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Q1 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

The reading in the ideal voltmeter (V) shown in the given circuit diagram is :

(1) 5 V

(2) 10 V
(3) 0 V

(4) 3 V

Q2 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

A galvanometer has a resistance of 50Ω and it allows maximum current of 5 mA. It can be converted into

voltmeter to measure upto 100 V by connecting in series a resistor of resistance

(1) 5975Ω

(2) 20050Ω
(3) 19950Ω
(4) 19500Ω

Q3 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 1)

The current in a conductor is expressed as I = 3t

2
+ 4t
3
, where I is in Ampere and t is in second. The amount

of electric charge that flows through a section of the conductor during t = 1 s to t = 2 s is_____ C.

Q4 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 2)

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In an ammeter, 5% of the main current passes through the galvanometer. If resistance of the galvanometer is G,
the resistance of ammeter will be :

[We changed options. In official NTA paper no option was correct.]

(1) G

20

(2) G

199

(3) 199G
(4) 200G

Q5 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 2)

To measure the temperature coefficient of resistivity α of a semiconductor, an electrical arrangement shown in

the figure is prepared. The arm BC is made up of the semiconductor. The experiment is being conducted at
∘
25 C and resistance of the semiconductor arm is 3 mΩ. Arm BC is cooled at a constant rate of 2 ∘
C/s . If the
galvanometer G shows no deflection after 10 s, then α is :

(1) −2 × 10 −2 ∘
C
−1

(2) −1.5 × 10 −2 ∘
C
−1

(3) −1 × 10 −2 ∘
C
−1

(4) −2.5 × 10 −2 ∘
C
−1

Q6 - 2024 (01 Feb Shift 2)

In a metre-bridge when a resistance in the left gap is 2Ω and unknown resistance in the right gap, the balance

length is found to be 40 cm. On shunting the unknown resistance with 2Ω, the balance length changes by :

(1) 22.5 cm

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(2) 20 cm

(3) 62.5 cm
(4) 65 cm

Q7 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 1)

A wire of length 10 cm and radius √7 × 10 −4

m connected across the right gap of a meter bridge. When a

resistance of 4.5Ω is connected on the left gap by using a resistance box, the balance length is found to be at

60 cm from the left end. If the resistivity of the wire is R × 10 −7

Ωm , then value of R is :

(1) 63
(2) 70

(3) 66

(4) 35

Q8 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 1)

A wire of resistance R and length L is cut into 5 equal parts. If these parts are joined parallely, then resultant
resistance will be :

(1) 1

25
R

(2) 1

5
R

(3) 25R

(4) 5R

Q9 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)

Wheatstone bridge principle is used to measure the specific resistance (S 1) of given wire, having length L,
2

radius r. If X is the resistance of wire, then specific resistance is : S . If the length of the wire gets
πr
1 = X( )
L

doubled then the value of specific resistance will be :

S1
(1) 4

(2) 2 S 1

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S1
(3) 2

(4) S 1

Q10 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)

A current of 200μA deflects the coil of a moving coil galvanometer through 60 . The current to cause
∘

deflection through π

10
radian is :

(1) 30μA
(2) 120μA
(3) 60μA

(4) 180μA

Q11 - 2024 (27 Jan Shift 2)

Three voltmeters, all having different internal resistances are joined as shown in figure. When some potential

difference is applied across A and B, their readings are V 1, V2 and V . Choose the correct option.
3

(1) V 1 = V2

(2) V 1 ≠ V3 − V2

(3) V 1 + V2 > V3

(4) V 1 + V2 = V3

Q12 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)

The electric current through a wire varies with time as I = I0 + β t. where I 0 = 20 A and β = 3 A/s. The
amount of electric charge crossed through a section of the wire in 20 s is :

(1) 80C

(2) 1000C

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(3) 800C
(4) 1600C

Q13 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)

A galvanometer having coil resistance 10Ω shows a full scale deflection for a current of 3 mA. For it to
measure a current of 8 A, the value of the shunt should be:

(1) 3 × 10 −3
Ω

(2) 4.85 × 10 −3
Ω

(3) 3.75 × 10 −3
Ω

(4) 2.75 × 10 −3
Ω

Q14 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 1)

