Two batteries, one of emf \(18\) volts and internal resistance \(2~\Omega\) and the other of emf \(12\) V and internal resistance \(1~\Omega,\) are connected as shown. The voltmeter \(\mathrm{V}\) will record a reading of: 

        

1. \(18\) V
2. \(30\) V
3. \(14\) V
4. \(15\) V

Subtopic:  Grouping of Cells |
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\(5~\text A\) fuse wire can withstand a maximum power of \(1~\text W\) in a circuit. The resistance of the fuse wire is:
1. \(5~\Omega\)
2. \(0.04~\Omega\)
3. \(0.2~\Omega\)
4. \(0.4~\Omega\)

Subtopic:  Heating Effects of Current |
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When a wire of uniform cross-section a, length l, and resistance R is bent into a complete circle, the resistance between any two diametrically opposite points will be:

1. R/2

2. R/4

3. R/8

4. 4R

Subtopic:  Combination of Resistors |
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For the network shown in the figure below, the value of the current \(i\) is:

     
1. \(\frac{18V}{5}\)
2. \(\frac{5V}{9}\)
3. \(\frac{9V}{35}\)
4. \(\frac{5V}{18}\)

Subtopic:  Wheatstone Bridge |
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A car battery of emf \(12~\text{V}\) and internal resistance \(5\times 10^{-2}~\Omega\) receives a current of \(60~\text{A}\) from an external source. The terminal voltage of the battery is:

1. \(12~\text{V}\) 2. \(9~\text{V}\)
3. \(15~\text{V}\) 4. \(20~\text{V}\)
Subtopic:  EMF & Terminal Voltage |
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If there are two bulbs of \((40~\text{W},200~\text{V}),\) and \((100~\text{W},200~\text{V}),\) then the correct relation for their resistance is:
1. \(R_{40}<R_{100}\)
2. \(R_{40}>R_{100}\)
3. \(R_{40}=R_{100}\)
4. no relation can be predicted

Subtopic:  Heating Effects of Current |
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When three identical bulbs are connected in series, the consumed power is \(10\) W. If they are now connected in parallel then the consumed power will be:
1. \(30\) W
2. \(90\) W
3. \(\frac{10}{3}\) W
4. \(270\) W

Subtopic:  Heating Effects of Current |
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According to the Faraday Law of electrolysis, the mass deposited at electrode will be proportional to:

1. m ∝ I2

2. m ∝ Q

3. m ∝ Q2

4. 'm' does not depend on Q

Subtopic:  Current & Current Density |
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In a hot wire ammeter due to the flowing of the current, the temperature of the wire is increased by \(5^{\circ}\) C. If the value of the current is doubled, then the increase in temperature will be:
1. \(15^{\circ}\) C
2. \(20^{\circ}\) C
3. \(25^{\circ}\) C
4. \(30^{\circ}\) C

Subtopic:  Heating Effects of Current |
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The potentiometer is best for measuring voltage, as:

1. It has a sensitive galvanometer
2. It has wire of high resistance
3. It measures p.d. like in closed circuit
4. It measures p.d. like in open circuit

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