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CLASSESS
PRACTICE TEST
Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: hours Maximum Marks:

Section A
1. An electric source can supply a charge of 500 coulomb. If the current drawn by a device is 25 mA, find the time [2]
in which the electric source will be discharged completely.
2. a. State Ohm's law. Write formula for the equivalent resistance RP of the parallel combination of three resistors [2]

of values R1, R2 and R3.

b. Find the resistance of the following network of resistors:

3. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of four dry cells of 1.5 V each, a 2Ω resistor, a 6Ω [2]
resistor, 16Ω resistor and a plug key all connected in series. Put an ammeter to measure the current in the circuit
and a voltmeter across the 16Ω resistor to measure potential difference across its two ends. Use Ohm's law to
determine
a. ammeter reading, and
b. voltmeter reading when key is closed.

4. a. Calculate the resistance of an aluminium wire of length 1 m and area of cross-section 2 mm2. Resistivity of [2]

aluminium is 2.63 × 10-8 Ω m.

b. From the values given below, plot a graph of I versus V. Show that the data is in conformity of the Ohm's
law.

Current - I (ampere) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

Potential Difference V (volt) 1.2 2.4 3.6 4.8

5. An electric heater rated 1100 W operates at 220 V. Calculate (i) its resistance, and (ii) the current drawn by it. [2]
6. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the following electric circuit: [2]

7. a. Write the mathematical expression for Joule's law of heating. [2]

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 b. Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in two hours through a potential
difference of 40 V.
8. Two cells of 3V each are connected in parallel. An external resistance of 0.5 Ω is connected in series to the [2]
junction of two parallel resistors of 4 Ω and 2 Ω and then to the common terminal of the battery through each
resistor. Draw the circuit diagram. What is the current flowing through 4 Ω resistors?
9. a. State the relation correlating the electric current flowing in a conductor and the voltage applied across it. [2]
Also draw a graph to show this relationship.
b. Find the resistance of a conductor if the electric current flowing through it is 0.35 A when the potential
difference across it is 1.4 V.
10. Justify the following statements: [2]
a. Tungsten is used exclusively for filaments of electric lamps.
b. Series arrangement is not used for domestic circuits.
c. Copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for electricity transmission.
11. In the circuit given below, the resistors R1, R2 and R3 have the values 10 Ω , 20 Ω and 30 Ω respectively, which [2]
have been connected to a battery of 12 V. Calculate
a. the current through each resistor,
b. the total circuit resistance, and
c. the total current in the circuit.

12. In the given circuit, find: [2]

a. Total resistance of the network of resistors
b. Current through ammeter A
c. Potential difference across 3 Ω and 4 Ω resistors

13. In the given circuit, find: [2]

a. Total resistance of the network of resistors
b. Current through ammeter A, and
c. Potential difference across 3 Ω and 6 Ω resistors

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14. The rest position of the needles in a milliammeter and voltmeter, not in use, are as shown in Figure A. When a [2]
student uses these instruments in his experiment, the readings of the needles are in the positions shown in Figure
B. Determine the correct values of current and voltage the student should use in his calculations.

15. a. In a given ammeter, a student saw that needle indicates 12th division in ammeter while performing an [2]

experiment to verify Ohm’s law. If ammeter has 10 divisions between 0 to 0.5 A, then what is the ammeter
reading corresponding to 12th division?
b. How do you connect an ammeter and a voltmeter in an electric circuit?
16. Two lamps, one rated 100 W at 220 V, and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to electric mains [2]
supply. What current is drawn from the line if the supply voltage is 220 V?
17. You have two circuits: [2]
(i) a 6V battery is series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors
(ii) a 4V battery in parallel with 12Ω and 2Ω . resistors
Compare the power used in 2Ω resistor in each case.
18. Several electric bulbs designed to be used on a 220V electric supply line are rated 10W. How many lamps can be [2]
connected in parallel with each other across the two wires of 220V line if the maximum allowable current is 5A?
19. Compare the power used in the 2Ω resistor in each of the following circuits: [2]
(i) a 6 V battery in series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors,and
(ii) a 4 V battery in parallel with 12 Ω and 2Ω resistors.
20. An electric kettle rated at 220 V, 2.2 kW works for 3h. Calculate the energy consumed and the current drawn. [2]
21. Draw a circuit diagram of an electric circuit containing of two resistors ammeter, a resistor of 2Ω in series with a [2]
combination of two resistors (4 each) in parallel and a voltmeter across the parallel combination. Will the
potential difference across the 2Ω resistors be the same as that across the parallel combination of 4Ω resistors?
Give reason.
22. Draw the symbols of the following components that are used in the circuit diagram: [2]
i. Wires crossing without joining
ii. Variable resistance or rheostat
iii. A battery or a combination of cells
23. What will happen when : [2]
i. Voltmeter is connected in series?

