0 ratings 0% found this document useful (0 votes) 12 views 58 pages Chapter 13
Chapter 13 covers the fundamentals of current electricity, including the definition of electric current, Ohm's law, and the effects of current such as heating, magnetic, and chemical effects. It explains the behavior of current in metallic conductors, sources of current, and the concepts of resistivity and resistance. Additionally, it discusses series and parallel combinations of resistors, as well as the characteristics of ohmic and non-ohmic substances.
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content,
claim it here .
Available Formats
Download as PDF or read online on Scribd
Go to previous items Go to next items
[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 51
au
Chapter
1b} CURRENT ELECTRICITY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this chapter the students will be able to:
Understand the concept of steady current.
Describe some sources of current.
Recognize effects of current.
Understand and describe Ohm’s law.
Understand resistivity and explain its dependence upon temperature.
Know the value of resistance by reading colour code on it.
Know the working and use of rheostat in the potential divider circuit
Describe the characteristics of thermistor.
Use the energy considerations to distinguish between emf and p.d.
Describe the conditions for maximum power transfer.
Know and use the application of Kirchhoff's first law as conservation of charge.
Know and use the application of Kirchhoff’s second law as conservation of energy.
Describe the function of Wheatstone Bridge to measure the unknown resistance
Describe the function of potentiometer to measure and compare potentials without
drawing and current from the circuit.
Q.1 Define curr
CURRENT ELECTRICITY
ent electricity.
The branch of physics which deals with charges in motion is called current electricity or
electrodynamics. e.g
(i) A light bulb glows to the flow of electric current.
(ii) The current that flows through the coil of motor that causes its shaft to rotate
(iii) Most of the devices in the industry and in our homes operate with current
Q.2 Define electric current and conventional current.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 52
(3) ELECTRIC CURRENT
The charge per unit time passing through any cross section of a conductor is called electric current
(OR)
The rate of flow of charge is also called the electric current,
It is represented by “I” and it is a scalar quantity, Ifa net ¢
section of a conductor in time At then, electric current Lis
ge AQ passes through any cross-
AQ
At
Unit of Electric Current
The SI unit of electric current is “ampere”. The current is said
to be one ampere when one coulomb of charge is passing through any
cross-section of wire in one second. It is represented by A
IA =
# Inmetallic conductors the charge carriers are electrons,
lWhen eel senses danger, it turns)
itself into a living battery. Any one|
lwho attacks this fish is likely to}
* The
ions.
charge carrier in electrolyte are positive and negative
@ In gases, the charge carriers are ions and electrons. [electric ee! can beupto600V.
Current Direction
Early scientists regarded an electric current as a flow of positive charge from positive to negative
terminal of the battery through an extemal circuit. Later on, it was found that a current in metallic
conductors is actually due to the flow of negative charge carriers called electrons moving in the opposite
direction i.e., from negative to positive terminal of the battery, but it is a convention to take the direction
of current as the direction in which positive charge flow. This current is referred as conventional current
The reason is that it has been found experimentally that positive charge moving in one direction is
equivalent in all extemal effects to a negative charge moving in the opposite direction. As the current is
measured by its external effects so a current due to motion of negative charges, after reversing its
direction of How can be substituted by an equivalent current due to flow of positive charges. Thus “the
ventional current in a cireuit is defined as that equivalent current which passes from a point at
higher potential (+ve) to a point
charges”.
lower potential (-ve) as if it represented a movement of positive
Q.3 Describe the current through a metallic conductor.
CURRENT THROUGH A M
ALLIC CONDUCTOR[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY
53
In a metal, the valence electrons are not attached to individu:
atoms but are free to move about within the body. These electrons are
known as free electrons. The free electrons are in random motion just
like the molecules of a gas in a container and they act as charge
carriers in metals. The speed of randomly moving electrons depends
upon temperature,
If we consider any section of metallic wire, the rate at which
the free electrons pass through it from right to left is the same as the
rate at which they pass from left to right as shown, As a result the
current through the wire is zero. If the ends of the wire are connected
~
to a battery, an clectrie ficld E will be setup at every point within the
wire. The free electrons will now experience a force in the direction
>
opposite to E. As a result of this force the free electrons acquire a
>
motion in the direction of ~E. It may be noted that the force
experienced by the free electrons does not produce a net
acceleration because the electrons keep on colliding with the atoms
of the conductor. The overall effect of these collisions is to transfer
the energy of accelerating electrons to the lattice with the result
that the clectrons acquire an average velocity, called the drift
velocity in the direction of-Fit may be defined as the velocity of
the free electrons in the direction drift or effectively in the
direction opposite to that of electric field in metal. The drift
velocity is of the order of 10~> ms“! at room temperature. Due to
their thermal motion is several hundred kilometers per second.
