Which of the following devices is based on the phenomenon of electromagnetic induction?
A. Galvanometer
B. Bulb
C. Ammeter
D. Generator
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. . . . . . . . states that the total current entering a junction is equal to the total current leaving the junction.
A. Lenz's Law
B. Hooke's Law
C. Ohm's Law
D. Kirchhoff's First Law
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The torque on a rectangular coil placed in uniform magnetic field is large when the
A. number of turns is large
B. number of turns is less
C. plane of the coil is perpendicular to the magnetic field
D. area of the coil is small
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An electric washing machine of 750 W is used for 4 hours per day. Energy consumed by the machine in one day is . . . . . . . .
A. 3 units
B. 3,000 units
C. 300 units
D. 30 units
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In an electric circuit, flow of electric current is due to . . . . . . . .
A. electron
B. neutron
C. electrode
D. proton
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At low temperature, lead behaves as a
A. semi conductor
B. super conductor
C. insulator
D. conductor
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What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.2A passes through it on application of 8 V of potential difference across it?
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Factors affecting resistance of matter:
1. Temperature
2. Nature of substance
3. Conductor length
4. Area of transverse passage
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. only 1, 3, 4
C. only 1, 2, 3
D. only 1 and 3
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Electricity is produced through dry cell from
A. chemical energy
B. thermal energy
C. mechanical energy
D. nuclear energy
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According to the Joule's law of heat, the heat generated in a circuit depends on some factors. Which of the following can be charged in this?
A. current flowing in the circuit
B. Current, resistance of conductor and time period for current to flow in it
C. Conductor's resistance
D. the time period of flow of current and current
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Tungsten is used for the manufacture of the filament of an electric bulb because it is
A. a good conductor
B. economical
C. malleable
D. has a very high melting point
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Principle of fuse is
A. Chemical effect of electricity
B. Mechanical effect of electricity
C. Heating effect of electricity
D. Magnetic effect of electricity
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One of the two bulbs glows brighter than the other. Which bulb has the highest resistance?
A. Dim bulb
B. The resistance of both is same
C. Bright bulbs
D. Brightness does not depend on resistance
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In the process of magnetisation of a bar,
A. the entire bulk of the bar gets magnetised
B. only the surface of the bar gets magnetised
C. only the ends of the bar get magnetised
D. only some parts of the outer layers of the bar get magnetised
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In a three-pin electrical plug longest pin should be connected to
A. Ground terminal
B. Live terminal
C. Neutral terminal
D. Any terminal
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A constant current of 1.0A flows through a resistance of 12Ω. The amount of charge flows through the resistance in 1 minute is -
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If two charged objects of equal capacity are connected with a wire:
A. Current flows from negative to positive
B. Current flows from positive to negative
C. Current will not flow
D. Flow of magnetic induction
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Match the columns:
Column I
Column II
a. Smaller resistance
1. reciprocal of conductivity
b. Greater resistance
2. resistances are in series
c. Specific resistance
3. resistances are in parallel
A. a-3, b-2, c-1
B. a-1, b-2, c-3
C. a-3, b-1, c-2
D. a-2, b-1, c-3
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Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?
A. Rubber
B. Pure water
C. Salt water
D. Benzene
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Transformer converts . . . . . . . .
A. frequency
B. voltage
C. current
D. both current and voltage
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