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Q.35 Assertion: Voltmeter measures electric current in circuit.
Reason: Voltmeter measures electric current in circuit
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.36 Assertion: The fuse is placed in series with the device.
Reason: Fuse consists of a small piece of wire made of metal
Or an alloy of appropriate melting point.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.37 Assertion: The connecting wires are made of copper
Reason: The electrical conductivity of Copper is high.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.38 Assertion: Heater wire must have high resistance and high
melting point.
Reason: If the resistance is high, the electric conductivity will
be less.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.39 Assertion: A cell is a device which converts chemical energy
Into electrical energy.
Reason: Cell maintains a constant potential difference
Between its terminal for a long time.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Q.40 Assertion: The 200 W bulb glows more brightness than 100 W
bulbs.
Reason: A 100 W bulb has more resistance than 200 W bulb.
a Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct
explanation of assertion
b Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the
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correct explanation of assertion.
c Assertion is true but reason is false.
d Assertion is false but Reason is true
Question II Very short answer questions: (each question carries1mark)
Q.41 What determines the rate at which energy is delivered by a
current?
Q.42 Which uses more energy, a 250 W TV set in 1hr, or a 1200
W toaster in 10 minutes?
Q.43 What does an electric circuit mean?
Q.44 How much energy is given to each coulomb of charge
passing through a 6 V battery?
Q.45 How many 176 Ω resistors (in parallel) are required to
carry 5A on a 220 V line?
Q.46 Name a device that helps to maintain a potential
difference across a conductor
Q.47 Define One Ohm
Q.48 Why the tungsten a used almost exclusively for the
filament of electric lamps?
Q.49 Define Resistivity
Q.50 Which among iron and mercury is a better conductor?
Q.51 Which material is the best conductor?
Q.52 Determine the direction of conventional current?
Q.53 Name the unit of (a) electrical resistance (b) resistivity
Q.54 State Ohms law.
Q.55 State Joule’s law of heating.
Q.56 Define 1 watt
Q.57 Write the relation between potential difference and current
Q.58 What is the resistance of an ideal voltmeter ?
Q.59 What is the resistance of an ideal ammeter ?
Q.60 How is the resistivity of alloys compared with those of pure
metals from which they may have been formed?
Question III Short Answers questions: (each question carries 3 marks)
Q.61 What is the difference between open and closed circuits?
Draw diagrams for both.
Q.62 What are the disadvantages of heating effect of current?
Q.63 What is potential difference? Give its unit with definition.
Q.64 Calculate the energy consumed by 120W toaster in 20
minutes.
Q.65 Find the expression for calculating heat.
Q.66 Why is tungsten metal used in bulbs but not in fuse wires?
Q.67 Define the terms Watt and Volt
Q.68 A wire is 1m long, 0.2mm in diameter and has resistance
of 10Ω. Calculate its resistivity.
Q.69 What is electrical power? Write its unit.
Q.70 You take two resistors of resistance 2R and 3R and
connect them in parallel in an electric circuit. Calculate the
ratio of the electrical power consumed by 2R and 3R?
Q.71 Define resistance and resistivity and also give the relation
between them. Explain the dependence of resistance on
temperature.
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Q.72 What connection is used in domestic appliances and why?
Q.73 Draw a schemata: diagram of a circuit consisting of a
battery of three cells of 2 V each, a 5 Ω LI resistor, 8 Ω
resistor, and a 12 Ω resistor, and a plug key, alt connected
in series.
Q.74 On what factors do the resistance of a conductor depend?
Q.75 Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin
wire of the same material, when connected to the same
source? Why?
Q.76 Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made
of an alloy rather than a pure metal?
Q.77 Judge the equivalent resistance when Die following are
connected in parallel
(a) 1 Ω , 106 Ω , (b) 1 Ω , 10 3 Ω and 10 6 Ω.