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 ii. Ammeter is connected in parallel?
24. What would you suggest to a student if while performing an experiment he finds that the pointer/needle of the [2]
ammeter and voltmeter do not coincide with the zero marks on the scales when circuit is open? No extra
ammeter/voltmeter is available in the laboratory.
25. i. Distinguish between the terms electrical resistance and resistivity of conductor. [2]

ii. A copper wire of resistivity 1.63 × 10-8π − m has cross-section area of 10.3 × 10-4 cm2. Calculate the
length of the wire required to make a 20 Ω coil.
Section B
26. V - I graph for two conducting wires A and B are as shown. If both wires are of the same length and same [3]
diameter, which of the two is made of a material of high resistivity? Give reasons to justify your answer.

27. How many 176Ω resistors (in parallel) are required to carry 5A on a 220V line? [3]
28. The values of current I flowing through a resistor for the corresponding values of potential difference V across it [3]
are given below:

V(volts) 1.5 3.0 6.0 9.0

I(amperes) 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0

a. Plot a graph between V and I.

b. Why should this graph pass through the origin?
c. Name and state the law which is represented by the graph.
29. List three advantages of connecting electrical appliances in parallel with the mains instead of connecting them in [3]
series.
30. An electric motor rated 1100 W is connected to 220 V mains. Find: [3]
i. The current drawn from the mains,
ii. Electric energy consumed if the motor is used for 5 hours daily for 6 days.
iii. Total cost of energy consumed if the rate of one unit is ₹5.

31. a. Define Electric Power and write its SI unit. [3]

b. Two bulbs rated 100 W; 220 V and 60 W; 220 V are connected in parallel to an electric mains of 220 V. Find
the current drawn by the bulbs from the mains.
32. In the given circuit determine the value of: [3]
i. The Total resistance of the circuit
ii. Current flowing through the ammeter.

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33. a. State Joule's law of heating. Express it mathematically when an appliance of resistance R is connected to a [3]
source of voltage V and the current I flows through the appliance for a time t.
b. A 5Ω resistor is connected across a battery of 6 volts. Calculate the energy that dissipates as heat in 10s.

34. a. Calculate the resistance of a metal wire of length 2 m and area of cross-section 1.55 × 10-6 m2. (Resistivity [3]

of the metal is 2.8 × 10-8 Ω m)

b. Why are alloys preferred over pure metals to make the heating elements of electrical heating devices?
35. Two lamps, one rated 100 W at 220 V and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to electric mains [3]
supply of 220 V. Draw a circuit diagram to show this arrangement and calculate the current drawn by the two
lamps from the mains.
36. a. What is the heating effect of electric current? [3]
b. Write an expression for the amount of heat produced in a resistor when an electric current is passed through
it stating the meanings of the symbols used.
c. Name two appliances based on heating effect of electric current.
37. You are provided with a resistor, a key, an ammeter, a voltmeter, four cells of 1.5 V each and few connecting [3]
wires. Using these circuit components, draw a labelled circuit diagram to show the setup to study the Ohm's law.
State the relationship between potential difference (V) across the resistor and the current (I) flowing through it.
Also draw V-I graph, taking V on the X-axis.
38. For a heater, rated 4 kW and 220 V, calculate the following: [3]
a. The current
b. Energy consumed in 2 hours
c. If 1 kWh is priced at ₹4.50, then the cost of energy consumed

39. a. List the factors on which the resistance of a uniform cylindrical conductor of a given material depends. [3]

b. The resistance of a wire of 0.01 cm radius is 10Ω . If the resistivity of the wire is 50 × 10-8 Ω m, find the
length of this wire.

40. a. What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device? Write its SI unit. [3]
b. An electric kettle of 2 kW is used for 2h. Calculate the energy consumed in (i) kilowatt hour and (ii) joules.

41. i. Write the relationship between electrical resistance and electrical resistivity for a metallic conductor of [3]
cylindrical shape. Hence derive the SI unit of electrical resistivity.
ii. Find the resistivity of the material of a metallic conductor of length 2 m and area of cross-section 1.4 × 10-6

m2. The resistance of the conductor is 0.04 ohm.

42. Study the following circuit and find: [3]

i. Effective resistance of the circuit

ii. Current drawn from the battery
iii. Potential difference across the 5Ω resistor
43. Define the term electric power. An electric device of resistance R when connected across an electric source of [3]

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 voltage V draws a current I. Derive an expression for the power in terms of resistance R and voltage V. What is
the power of a device of resistance 400Ω operating at 200 V?
44. A battery made of 5 cells, each of 2 V and have internal resistance 0.1Ω , 0.2Ω , 0.3Ω , 0.4Ω and 0.5 Ω is [3]
connected across 10Ω resistance. Draw circuit diagram and calculate the current flowing through 10Ω
resistance?
45. Find the equivalent resistance of the following combinations of resistors: [3]
a.

b.