Thus, when an clectric field is established in a conductor, the
free electrons modify their random motion in such a way that they drift
slowly in a direction opposite to the field, In other words the electrons,
in addition to their violent thermal motion, acquire a constant drift
velocity duc to which a net directed motion of charges takes place
along the wire and a current begins to flow through it. A steady current
is established in a wire when a constant potential difference is
ma
+
ned across it which generates the requisite electric field E
along the wire
Electron flow
Connecting
Metal
Fy Qretot ascites
tortie tolow pares
Q.4 Describe the source of current.
SOURCE OF CURRENT[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 54
To have a constant current the potential difference across the
conductor should be maintained constant. This is achieved by =>
connecting the ends of wire to the terminals of a device called a source nt Electron: |
of current. The source of current which converts some non-electrical
energy such as, chemical, mechanical, heat or solar energy into
electrical energy is called source of current, There are many types of
sources of currents, For example:
* Cells which convert chemical energy into electrical energy
Types of Cells Fig. A source of current such as
(i) Primary cells: Cells which cannot be recharged. battery maintains a nearly
. constant potential difference
between ends of a conductor.
(ii) Secondary cells: Cell which ean recha
Electric generators which convert: mechanical energy into
electrical energy
Thermocouples which convert heat ene
into electrical energy.
Solar energy which convert sunlight di to electrical ener
What are the effects of current
EFFECTS OF CURRENT
The presence of electric current can be detected by various effects it produces. There are three
types
(i) Heat
(i) Heating Effect
geffect (ii) Magnetic effect. (iii), Chemical effeet
Current flow through a metallic wire due to motion of free
electrons. During the course of their motion, they collide frequently
with atoms of metal. At cach collision, they lose some of their K,E and
give it to atoms with which they collide. Thus as current flows through
wire, it increases K.E of vibrations of the metal atoms i.e.. it generates
heat in the wire. Heat produced by a current I in the wire of resistane
R during a time interval t is given by
=F Heating effect of current is used|
a eT lin electric kettle.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 55
Uses: Heating effect of current is utilized in electric heaters, kettles, 1
toaster and electric iron
(ii) Magnetic Effect
The passage of current is always accompanied by am;
field in the surrounding space. The strength of field depends upon the
uurrent and the distance from the current element. The pattern
eld produced by a current carrying straight wire, a coil or
solenoid is as shown.
netic
value of
of the f
Uses: All the machines involving electric motors also use magnetic
effect of current
(ii) Chemical Effeet
Certain liquids such as dilute sulphuric acid (11:04) or copper
sulphate (CuSO,) solution conduct electricity due to some chemical
reactions that take place within them, The study of this process is
known as electrolysis, The chemical changes produced during the
electrolysis of a liquid are duc to chemical effects of the current. It
7 Siem 7
depends upon the nature of the liquid and the quantity of electricity t :
passed through the liquid
The liquid which conducts current is known as ef yte. The material in the form of wire or rod or
plate which leads the current into or out of the electrolyte is known as electrode. The electrode connected
with the positive terminal of the current source is called anode and that connected with negative terminal is
known as cathode. The vessel containing the two electrodes and the liquid is known as voltameter.
-xample
We will consider the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution, The voltameter contains dilute solution
of copper sulphate. The anode and cathode are both copper plates. Whei
copper sulphate is dissolved in
water, it dissociates into Cu’ and $Oj ions. On pa:
the cathode and the following reaction takes place.
ing current through the voltameter. Cu’ moves towards
Cul +2e ——> Cu
The copper atoms thus formed are deposited at cathode plate
While copper is being deposited at the cathode, the SO, ions move L
towards the anode, Copper atoms from the anode go into the solution as
copper ions which combine with sulphate ions to form copper sulphate 1 I
As the el is continuously deposited on the
cathode while an equal amount of copper from the anode is dissolved into
the solution and the density of copper sulphate solution remains unaltered
Note: This example also illustrates the basic principle of electroplating
I
~ a process of coating a thin
of some expensive metal (gold, silver etc.) on an article of some cheap metal
0.6 _ State and explain Ohm's law. Also define ohmic and non-ohmic substance
OHM’S LAW
Introduction(CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 56
When a battery is connected across a conductor, an electric current begins to flow through the
conductor. A German physicist George Simon Ohm showed by experiments that the current through the
metalli¢ conduetor is directly proportional to the potential difference across its ends. This fact is known
as Ohm’s law
Statement
This law states that “The current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the
potential difference across its ends provided the physical states such as temperature of the conductor
remains unchanged”,
Mathematically
If V is the voltage applied across the ends of the conductor and the current [is flowing through it
therefore by ohm’s law
Tpean cn VOT ren Vane ca
Vv IR
where R is constant of proportionally called the resistance of the conductor. The value of the resistance
depends upon the nature, dimensions and the physical state of the conductor. It may be defined as the
opposition offered by the conductor to the flow of charges ie., free electrons due to their continuous
collisions against the atoms of the lattice.
Unit
The SI unit of resistance is “ohm”. It is represented by Q.
Ohm
“Ifa current of one ampere flows through any cross-section of a conductor due to a potential
difference of one volt applied across its ends then resistance of conductor is said to be one ohm.”