The deflection in moving coil galvanometer falls from 25 divisions to 5 division when a shunt of 24Ω is

applied. The resistance of galvanometer coil will be :

(1) 12Ω
(2) 96Ω

(3) 48Ω
(4) 100Ω

Q15 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 2)

In the given circuit, the current in resistance R is :

3

(1) 1 A

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(2) 1.5 A
(3) 2 A

(4) 2.5 A

Q16 - 2024 (29 Jan Shift 2)

In the given circuit, the current flowing through the resistance 20Ω is 0.3 A, while the ammeter reads 0.9 A.
The value of R is _____ Ω.
1

Q17 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

A potential divider circuit is shown in figure. The output voltage V is 0

(1) 4 V
(2) 2mV
(3) 0.5 V

(4) 12mV

Q18 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

An electric toaster has resistance of 60Ω at room temperature (27 ∘

C) . The toaster is connected to a 220 V

supply. If the current flowing through it reaches 2.75 A, the temperature attained by toaster is around : (if

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α = 2 × 10
−4 ∘
/ C )

(1) 694 ∘
C

(2) 1235 ∘
C

(3) 1694 ∘
C

(4) 1667 ∘
C

Q19 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 1)

Two cells are connected in opposition as shown. Cell E is of 8 V emf and 2Ω internal resistance; the cell E is
1 2

of 2 V emf and 4Ω internal resistance. The terminal potential difference of cell E is: 2

Q20 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 2)

When a potential difference V is applied across a wire of resistance R, it dissipates energy at a rate W. If the
wire is cut into two halves and these halves are connected mutually parallel across the same supply, the same
supply, the energy dissipation rate will become:

(1) 1/4 W
(2) 1/2 W
(3) 2 W
(4) 4 W

Q21 - 2024 (30 Jan Shift 2)

Two resistance of 100Ω and 200Ω are connected in series with a battery of 4 V and negligible internal
resistance. A voltmeter is used to measure voltage across 100Ω resistance, which gives reading as 1 V. The
resistance of voltmeter must be_____ Ω.

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Q22 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 1)

Equivalent resistance of the following network is_____ Ω.

Q23 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

The resistance per centimeter of a meter bridge wire is r, with XΩ resistance in left gap. Balancing length

from left end is at 40 cm with 25Ω resistance in right gap. Now the wire is replaced by another wire of 2r
resistance per centimeter. The new balancing length for same settings will be at

(1) 20 cm
(2) 10 cm
(3) 80 cm
(4) 40 cm

Q24 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

By what percentage will the illumination of the lamp decrease if the current drops by 20% ?

(1) 46%
(2) 26%
(3) 36%
(4) 56%

Q25 - 2024 (31 Jan Shift 2)

In the following circuit, the battery has an emf of 2 V and an internal resistance of . The power
2
Ω
3

consumption in the entire circuit is_____ W.

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Answer Key

Q1 (3) Q2 (3) Q3 (22) Q4 (1)

Q5 (3) Q6 (1) Q7 (3) Q8 (1)

Q9 (4) Q10 (3) Q11 (4) Q12 (2)

Q13 (3) Q14 (2) Q15 (1) Q16 (30)

Q17 (3) Q18 (3) Q19 (6) Q20 (4)

Q21 (200) Q22 (1) Q23 (4) Q24 (3)

Q25 (3)

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Q1
Eeq 8 × 5
i = =
req 8 × 0.2