46. a. Three resistors R1, R2 and R3 are connected in parallel and the combination is connected to a battery, an [3]

ammeter, a voltmeter and a key. Draw suitable circuit diagram to show the arrangement of these circuit
components along with the direction of current flowing.
b. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the following network:

47. A circuit diagram is given as shown below: [3]

Calculate
i. the total effective resistance of the circuit.
ii. the total current in the circuit and the current through each resistor.

48. i. Calculate the cost of seeing 2 movies on colour T.V. daily for the month of September. Given wattage of [3]
colour T.V. = 60 W, duration each movie is 2 hours 30 min and 1kWh costs ₹4.
ii. An electric kettle rated at 220 V, 2.2 kW works for 3h. Calculate the energy consumed and the current drawn.
49. Should the resistance of an ammeter be low or high? Give reason. [3]
50. a. A student wants to use an electric heater, an electric bulb and an electric fan simultaneously. [3]
How should these gadgets be connected with the mains? Justify your answer giving three reasons.
b. What is an electric fuse? How is it connected in a circuit?
Section C
51. i. Define electric power. Express it in terms of potential difference (V) and resistance (R). [5]
ii. An electric oven is designed to work on the mains voltage of 220 V. This oven consumes 11 units of
electrical energy in 5 hours. Calculate:
a. power rating of the oven

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 b. current drawn by the oven
c. resistance of the oven when it is red hot
52. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of six 2V cells, a 6Ω resistor, a 12Ω resistor and a [5]
18Ω resistor and a plug key all connected in series. Calculate the following (when key is closed):
i. Electric current flowing in the circuit.
ii. Potential difference across 18Ω resistor.
iii. Electric power consumed in 18Ω resistor.

53. i. When is the potential difference between two points said to be 1 volt? [5]
ii. A copper wire has a diameter of 0.2 mm and resistivity of 1.6 × 10 −8
Ωm . What will be the length of this
wire to make its resistance 14Ω ? How much does the resistance change, if the diameter of the wire is
doubled?

54. i. Which type of circuits series or parallel, should be used when you have to operate different electrical gadgets [5]
in your house? List two reasons for your answer.
ii. Find the current flowing through the following electric circuit:

55. i. Write the relation between resistance R and electrical resistivity ρ of the material of a conductor in the shape [5]
of cylinder of length l and area of cross-section A. Hence derive the SI unit of electrical resistivity.
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ii. The resistance of a metal wire of length 3 m is 60Ω . If the area of cross-section of the wire is 4 × 10 −7
m ,
calculate the electrical resistivity of the wire.
iii. State how would electrical resistivity be affected if the wire (of part 'ii') is stretched so that its length is
doubled. Justify your answer.

56. a. An electric bulb is rated at 200 V; 100 W. What is its resistance? [5]
b. Calculate the energy consumed by 3 such bulbs if they glow continuously for 10 hours for complete month
of November.
c. Calculate the total cost if the rate is ₹ 6.50 per unit.

57. i. State whether the currents and potential difference in all the bulbs will be same or different when in a circuit [5]
three bulbs of:
a. same wattage are connected in series.
b. same wattage are connected in parallel.
c. different wattage are connected in series.
d. different wattage are connected in parallel.
ii. Two identical resistors of 24Ω each are connected to a battery of 6V. Calculate the ratio of the power
consumed by the resulting combinations with (a) minimum resistance and (b) maximum resistance.
58. The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the corresponding values of potential difference V across [5]
the resistor are given in the following table:

I (Amperes) 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 3.5

V (Volts) 1.5 3.0 6.2 9.3 10.8

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 i. Plot a graph between V and I.
ii. Calculate the resistance of the resistor with the help of the graph.
iii. What does the graph represent?
iv. Why should this graph pass through the origin?

59. i. What is meant by resistance of a conductor? Define its SI unit. [5]

ii. List two factors on which the resistance of a rectangular conductor depends.
iii. How will the resistance of a wire be affected if its
I. length is doubled, and
II. radius is also doubled?
Give justification for your answer.
60. In an electric circuit three bulbs of 100 W each are connected in series to a source. In another circuit set of three [5]
bulbs of the same wattage are connected in parallel to the same source.
i. Will the bulb in the two circuits glow with the same brightness? Justify your answer.
ii. Now, let one bulb in both the circuits get fused. Will the rest of the bulbs continue to glow in each circuit?
Give reason for your answer.