Q.78 Calculate the resistance of 2 km long copper wire of radius
2 mm. (Resistivity of copper = 1.72 x 1 0 -8 )
Q.79 How can three resistors of resistances 2 Ω , 3 Ω , and 6 Ω
be connected to give a total resistance of (a) 4 Ω , (b) 1 Ω?
Q.80 The values of current I flowing in a circuit with resistor for
the corresponding values of potential difference V across
the resistors are given below:
I (amperes) 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
V(volts) 1.6 3.4 6.7 10.2 13.2
Plot a graph between V and I and calculate the
resistance of that resistor
Question-IV Long Answers questions: (each question carries 5 marks)
Q.81 A torch bulb is rated at 3V and 600mA. Calculate it’s
(a) Power b) Resistance c) Energy consumed
if it is lighted for 4 Hrs.
Q.82 A piece of wire having a resistance R is cut into five equal
parts.
(i) How will the resistance of each part of the wire
compare with the original resistance?
(ii) If the five parts of the wire are placed in parallel, how
will the resistance of the combination compare with the
resistance of the original wire? What will be ratio of
resistance in series to that of parallel?
Q.83 A 250 watt electric bulb is lighted for 5 hours daily and four
6watt bulbs are lighted for 4.5 hours daily. Calculate the
energy consumed (in kWh) in the month of February
Q.84 Draw the symbols of commonly used components in electric
circuit diagrams for
(i) An electric cell
(ii) Open plug key
(iii) Wires crossing without connection
(iv) Variable resistor
(v) Battery
(vi) Electric bulb
(vii) Resistance
Q.85 State and explain Ohm’s law. Define resistance and give its SI
unit. What is meant by 1 ohm resistance? Draw V-I graph for
an ohmic conductor and list its two important features
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Q.86 A copper wire has diameter 0.5 mm and resistivity 1.6 × 10-8 Ωm
Calculate the length of this wire to make it resistance 100 Ω.
Q.87 How much does the resistance change if the diameter is
doubled without changing its length?
Q.88 The resistance of a wire of 0.01 cm radius is 10 Ω. If the
resistivity of the material of the wire is 50 × 10-8 ohm meter,
find the length of the wire.
Q.89 A wire has a resistance of 16 Ω. It is melted and drawn into a
wire of half its original length. Calculate the resistance of the
new wire.
Q.90 Define resistance of a conductor. State the factors on which
resistance of a conductor depends. Name the device which is
often used to change the resistance without changing the
voltage source in an electric circuit.
Q.91 What will be the change in resistance and resistivity if the
length of a wire is doubled?
Calculate the resistance of 50 cm length of wire of cross
Sectional area 0.01 mm2 and of resistivity 5 × 10-8 Ω m.
Deduce an expression for equivalent resistance, if two
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resistors are connected in parallel.
Prove that the power of an electric bulb is inversely
proportional to its resistance.
Two wires of equal length, one of copper and the other of
manganin (an alloy) have the same thickness. Which one can
Q.93 be used for
(i) electrical transmission lines
(ii) electrical heating devices? Why?
What is electrical resistivity ? In a series electrical circuit
comprising of a resistor having a metallic wire, the ammeter’
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reads 5A. The reading of the ammeter decreases to half when
the length of the wire is doubled. Why?
Deduce an expression for equivalent resistance, if two resistors
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are connected in parallel.
Read the following information:
(i) Resistivity of copper is lower than that of aluminium
which in turn is lower than that of constantan.
(ii) Six wires labelled as A, B, C, D, E, F have been
designed as per the followig parameters:
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Answer the following questions using the above data:
(a) Which of the wires has maximum resistance and why?
(b) Which of the wires has minimum resistance and why?
(c) Arrange R1, R3, and R5 in ascending order of their values.
Justify your answer.
Q.97 (i) The potential difference between two points in an
electric circuit is 1 volt. What does it mean? Name a
device that helps to measure the potential difference
across a conductor.
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(ii) Why does the connecting cord of an electric heater
not glow while the heating element does ?