~ Vv
As R 1
Vv
12 = 4K[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY
57
A conductor is said to obey ohm’s law if its
resistance remains constant ie., graph between V and Lis a
straight line, as shown in figure
Ohmic
A conductor which strictly obeys ohm’s law is called
ohmic.
Example
Metals,
Non-ohmic
There are devices which do not obey ohm’s law, are
called non-ohmic devices.
Example
Filament of bulbs and semiconductor diodes are non-
ohmic devices.
Explanation
Let us apply a certain potential difference across the
terminals of filament lamp and measure the resulting current
passing through it. If we repeat the measurement for different
values of potential difference and draw a graph of voltage V
versus current I, it will be seen that graph is not straight line.
It means that filament is non-ohmic device. The deviation of
V — I graph from straight line is due to the increase in the
resistance of the filament with temperature.
As the current passing through a filament is increased
from zero, the graph is straight line in the initial stage
because change in the resistance of filament with
temperature due to small current is not appreciable. As the
current is further increased, the resistance due to rise in
temperature is increased.
Another example of non-ohmic device isa
semiconductor diode. The current-voltage graph of such a
diode is shown in figure. As the graph is not straight line, so
semi-conductor is also a non-ohmie device.
Review of Series and Parallel Combinations of Resistor
eries Combination of Resistance
If the resistors are connected end to end such that the
—
>
TC)
r >
R R Roos
WWW>
same current pas
connected in series as shown in figure.
Vv VitV.
es through all of them, they are said to be
+V5
According to ohms law
IR = WR) +R: + Rs
ca[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 58
Lh o= -h =!
IRog = IR) + IR) +IR
IReq = KR) * R> +R)
Ry = Ri+R+R
ey
Characteristics of Series Combination
(i) Voltage across each re
stance is different such that sum of voltages equal to applied voltage.
Gi) Current through all resistors are always same
(iii) Equivalent resistance is always greater than the largest individual resistance.
Parallel Combination of Resistance
In parallel arrangement, a number of resistors are connected side 1 R,
by side with their ends joined together at two common points. From Lhe
From ohm’s law
wo
ioe
v v v
h R hb R R
, aa
ao Ry
1
R,
Characteristic of Parallel Combination
(i) Voltage across each resistance in parallel combination is same.
Gi) Current through cach resistance is different such that sum of branch currents equals to current
supplied by battery.
(iii) Equivalent resistance is smaller than the smallest individual resistance.
Q.7 Define resistivity and explain the dependence of resistance upon temperature.
RESISTIVITY AND ITS DEPENDENCE UPON TEMPERATURE
ity
Resisti
It has been experimentally seen that the resistanee R of a wire is directly proportional to its
length Land inversely proportional to its cross-sectional area A
Mathemat
ally
Rox 1 a
Ro « (ii)[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 59
‘Combining (i) and (i)
R n
vy
pL
Rn - oe (iii)
resistivity of the material of wire, It is defined as the stance | p@m | a(K
resistance of a meter cube of a conductor. It may be 32x 10* | 000380
noted that resistance is the characteristic of a particular | Silver [52x 10 :
wire whereas the resitivity is the property of the | Copper 1.54% 10 | 0.00390
material of the wire from which itis made aaa 227% 10" | 0.00340
Aluminium | 2.63 x 10° | 0.00390
p Tungsten 5.00 x 10° | 0.00460
Iron 11.00 x 10° | 0.00520
Pla 11.00 x 10° | 0.00520
Pp Constenton | 49.00 x 10° } 9.00001
So, SL unit of resistivity is “Om Mercur 94.00 10° | 0.00091
Conductance Nichrome | 100.0 10° | 0.00020
Conductance is the reciprocal of resistance. ie, Epon AIST io cme =0o005
Conductance = Sas Germanium | 0.5 0.05
Silicon 2 0.07
SI unit of conductance ohm”! (Mho) or Siemen
Conductivity
Conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity. ic.
1
Conductivity = Restivny
Sl unit of conductivity is ohm !.m ! (mho my).
DEPENDENCE UPON TEMPERATURE
ed by a conductor is due to the collision of free
electrons with the lattice atoms of metal. When temperature of the
conductor increases then lattice atoms start vibrating with greater
amplitude and this form a bigger target area for the flowin
electrons. So the probability of the collisions of fr
lattice atoms increases. This makes the collision between tree electrons
and the atoms more frequent and hence resistance of the conductor
increases
Resistance of
of free
electrons with the
Conversely when temperature decreases then lattice atoms
vibrate with smaller amplitude presenting smaller target area and this,
deci
aases the probability of collisions between the lattice atoms and
fiee electrons. This makes collisions less frequent and hence resistance
of the conductor increases[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 60
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
Definition
The fractional change in the resistance per kelvin temperature is known as temperature
coefficient of resistance. It is represented by &
Determination
Let R, and R, be the resistances at 0°C and °C respectively. It is experimentally found that
change in the resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to its original resistance. icc.