61. a. The commercial unit of electric energy is commonly known as unit. Write its actual name and establish the [5]
relationship between this unit and the SI unit of energy.
b. The current rating of a circut is 1.0 A. How many LED lamps of power rating 8 W; 220 V can safely be used
simultaneously in this circuit?
62. There are three resistors of 10 Ω , 20 Ω and 30 Ω joined in parallel in a circuit. The potential difference across [5]
the electric circuit is 10 V.
a. Draw a circuit diagram for the above case.
b. Find the total resistance of the combination of resistors.
c. Calculate the electric current drawn from the same source.

63. a. You have three resistors R1, R2 and R3. Write the formula for the equivalent resistance of the combination, [5]

when these resistors are joined (i) in series and (ii) in parallel.
b. Three resistors of 2Ω , 3Ω and 4Ω are connected in series and the combination is connected to a battery of 9
V. An ammeter and a voltmeter are also connected in the circuit. Draw a circuit diagram to show the
connection of the above said devices in a correct order. Determine (i) current shown by the ammeter and (ii)
potential difference across the 3Ω resistor.

64. a. An electric iron consumes energy at a rate of 880 W when heating is at the maximum rate and 330 W when [5]
the heating is at the minimum. If the source voltage is 220 V, calculate the current and resistance in each
case.
b. What is heating effect of electric current?
c. Find an expression for the amount of heat produced when a current passes through a resistor for some time.

65. i. The potential difference across the two ends of a circuit component is decreased to one-third of its initial [5]
value, while its resistance remains constant. What change will be observed in the current flowing through it?
Name and state the law which helps us to answer this question.
ii. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of four 1.5 V cells, a 5Ω resistor, a 10Ω resistor
and a 15Ω resistor and a plug key, all connected in series. Now find (I) the electric current passing through
the circuit, and (II) potential difference across the 10Ω resistor when the plug key is closed.

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66. a. State Ohm's Law. [5]
b. Name and define the physical quantity determined by the slope of V - I curve given in the diagram. Use this
graph to find the value of this physical quantity in SI units.

c. Establish the relationship between 1 kWh and 1 joule.

67. Find out the following in the electric circuit given in Figure [5]

i. The effective resistance of two 8 Ω resistors in the combination

ii. Current flowing through 4 Ω resistor
iii. The potential difference across 4 Ω resistance
iv. The power dissipated in 4 Ω resistor
v. The difference in ammeter readings, if any.

68. 1. What is meant by the statement, The resistance of a conductor is one ohm? [5]
2. Define electric power. Write an expression relating electric power, potential difference and resistance.
3. How many 132 Ω resistors in parallel are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
69. Although electric kettle and electric toaster were used simultaneously in the kitchen to prepare breakfast for the [5]
family, yet the two devices could work efficiently due to fuse used in the electric circuit.
i. What is a fuse? Write the material used in fuse wires. How is a fuse connected in an electric circuit?
ii. State the ratings of fuse used in electric circuits.
iii. What is the function of a fuse? How does it perform its function?
iv. A device uses 1 kW electric power when operated at 220 V. Calculate the rating of the fuse to be used.

70. i. Draw a labelled circuit diagram of the circuit used to show the variation of potential difference across the [5]
ends of a resistor with current flowing through it. If you use this circuit, what relation would you find
between the voltmeter reading, V and the ammeter reading, I?
ii. A wire of given material having length l and area of cross-section A has a resistance of 4 Ω . Find the
resistance of another wire of the same material having length l

2
and area of cross-section 2A.
71. Two identical resistors, each of resistance 15Ω , are connected in (i) series, and (ii) parallel, in turn to a battery of [5]
6 V. Calculate the ratio of the power consumed in the combination of resistors in each case.
72. i. Find the ratio of resistances of two copper rods X and Y of lengths 30 cm and 10 cm respectively and having [5]
radii 2 cm and 1 cm respectively.

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 ii. A current of 500 mA flows in a series circuit containing an electric lamp and a conductor of 10Ω when
connected to 6 V battery. Find the resistance of the electric lamp.

73. i. How is electric current related to the potential difference across the terminals of a conductor? [5]
Draw a labelled circuit diagram to verify this relationship.
ii. Why should an ammeter have low resistance?
iii. Two V - I graphs A and B for series and parallel combinations of two resistors are as shown. Giving reason
state which graph shows (a) series, (b) parallel combination of the resistors.

74. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of 3 cells of 2 V each, a combination of three [5]
resistors of 10Ω , 20Ω and 30Ω connected in parallel, a plug key and an ammeter, all connected in series. Use
this circuit to find the value of the following:
i. Current through each resistor
ii. Total current in the circuit
iii. Total effective resistance of the circuit

75. a. Define Power and state its SI unit. [5]

b. A torch bulb is rated 5 V and 500 mA. Calculate its
i. Power
ii. Resistances
iii. Energy consumed when it is lighted for 2 1

2
hours.

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