I = 25 A

V = E − ir

= 5 − 0.2 × 25

= 0

Q2

V 100
R = − Rg = −3
− 50
Ig 5×10

= 20000 − 50

= 19950Ω

Q3

2 2 2 3
q = ∫ idt = ∫ (3t + 4t ) dt
1 1

2
3 4
q = (t + t )∣
∣
1

q = 22C

Q4

IS S = Ig G

95 5I
IS = G
100 100
G
S =
19

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Solutions MathonGo
2
G

SG 19
RA = =
S+G 20G

19

G
RA =
20

Q5

For no deflection
0.8 R
=
1 3

⇒ R = 2.4 mΩ

Temperature fall in 10 s = 20 ∘
C

ΔR = RαΔt

ΔR −0.6
α = =
RΔt 3 × 20
−2 −1
= −10 C

Q6

First case
2 X
= ⇒ X = 3Ω
40 60

In second case X ′
=
2×3

2+3
= 1.2Ω

2 1.2
=
ℓ 100 − ℓ

200 − 2ℓ = 1.2ℓ

200
ℓ = = 62.5 cm
3.2

Balance length changes by 22.5 cm

Q7

For null point,

4.5 R
=
60 40

ρℓ ρℓ
Also, R = A
=
πr
2

0.1
4.5 × 40 = ρ × × 60
−8
π × 7 × 10
−7
ρ = 66 × 10 Ω × m

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Solutions MathonGo

Q8
R
Resistance of each part =
5

1 R R
Total resistance = × =
5 5 25

Q9

As specific resistance does not depends on dimension of wire so, it will not change.

Q10

i ∝ θ (angle of deflection)
i2 θ2 i2 π/10 3
∴ = ⇒ = =
i1 θ1 200μA π/3 10

⇒ i2 = 60μA

Q11

From KVL,

V1 + V2 − V3 = 0 ⇒ V1 + V2 = V3

Q12

Given that
Current I = I0 + βt

I0 = 20 A

β = 3 A/s

I = 20 + 3t

dq
= 20 + 3t
dt
q 20

∫ dq = ∫ (20 + 3t)dt
0 0

20 20

q = ∫ 20dt + ∫ 3tdt
0 0

20
2
3t
q = [20t + ] = 1000C
2
0

Q13

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Solutions MathonGo

Given G = 10Ω
Ig = 3 mA

I = 8 A

In case of conversion of galvanometer into ammeter.

We have I gG = (I − Ig ) S

Ig G
S =
I − Ig

−3
(3 × 10 ) 10
−3
S = = 3.75 × 10 Ω
8 − 0.003

Q14

Let x = current/division

After applying shunt

Now 5x × G = 20x × 24
G = 4 × 24

G = 96Ω

Q15

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Solutions MathonGo

Req = 2Ω + 2Ω + 1Ω = 5Ω

V 10
i = = = 2 A
Req 5

Current in resistance
4
R3 = 2 × ( )
4 + 4

4
= 2 ×
8

= 1 A

Q16

Given, i 1
= 0.3 A, i1 + i2 + i3 = 0.9 A

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Solutions MathonGo

So, V AB
= i1 × 20Ω = 20 × 0.3 V = 6 V

6 V 2
i2 = = A
15Ω 5

9
i1 + i2 + i3 = A
10

3 2 9
+ + i3 =
10 5 10

7 9
+ i3 =
10 10

i3 = 0.2 A

So, i3 × R1 = 6 V

(0.2)R1 = 6

6
R1 = = 30Ω
0.2

Q17

Req = 4000Ω

4 1
i = = A
4000 1000

1
V0 = i. R = × 500 = 0.5 V
1000

Q18

220
RT=27 = 60Ω, RT = = 80Ω
2.75

R = R0 (1 + αΔT)

−4
80 = 60 [1 + 2 × 10 ( T − 27)]

∘
T ≈ 1694 C

Q19

8−2 6
I = = = 1 A
2+4 6

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Solutions MathonGo

Applying Kirchhoff from C to B

VC − 2 − 4 × 1 = VB

VC − VB = 6 V

= 6 V

Q20
2

...(i)
v
= W
R

...(ii)
v ′
= W
1 R
( )
2 2

From (i) \& (ii),

we get W ′
= 4 W

Q21

Rv 100 200
=
Rv + 100 3

3Rv = 2Rv + 200

Rv = 200

Q22

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Solutions MathonGo

6Ω is short circuit

1
Req = 3 × = 1Ω
3

Q23

25 X

rℓ1
=
rℓ2
...(i)
25 X

′
= ′
2rℓ 2rℓ
1 2

From (i) and (ii)

′
ℓ = ℓ2 = 40 cm
2

Q24

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Solutions MathonGo
2
P = i R
2
Pint = Iint R

2
Pfinal = (0.8Iint ) R

% change in power =

Pfinal − Pint
× 100 = (0.64 − 1) × 100 = −36%
Pint

Q25
4
Req = Ω
3
2
V 4
∴ P = = = 3 W
Req 4/3

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