RR, & Ry (i)
Also the change in the resistance of a conductor is directly proportional to. change in its
temperature ic
RR, & At (i)
Combining (i) and (ii)
R,-R, © RoAt
Rk aRAt
RR,
a Rat ii)
Where a. is constant of proportionality named as temperature coefficient of resistance
Also the resistivity is directly proportional to the resistance therefore eq, (iii) can be written as
i= Po
a
poAt
where « is called the coefficient of resistivity. It may be defined the fractional cha
ge in the resistivity
per kelvin temperature is called the temperature coefficient of resistivity
Note: There are some substance like germanium, silicon ete., whose resistance decreases with increase
in temperature. i.e.. these substances have negative temperature coefficients.
Q.8 What are the colour code for carbon resistances?
Ss
COLOUR CODE FOR
Colour Value
Carbon resistors are most common in electronic equipment
They consist of a high-grade ceramic rod or cone (called the | Black o
substrate) on which is deposited a thin resistive film of carbon, The | Brown 1
numerical value of their resistance is indicated by a colour code | Red 2
which consists of bands of different colours printed on the body of | Orange 3
the resistor. The colour used in this code and the digits represented} Yellow 4
by them are given in table Green 5
Usually the code consists of four bands. Starting from left to | Blue 6
right, the colour bands are interpreted as follows, Violet 7
(1) The first band indicates the first digit in the numerical value | GY 8
of the resistance. White 9[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 61
(2) The second band gives the second digit
(3) The third band is decimal multiplier ic, it gives the number of
zeros after the first two digits. ony cae
aor
(4) The fourth band gives resistance tolerance. Its colour is either Mbxss
silver or gold, Silver band indicates a tolerance of £10%, a Pesky Glararb
gold band shows a tolerance of £5%, If there is no fourth band,
nderstood to be +20%. Tolerance means the
possible variation from the marked value, For example, a
10002 resistor with a tolerance of +10% will have an actual
Fé Viet Gurge ker
2 7 aD +m
yce anywhere between 9000 and 11000 Fearoncge19
Q.9 What is Rheostat? Also des
(@)_ Variable resis
RHEOSTAT
It is a wire wound variable resistance. It consist of a bare manganin wire wound over an
nsulating cylinder. The ends of the wire are connected to two fixed terminals A and B. A third terminal
‘is attached to a sliding contact which can be moved over the wire at shown in figure (a),
cribe rheostat as:
or _(ii) Potential divider
c
A rheostat can be used as
(i) Variable Resistor (ii) Potential Divider
(i) Rheostat as Variable Resistor Sliding contact
s
In order to use theostat as a variable resistor, one of the
fixed terminal say A and the sliding contact C are inserted in the HA
circuit as shown in figure (b). In this way the resistance of the A, soit
wire between A and C is used. If the sliding contact is shifted Resistance wire
away from terminal A, the length and hence the resistance “> (a) ARheostat
included in the circuit increases (because R « L) and if the ie
sliding contact is moved towards A, the resistance decreases.
(ii) Rheostat as Potential Divider
A potential difference V is applied across the fixed ends x
A and B with the help of the battery. If R is the resistance of the
wire AB, the current passing through it is
ee
R vo gg
The potential difference between the portion BC of the ' !
wire is given by 5 \,
Vac = Ir '
Putting value of 1 ~ +
7 Use of rheostat as potential divider
Vac = Rt
(i)
r
Vac =[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 62
where r is the resistance of the portion BC of the wire. The circuit shown in figure is known as potential
divider. Eq. (i) shows that this circuit can provide at its output terminals a potential difference varying
from zero to the full potential difference of the battery depending upon the position of the sliding
contact. As the sliding contact C is moved towards B. the length and hence the resistance r of the portion
of the wire decreases which decreases Vac. If the sliding contact C is moved towards the end A. r
increases hence Vic increases.
Q.10 What is thermistors? How they madé
@ THERMISTORS
A thermistor is a heat sensitive resistor
stance of such
ive_ temperature
Most thermistors have negative temperature coefficient of resistance i.e, the
thermistor decreases when their temperature is increased. Thermistors with po
coefficient are also available.
Thermistors are made by heating under high pressure >
semiconductor ceramic made from mixtures of metallic oxides of ©
manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, iron ete. These are pressed into -
ed shapes and then baked at high temperature. Different types
of thermistors are shown in figure. They may be in the form of
beads. rods or washers,
des
Thermistors with high negative temperature coefficient are
rate for measuring low temperature especially near 10 K
(263°C), The higher resistance at low temperature enables more
accurate measurement possible.
Uses
a In fire alarms.
(ii) Thermistors with high negative temperature coefficient are very accurate for measuring low
temperature especially near 10 kelvin.
(ii) Thermistors have wide range of application as temperature sensor i.c., they convert changes of
temperature into electrical voltage which is duly processed.
