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1.

ASSERTION AND REASON


(i) A : Electrons move from lower potential to higher potential in a conductor.
R : A dry cell maintains electric potential difference across the ends of a conductor
(ii) A : The metals and alloys are good conductors of electricity
R : Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin and it is not a good conductor of electricity.
(iii) A : Alloys are commonly used in electrical heating devices like electric iron and
heater.
R : Resistivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of its constituent metals but
the alloys have low melting points then their constituent metals.
(iv) A : A conductor has + 3.2 x 10-19 C charge.
R : Conductor has gained two electrons.
(v) A : Bending a wire does not affect electrical resistance.
R : Resistance of wire is proportional to resistivity of material.
(vi) A : Silver is not used to make electric wires.
R : Silver is a bad conductor of electricity.
(vii) A : Alloys are commonly used in electrical heating devices like electric iron and
heater.
R : Resistivity of an alloy is generally higher than that of its constituent metals but
the alloys have low melting points than their constituent metals.
(viii) A : Electric appliances with metallic body have three connections, whereas an
electric bulb has a two pin connections.
R : Three pin connections reduce heating of connecting wires.
2. Let the resistance of an electrical device remain constant. While the potential difference
across its two ends decrease to one fourth of its initial value. What change will occur in the
current through it? State the law which helps us in solving the above stated questions.
3. State Ohm’s Law. Define 1 ohm.
4. How is the resistivity of alloys compared with those of pure metals from which they may
have been formed? Write the SI unit of resistivity.
5. Draw the symbols of commonly used components in electric circuit diagram for (i) An electric
cell (ii) Open plug key (iii) Wires crossing without connection (iv) Variable resistor (v) Battery
(vi) Electric bulb and (vii) resistance
6. (a) List the factors on which the resistance of a conductor with respect to the shape of a wire
depends. (b) Why are metals good conductors of electricity whereas glass is a bad conductor
of electricity?
7. When is the potential difference between two points said to be 1 volt?
8. What is meant by resistance of a conductor? Define its SI unit.
9. List two factors on which the resistance of a rectangular conductor depends.
10. How will the resistance of a wire be affected if its (i) length is doubled and (ii) radius is also
doubled?
11. Draw a labelled circuit diagram of the circuit used to show the variation of potential
difference across the ends of a resistor with current flowing through it. If you use this circuit,
what relation would you find between the voltmeter and the ammeter reading?
12. Two V-I graphs A and B for series and parallel combinations of two resistors are as shown.
Give reasons stating which graph shows (a) series and (b) parallel combination of the
resistors.
I
B

13. With the help of a suitable diagram prove that the reciprocal of the equivalent resistance of a
group of resistances joined in parallel is equal to the sum of the reciprocals of the individual
resistances.
14. For the series combination of three resistors establish the relation R = R1 + R2 + R3 , where
the symbols have their usual meaning.
15. State Joule’s law of heating. How is this effect useful in electric circuits where fuse is used as
a safety device?
16. Name any two electrical devices based on heating effect of electric current.
17. Explain the use of an electric fuse. What type of material is used for fuse wire and why?
18. Write the relation between resistance of filament of a bulb, its power and a constant voltage
applied across it.
19. Define the term electric power. Express it in terms of potential difference and resistance.
20. What is meant by the statement, “ The resistance of a conductor is one ohm”?
21. Two unequal resistances are connected in parallel. If you are provided with any other
parameters about the voltage drop across the two resistors?
22. Why does the cord of an electric oven not glow while its heating element does?
23. What should be placed between the main connection and the rest of the house electrical
appliances to save them from accidental high electric current?
24. Why must voltmeter have high resistance?
25. What is the use of connecting wires in the electric circuit?
26. What is the role of electric switch in the circuit?
27. What are three basic components of a circuit?
28. You have three resistors of resistances R Ω each and a battery of ‘E’ volts. How would you
connect these resistors with a battery to obtain maximum current? Draw circuit diagram to
illustrate your answer and also calculate the current drawn from the battery.
29. List two disadvantages of using a series circuit in homes.

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