Which one of the following statements about bar magnet is correct?
A. The pole strength of the North pole of a bar magnet is larger than that of the South pole
B. When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, the North and South poles get separated
C. When a piece of bar magnet is bisected perpendicular to its axis, two new bar magnets are formed
D. The poles of a bar magnet are unequal in magnitude and opposite in nature
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Consider the following statements.
Assertion (A): Lightning conductors prevent buildings from damages in the event of lightning strike.
Reason (R): The electric charge conduct to ground through the wire, instead of passing through the structure.
Select the correct answer:
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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If the value of V/I is a constant, then what is it called?
A. Potential difference
B. Electric current
C. coulomb
D. resistance
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The SI unit of electric field is
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When a current of 0.5A flows through a filament of the electric bulb. Then amount of electric charge flows through a circuit is 300C, Calculate the time.
A. 600 s
B. 6 s
C. 60 s
D. 6000 s
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The temperature of the filament of lighted electric bulb is generally
A. 100°C to 500°C
B. 1000°C to 1500°C
C. 2000°C to 2500°C
D. 3000°C to 3500°C
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When many resistance in a circuit are connected in series, the value of current in each resistance is:
A. increases
B. decreases
C. halves
D. remains the same
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If there is an increase in current in a circuit with 5 ohms resistance, the voltage-
A. will decrease
B. will increase
C. will remain the same
D. will be zero
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In a circuit diagram,
The given symbol is used as follows:
A. A wire joint
B. A battery B
C. An electric bulb
D. A resistor of resistance R
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The value of 1 kilowatt hour is
A. 3.6 × 106 J
B. 3.6 × 103 J
C. 103 J
D. 105 J
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. . . . . . . . metal is used to make the filament of a light bulb-
A. Nichrome
B. Copper
C. Nickel
D. Tungsten
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An element offers high resistance for conduction is called:
A. conduction
B. insulator
C. resistor
D. semi-conductor
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Magnetic keepers are used to protect magnets from
A. Earth's magnetic field
B. effect of other magnets
C. self-demagnetisation
D. demagnetisation due to heating
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Which of the following is not based on practical applications of thermal effects of electricity?
A. electric flat iron
B. electric toaster
C. electric kettle
D. electric bell
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How much current will flow through a body if it touches the terminal 1,00,000Ω resistance of a 12 volt battery?
A. 2.4 × 10-4
B. 4.8 × 10-4
C. 1.2 × 10-4
D. 1.5 × 10-4
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Let us consider a copper wire having radius r and length l. Let its resistance be R. If the radius of another copper wire is 2r and the length is 2 l , then the resistance of this wire will be
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Electricity consumption bill is based on the measurement of
1. Watt
2. Voltage
3. Ohm
4. Ampere
Select your answer:
A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 2 and 3
D. Only 1 and 4
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"The sum of emf's and potential differences around a closed loop equals zero" is a consequence of
A. Ohm's law
B. Conservation of charge
C. Conservation of momentum
D. Conservation of energy
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Which of the following instruments is used to measure electric current?
A. Galvanometer
B. Rheostat
C. Voltmeter
D. Ammeter
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Which of the following is an example of the conversion of electrical energy into mechanical energy?
A. electric fan
B. flashlight
C. iron
D. television
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