Q.11_ Desi
ELECTRICAL POWER AND POWER DISSIPATION IN RESISTORS
Consider a circuit consisting of battery connected in series 4
with R, as shown in figure. A steady current I flows through the
circuit and a potential difference V exists between the terminals A
and B of resistance R. Terminal A connected to I ve pole of battery
is at a higher potential than the terminal B.
ribe electrical power and power dissipation in resistors.
1—>»
By the definition of potential difterence
AW
AQ
Work done = AW = VAQ
~ B
This is the work done supplied by the battery (0 Move fig thepowerofabatien/ appears
AQ from A to B. as the power dissipated in the
resistor R.
Vo=[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 63
Definition
~The rate at which the battery is supplying electrical energy is the electrical power of the battery”
or power output i.e.
As
Electrical energy
al power = Time
VAQ
AL
5 , (AQ)
p= vise)
[Pv wt [128 )
it shown, the power supplied by the battery is dissipated in the resistor R. The
principal of conservation of energy tells us that the power dissipated in the resistor is also VI
In the cir
Power dissipated (P) = VI
From ohm’s law
v= IR
Putting value of V in eq. (i), we get
P IRx I
also from ohm’s law
Putting in eq. (i)
Unit
‘The SI unit of electrical power is watt.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 64
Q.12 Define electromotive force and terminal potential difference. Also describe its
relation.
ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE (emf) AND T
Suppose a steady eun
to charge Aq passes through any cross section in time At. During motion,
this charge enter the cell at its low potential end and leaves at high
potential. The source must supply energy AW to the +ve charge to foree
it to go to the point of high potential
MINAL POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE
‘nt | has been established in the circuit, due —
The emf (E) of the source is defined as the energy supplied to a
unit positive charge by the cell in moving from negative terminal to the
positive terminal of the battery
AW
Aq
ie. E
Fig. Electromotive force of a cell
(OR)
It is the potential difference between the termi
an external circuit or when the circuit is open.
I Difference
The P.D between the Ovo points in the ¢
¢ flows from one point to another
als of the battery when no current is owing
throu
Terminal Poten
it is the energy dissipated when one coulomb of
asure in Newton,
The electromotive force is not a force and do not mi
Unit of emf
The unit of emf is joule/coulomb which is called volt
Internal Resistance
The opposition offered by the the
two electrodes of the cell to the flow of current is known as internal
al resistance is due to the resistance of
rolyte, present betw
resistance ‘r’ of the cell. Inten
chemicals in the cells
A cell of emf E having an internal resistance r is equivalent to a source of pure emf E with r in
series as shown in figure,
Relation between emf and Terminal Potential Difference
e. A voltmeter of infinite
Consider a cell of emf E and internal resistance r as shown in fig
resistance measures the potential difference across the external resistance R.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 65
When switch § is closed, the current | flowing through the ¢
circuit is given by X
' (>),
E Z
s
E (i) 4
E L__yry—_——
vi E-tr difference V of acelllis E— Ir.
where V, ~ IR is the terminal potential difference of the cell in the presence of current I,
When circuit is open then, | = 0. Therefore, voltmeter reads the emf E as terminal voltage when
switch S is open. Thus terminal potential difference in the presence of current would be less than emf E by Ir
Now we discuss eq, (i) on energy considerations. The left side of this equation is emf E which is
equal to the energy gained by unit positive charge as it passes through the cell from its ne;
positive terminal. The right side of this equation gives an account of the utilization of this energy as the
current passes through the circuit, A part of this energy equal to Ir, is dissipated into the cell. The rest of
the energy is dissipated into R which is in accordance with energy conservation,
(OR)
The emf gives the energy supplied to a unit charge by the cell and potential drop across various
elements account for the dissipation of this energy into other forms as the unit charge passes through these
clement
Also the emf is the id the potential difference is its “effect”. The emf is always present
even when no current is drawn through the battery or the cell but the potential difference across the
conductor is zero when no current flows through it.
‘ause” a
Condition for which emf (E) equal to terminal PD V i.c.,
As Eo = V-rr
E =V,
It 1 =0
i.e., circuit is open.
0.13 Calculate the maximum power output.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY
TUM POWER OUTPUT
In the cireuit shown, as the current I flows through R, the
charges flow from a point of higher potential to a point of lower
potential and they loose potential energy. If V is the potential
difference across R, the loss of P.E per second is VI. This loss of
potential energy per second appears in other forms of energy and is
known as power delivered to R by current |
Power delivered R= Pax = VI
P PR
I - V=IR)
io
Prat
)
lAvoltmeter connected across the
Paar terminals of a cell measures (a
—2Rr + 4Rr Ithe emf of the cell on open circuit,
(b) the terminal potential
ldifference ona closed circuit.
n) + ARr
ER
© (R=t) + 4Rr
when R =r, the denominator is least and so Pay is maximum. Thus we see that maximum power is
delivered to a resistance (load) when the internal resistance of the souree equals the load res
value of this maximum output power
ance, The
KIRCHHOFF’S RULE
Introduction
Ohm’s law and rules of series and parallel combination of resistances are quite usefull to analyze
simple electrical circuits consisting of more than one resistance. However such a method fails in the case
of complex networks consisting of a number of resistors, and a number of voltage sources. Problems of
such networks can be solved by a system of analysis which is based upon two rules, known as
Kirchhoff's rules.
