When several resistances are added to . . . . . . . ., their combined resistance is less than the minimum resistance among them?
A. parallel
B. box
C. horizontal
D. series
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Faraday's Laws are consequence of conservative of
A. energy
B. energy and magnetic field
C. charge
D. magnetic field
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If the potential difference and current through a circuit are doubled, the resistance of the circuit is:
A. increases
B. becomes zero
C. remains the same
D. decreases
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Which of the following is not an example of the heating effect of current?
A. Electric iron
B. Working of a fan
C. Bulb
D. Electric kettle
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The SI unit of electric dipole moment is
A. Volt
B. Joule
C. Coulomb/m
D. Coulomb-m
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A current carrying conductor is associated with
A. a magnetic field
B. an electric field
C. an electromagnetic field
D. an electrostatic field
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The electrical circuit consists of . . . . . . . .
A. Electrical components, connective wires and plug keys
B. Electrical components, connective wires and cells (batteries)
C. Electrical components and connective wires
D. Electrical components, connective wires, cells (batteries) and plug keys
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Assertion (A): The temperature of a metal wire rises when an electric current is passed through it.
Reason (R): Collision of metal atoms with each other releases heat energy.
A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true, but (R) is false
D. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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An electric bulb is connected to a 220 V generator. The current generated through it is 0.50A. How much power is the bulb?
A. 110 Pa
B. 110 N
C. 110 W
D. 110 J
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An electrical device consumes 1000 joules of energy in a second. If it runs for one hour, what will be the amount of electricity consumed by it?
A. It will consume 1 unit of electricity, i.e 10 kWh of electricity
B. It will consume 1 unit of electricity, i.e 100 kWh of electricity
C. It will consume 1 unit of electricity, i.e 1 Wh of electricity
D. It will consume 1 unit of electricity, i.e 1 kWh of electricity
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Which of the following substances has very high resistance?
A. conductor
B. semi-conductor
C. insulators
D. superconductors
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What is the starting voltage of an AA battery used for home gadgets such as remote controls, small toys and wireless kitchen appliances?
A. 2.0 V
B. 1.5 V
C. 3.0 V
D. 2.5 V
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Alternate current is not preferable
A. To charge storage battery
B. To run/start an electric motor
C. To transmit electric power
D. To heat up electric toaster
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Magnetism in materials is due to
A. electrons at rest
B. circular motion of electrons
C. protons at rest
D. all neutrons at rest
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Which equipment is used to transform mechanical energy into electrical energy?
A. Photo cell
B. Electric motor
C. Dynamo
D. Battery
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What precaution should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic electric circuits?
A. Fuse should be connected in the circuit
B. Too many appliances should not be connected in single circuit
C. Faulty appliances should not be connected in the circuit
D. All options are correct
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Modern electrical generator works on . . . . . . . . Principle
A. Electrical Induction
B. Magnetic Induction
C. Electromagnetic Induction
D. Electrical Energy
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Which of the following scientists has given a law governing the force of attraction/repulsion between two charged particles?
A. Charles Dufay
B. Michael Faraday
C. Archimedes
D. Charles Coulomb
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What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 20Ω and 30Ω connected in parallel?
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Which of the following is a good conductor of heat but a bad conductor of electricity?
A. Celluloid
B. Rubber
C. Asbestos
D. Mica
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