The resistance of a resistor is 4 Ω
when its length is I and cross sectional area A. Find the
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value of resistance of another resistor of some material
of length 1/2 and cross sectional area 2A.
In the following diagram resistances are R1 = 15Ω, R2 =
10Ω, R3 = 30Ω, R4 = 5Ω, R5 = 20Ω and battery is 18 volt.
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Calculate the total resistance and the electrical current
flowing in the circuit.
The resistance of a wire of 0.01 cm radius is 10 Ω. If
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ohm meter, find the length of the wire.
Question-V Case based questions: (each question carries 4 marks)
Q.101 We can see that, as the applied voltage is increased the
Current through the wire also increases. It means that, the
potential difference across the terminals of the wire is directly
proportional to the electric current passing through it at a given
temperature.
V = IR
Where R is the proportionality constant called as resistance of
the wire. Thus, we can say that the resistance of the wire is
inversely proportional to the electric current. As the resistance
increases current through the wire decreases. The resistance
of the conductor is directly proportional to length of the
conductor, inversely proportional to the area of cross section of
the conductor and also depends on the nature of the material
from which conductor is made. The SI unit of resistance is ohm
while the SI unit of electric current is ampere. The potential
difference is measured in volt. Conductors are the materials
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which are having less resistivity or more conductivity and
hence they are used for transmission of electricity. Alloys are
having more resistivity than conductors and hence they are
used in electric heating devices. While insulators are bad
conductors of electricity.
a What is SI unit of resistivity?
b What is variable resistance?
c Why tungsten is used in electric bulbs?
d Write the relation between resistance & resistivity.
Q.102 When electric current flows through the circuit this electrical
energy is used in two ways, some part is used for doing work
and remaining may be expended in the form of heat. We can
see, in mixers after using it for long time it become more hot,
fans also become hot after continuous use. This type of effect
of electric current is called as heating effect of electric current.
If I is the current flowing through the circuit then the amount of
heat dissipated in that resistor will be H = VIt
Thus, heat produced is directly proportional to the square of
the electric current, directly proportional to the resistance of the
resistor and the time for which electric current flows through
the circuit. This heating effect is used in many applications.
The heating effect is also used for producing light. In case of
electric bulb, the filament produces more heat energy which is
emitted in the form of light. And hence filament are made from
tungsten which is having high melting point. The rate of doing
work or rate of consumption of energy is called as power. Here,
the rate at which electric energy dissipated or consumed in an
electric circuit is called as electric power. And it is given by P=
VI
a Name the safety device.
b What is the SI unit of electric energy?
c 1 KWH = __________ joules.
d If a bulb is working at a voltage of 200V and the current is 1A
Q.103 Then, what is the power of the bulb?
Resistance is the opposition offered by the conductor to the
flow of electric current. When two or more resistors are
connected in series then electric current through each resistor
is same but the electric potential across each resistor will be
different. If R1, R2 and R3 are the resistance connected in series
then current through each resistor will be I but potential
difference across each resistor is V1, V2 and V2 respectively.
Thus, the total potential difference is equal to the sum of
potential difference across each resistor.
Hence, V= V1 + V2 + V3
Again, IR = IR1 + IR2 + IR3
Thus, R = R1 + R2 + R3
Now, in case of parallel combination of resistors electric current
through each resistor is different but the potential difference
across each resistor is same. If resistors R1, R2 and R3 are
connected in parallel combination then potential difference
across each resistor will be V but current through each resistor
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is I1, I2 and I3 respectively.
Thus, total current through the circuit is the sum of current
flowing through each resistor.
I = I 1 + I2 + I3
Again, V/R= V/R1 + V/R2 + V/R3
Thus, 1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R3 + 1/R3
a In which case the equivalent resistance is more and why?
b In our home, which type of combination of electric devices is
preferred? Why?
c If n resistors of resistance R are connected in parallel then
what is the equivalent resistance?
d If 10 bulbs are connected series and in parallel combination, in
which combination, will the bulb glow brighter?
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