Q.14 State and explain Kirchhoff’s first rule.
KIRCHHOFF’S FIRST RULE
Statement[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 67
It states that “the sum of all the currents flowing towards a point is equal to the sum of all the
currents owing away from the point”
(OR)
“The sum of all the currents meeting at a point in the circuit is zero”
Mathematically
ie, rro-0 (i)
It is a convention that current flowing towards a point is taken as positive and that flowing away
from the point is taken as negative.
Explanation
Consider a situation where four wires mect at a point A. The
current flowing into the point A are 1) and I. Currents flowing away from
point A are I; and Iz, According to conventions I and I> are +ve whereas
1y and Ly are -ve,
Apply eq. (i)
(lL) - 0
or heb =hth
Kirchhoff’s 1" rule is also called as Kirehhoff’s point rule is a
manifestation of law of conservation of charge. If there is no sink and Fig. According to Kirchhoft's
of charge at the point, the total charge Mowing towards the point 1"rulel, +1,=1+1,
must be equal to the total charge flowing away from the point.
Q.15_ State and explain Kirchhoff’s second rule.
(9H) KIRCHHOFF’S SECOND RULE
Statement
soures
This rule states that the algebraic sum of potential changes for a closed loop (closed circuit) is
zero.
Explanation
Consider a closed circuit as shown in figure. Let E) is greater R 4| hs “AQ
than E, (E) > E:) so the current flows in counter clockwise direction as. AWW 1
shown in figure. By the definition of P.D
q Ww :
AQ
Ww = vag AW
R
Fig. According to Kirchhoff's
2" rule, IR, -E,-IR,=0.
when a positive charge AQ due to current I, passes through cell E; from
negative to positive terminal, it gains energy equal to E,AQ. When the
current passes through the cell equal to-E2AQ, because
om high to low potential, In going through Rj, the charge AQ looses energy
ference across Rj. The negative sign shows that the charge
=IRAQ.
Jaw of
looses energ
here the charge passes
equal to -IR|AQ where IR, is the potential dit
trom high to low potential, Similarly the loss of energy while pa
Finally the charge reaches the negative of cell Ey from where we started. According to the
n of energy the total change in energy of the system is zero,[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 68
E:AQ = IR\AQ = F2AQ= IRAQ = 0
AQUE) — IR; —E2-IR3) = 0
Divide by AQ on both sides
So E;-IR;-E:-IRy = 0
which is Kirchhoft’s second rule,
Note: This rule is simply a particular way of stating the law of conservation of energy in electrical
problems.
Convention
. If a source of emf is traversed from —ve to positive terminal, the potential change is +ve, it is
negative in opposite direction,
* Ifa resistor is transversed in the direction of current, the change in potential is negative
in the opposite direction.
tis +ve
Procedure of Solution of Circuit Problems
Afier solving the above proble:
other direct current complex networks. While using Kirchhoff's rules in other problems, it is worthwhile
to follow the approach given below
we are in a position to apply the same procedure to analy
(i) Draw the cireuit diagram.
ice is included at least once in the
(ii) The choice of loops should be such that each resist
selected loops,
iii) Assume a loop current in each loop, all the loop currents should be in the same sense. It
may be either clockwise or anticlockwise
(iv) Write the loop equations for all the selected loops. For writing each loop equation the
voltage change across any component is positive if traversed from low to high potential and
it is negative if traversed from high to low potential.
(v) Solve these equations for the unknown quantities.
0.16 What is Wheai
WHEATSTONE BRIDGE
It is a device which is used to determine the unknown resistance of a material
stone Bridge? Describe its construction and working.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 69
Construction
It consists of four resistances R), R>, Rs and Ry connected in such
a way so as ( form a mash ABCDA. A battery is connected between
points A and C. A sensitive galvanometer of resistance R, is connected
between points B and D.
Working
If the switeh $ is closed, the current will flow through
galvanometer. We are to determine the condition under which no current
flows through the galvanometer even after the switch is closed. For this
purpose we analysis this circuit using Kirchhot’s 2"! rule. We consider
the loops ADBA, DCBD and CDAC and assume anticlockwise loop
currents I), Ib and [; through the loops respectively Fig. Wheatstone bridge circuit
The Kirchhoft’s 2™ rule applied to loop ADBA gives
(1) = b)Rs “(y= )RL= Ry = 0 coe (i)
Similarly applying Kirchhott’s 2" rule to loop DCBD
—(y— L)Ry— bR2-(h-1)R, = 0 (ii)
‘The current flowing through galvanometer is 0 if,
W-kh -0 o b-h -0
ho =k bho=h
Putting this in eq. (i) and (ii) we get
(y= 1)Rs- Ry = 0 (iii)
(Is 1)Ry- Rs = 0 coos (i)
HWRi > (lh) ~1)Rs peered (X)
LR: = (b= 1)Ry coe Vi)
Dividing (v) by (vi)
HER: _ i= IR.
