18 volts = . . . . . . . . × 3 ohms
A. 6 amperes
B. 6 watts
C. 6 milli amperes
D. 6 joules
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Of the two bulbs in a house, one glows brighter than the other. In this context which of the following statements is correct?
A. The brightness does not depend on the resistance
B. Both the bulbs have same the resistance
C. The bright bulb has larger resistance
D. The dim bulb has larger resistance
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After using for some time, big transformers get heated up. This is due to the fact that
1. current produces heat in the transformers.
2. hysteresis loss occurs in the transformers.
3. liquid used for cooling gets heated.
Select the correct answer:
A. Only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
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The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is 60V when it draw of current of 4A from the source. What current will the heater draw if the potential difference is increased to 127.5 V?
A. 24 A
B. 10 A
C. 8.5 A
D. 12 A
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In electrical motor
A. heat is converted into electrical energy
B. electrical energy is converted into heat
C. electrical energy is converted into mechanical energy
D. mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy
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Which of the following devices is not based on the heating effect of electric current?
A. Electric bulb (with filament)
B. Electric heater
C. Microwave
D. Electric iron
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Superconductors are those elements
A. whose conductivity is intermediate between metals and insulators
B. whose resistance falls almost to zero at very low temperatures
C. which tum into insulators at very low temperatures
D. which conduct electricity only at super-high temperatures
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Those wires which transmit electricity in houses having a coating of . . . . . . . .
A. polyvinyl chloride
B. polythene
C. polyethyl fluoride
D. polyesterin chloride
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A closed and continuous path of electric current circuit is called?
A. path
B. electric circuit
C. mesh
D. loop
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Which gas is filled in normal tubelights?
A. Sodium vapour with argon
B. Sodium vapour with neon
C. Mercury vapour with argon
D. Mercury vapour with neon
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A bird sitting on a high tension electric wire does not get electrocuted, because
A. it has high resistance
B. the body is earthed
C. it does not form a closed path for the flow of current
D. its feets are good insulators
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The approach called 'magnetic confmement of plasma' is the scientific principle of which technique?
A. Fusion reactor
B. Particle accelerators
C. Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope
D. Electric generator
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Some pairs of devices and associated energy changes are given below.
1. Electric generator ⟺ Mechanical to electrical
2. Electric motor ⟺ Electrical to mechanical
3. Diesel engine ⟺ Light to electrical
4. Solar cell ⟺ Chemical to mechanical
Which of the above pair/s is/are correctly matched?
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 1 and 3
C. Only 2 and 4
D. Only 3 and 4
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What is the relation between Power 'P', Current 'I' and Resistance 'R'?
A. P = R I 2
B. P = IR2
C. P = R 2 I
D. P = I2 R
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The device used for converting alternating current to direct current is called
A. Inverter
B. Rectifier
C. Transformer
D. Transmitter
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What does the diagram shows?
A. Random motion of electrons in closed circuit
B. Random motion of protons in open circuit
C. Random motion of atoms in open circuit
D. Random motion of electrons in open circuit
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The work done in two points with a potential difference of 20V is 60 J. Then the electric charge flowing between the two points is:
A. 120 C
B. 1200 C
C. 3 C
D. 30 C
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A Galvanometer can be converted into a voltmeter by connecting with it a
A. high resistance in parallel
B. low resistance on parallel
C. high resistance on series
D. low resistance in series
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According to Ohm's law, . . . . . . . . is a constant.
A. V/I
B. V ÷ I
C. V × I
D. I × V
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Assertion (A) Electric appliances with metallic body have three connections, whereas on electric bulb has a two pin connection.
Reason (R) Three pin connections reduce heating of connecting wires.
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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