—bR> (Ly -1)Ry
LR, _ di=1Rs
LR: (>= 1)Ry
Since I Is
TRy (hh =TgR
1R> (ly = 1)Ry
Ri Ry
Ro” Ry (A)
Thus whenever the condition of eq. (A) is satisfied, no current flows through galvanometer i.e. it
shows no deflection or conversely when galvanometer shows no deflection, eq. (A) is satisfied. If we
conneet three resistances R), Ry and Ry of known value and a fourth resistance Ry of unknown value and
Rj. Ry and Ry are so adjusted that galvanometer shows no deflection then using eq. (A), Ry can be
determined.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 70
iS USCS.
Q.17 Describe potentiometer with
ie] POTENTIOMETER
Introduction
Potential difference is usually measured by an instrument called a voltmeter. The voltmeter is
connected across the two points in a cireuit between which potential difference is to be measured. It is
necessary that the resistance of the voltmeter must be large as compare to the circuit resistance across
which the voltmeter is connected. Otherwise an appreciable current will flow through the voltmeter
which will alter the circuit current and the potential difference to be measured. Thus the voltmeter can
read the correct potential difference only when it does not draw any current from the circuit across
which it is connected. An ideal voltmeter would have an infinite resistance
However, th suring and cathode
ray oscilloscope which practically do not draw any current from the circuit because of their lar
resistance and are very accurate potential measuring instruments. But these instruments are very
expensive and are difficult 10 use. A very simple instrument which can measure and compare potential
differences accurately is a potentiometer
je are some potential m nstruments such as digital voltmet
A very simple electrical instrument which can measure and compare potential differences
without drawing any current from the circuit is called potentiometer
Principle
The potential difference across any wire of length Land uniform area of cross section A, is
directly proportional to its length when constant current flows through it
BE o«L
s ler
A potentiometer is consist of a resistor R in the form of a wire, on
which a terminal C ean slide shown in figure,
Function
(i) As Potential Divider
The resistance between A and C can be varied from zero to Ras
the sliding contact C is moved from A to B. If a battery of emf EF is
connected across R. The current flowing through it is
E
'o-R
It the resistance between A and C is r, the potential drop across these points will be
Vac > Ir
Putting the value of I, we[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 7
(ii) To Measure Unknown emf of a Cell
To measure the unknown emf of a source by using a
circuit shown in figure. Here R is in the form of a straight wire of
jon A. A cell whose emf Ey is to be a
measured is connected between A and C through a galvanometer
G. It should be noted that +ve terminal of Ey and that of the E
potential divider are connected to the same point A. If in the loop +—&
uniform area of cross-s
Q
o
®
AGCA, the point C and the —ve terminal of E, are at the same
potential then the two terminals of the galvanometer will be at bn
same potential and no current will flow through the galvanometer. Go
Therefore to measure the potential Ey. the position of C is so
adjusted that the galvanometer shows no deflection, Under this
B 400 cm
ot a
condition Ey = R E 300 ct
If L, is total length from A to B and ‘is length of wire
between AC, 100 cm.
Therefore unknown emf is given by
!
EO =e
It can be seen that the unknown emf Ey is determined when no current is drawn from it and
therefore, potentiometer is one of the most accurate methods for measuring potential
To Compare the emf of Two Cells soo
To compare the emfS E, and F2 of two cells we use the
circuit diagram as shown. the balancing lengths fy and fs are found c
separately for the two cells, then 5]
4 Ls
E L a pg
E
(ii) as
cs +@
So the ratio of the emf is equal to the ratio of the balancing lengths(CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 72
SOLVED EXAMPLES
‘NAMPLE 13.1
1.0 x 10” electrons pass through a conductor in 1.0 1s. Find the current in ampere flov
through the conductor
Data
Number of electrons = N 10x 10
Time At = LOps = 10x 10°C
Cha q lox 10"C
To Find
Current =?
SOLUTION
By formula
; AQ
a
But AQ = Nxq
= 1.0% 107 16x 10"
16x 10°? €
oy ; Lox 10 -
1.0 10
1.6% 10° A
Result
Current = 1 1.6 10°A
AMP! 2
0.75 A current flows through an
he length of the w
on wire when a battery of 1.5 V is con
is 5.0 m and its cross sectional are:
ends.
is 2.5 x 1077 m*. Compute the
resistivity of iron.
Data
Current i O.75A
Potential difference = V sv
Length of wire L 5.0m
Area of wire A 2.5% 107m?
To Find
Resitivity ofiron = - pp - ?[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 73
SOLUTION
By formula
R =p,
RxA
Pp oF @
a
But R T
So ep >
p 1.0% 107 Q.m
Result
Resitivity — p 1.0% 107 Om
EXAMPLE 13.3
A platinum wire has resistance of 10 Q at (°C and 20 Q at 273°C, Find the value of
temperature coefficient of resistance of platinum,
Data
Resistance at 0°C -R =
Resistance at 273°C = R, ~
Temperature by
Temperature =!
Differ Sey
= 273K
To Find
Temperature coefficient — a = ?
SOLUTION,
By formula
_ RER,
“ Rat
20-10[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 74
3.66% 10 °K |
Result
Temperature coefficient = a = 3.66% 10 °K!
AMPLE 13.4
The potential difference between the terminals of a battery in open circuit is 2.2 V. When it
is connected across a re: nce of 5.0 Q, the potential falls to 1.8 V. Calculate the ent and the
internal resistance of the battery.
Data
Voltay =E = 22volt
Resistance =-R = 500
Potential difference - Vo = 18V
To Find
Current -I =?
Internal resistance. = r= ?
SOLUTION,
For current
I v
R
_ 18
5.0
= 036A
For internal resistance
E Vel
= tr
E-V
Result
Current = ~ 036A
Internal resistance = 1 1a[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 75
[EXAMPLE 13.5
Calculate the currents in the three resistances of the circuit shown in figure.
Data
The given resistance are
Ri = 10Q » Rs = 309
Ry 158Q
and voltages are
B= 40V. B= 60V
BE, = SV
To Find
Current fromR; = =?
Current from R2 = b= ?
Current fromR; = Is =?
SOLUTION
By formula
Now applying the Kirchhoff’s 2" rule on the loop adeba b i
FB) - WR) ~ Ch) 1)R2+E, = 0 S Ee
-40 1x 10-()-h)x 30560 - 0 4 )
Rr / SR
40 — 101, — 301, + 301; + 60 0 i
f © a
20-401, ~ 301, = 0
2-414 +3b - 0 wD
Applying Kirchoot’s 2” rule on loop betcb
E, = (b= 1). Ey 0
-60 — (b=) 30-bx 15-50 = 0
60 = 301: +301) = 151 +50 = 0
10— 451, + 301, ~ 0
Divide by 5
2-91;-6h = 0 (i)
Muttply eq, (i) by 3 and add in (ii)
2-91, + 6h = 0
6-12h + 9h - 0
ol,
"
+[CHAPTER 13]
Put in eq, (ii) for b
-2-9x +6
So the current from Ry
Current from Ry
Current from Ry
Result
Current trom R,
Current from Ry
Current from Ry
CURRENT ELECTRICITY
4
ho=%
= 0.66A
94 0
2-9 = 0
2 - 9b
2
9] ~ 0.22
= 0.66
=r
=h-b = 0.66-0.22
- 044A
I, = 0.224
= 0.66.
= 044A
— 022A
76OBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-IL 35
SSS
Ceri
1b CURRENT ELECTRICITY
Each question has four possible answers, tick (@) the correct answer:
1
In liquids and gases, the current is due to the motion of:
(a) Negative charges (b) Neutral particle
(©) Positive charges (d) Both negative and positive charges
The charge carriers in metallic conductors are:
(a) Free electrons and ions (b) Electrons
(©) Electrons and protons (a) +ve and -ve ions
The conventional current is due to the flow of:
(a) Atoms and molecules (b) Positive charge
(©) Negative charge (a) Both (b) and (c)
The electronics current is due to the flow of
(a) Positive charge (b) Negative ions
(©) Positive ions (d) Negative charge
An electric current in a wire involves the movement of
(a) Electrons (b) Atoms
(©) Protons (a) Molecules
When elcetric current passes through the conductors, it increases:
(a) P.E of the atoms (b)K.E of the atoms
(©) Atomic size (a) Number of protons
When a pot difference of 4 volt is applied across resistance. 10 J of energy is converted. Find
charge flows
fa) 0.20 (b) 25€
(c) 5.0€ (da) 10.0€
The motion of free electrons inside the metallic conductors is:
(a) Circular motion (b) Linear motion
(c) Random motion (d) None of above
The net charge flowing across the cross-sectional area per unit time is known as:
(a) Electric flows (b) Electric current
(©) Pot difference (a) AmpereOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-I 36
10.
12.
14.
16.
7.
18.
19.
20.
Electric heater is the effect of electric current:
(a) Heating effect (b) Chemical effect
(©) Magnetic effect (@) None of above
Thermo-couple convert — into electrical energy:
(a) Heat energy (b)
‘uclear energy
(©) Mechanical energy (d) Chemical energy
If'a charge Q flows through any cross section of the conductor in time t, the current Lis:
@ 1a
w 1-6
Q
SI unit of electric current is:
(a) Ampere (b) Coulomb
(ce) Volt (d) Ohm
At constant temp, the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential
difference across its ends is called:
(a) Charles law (b) Amperes law
(©) Coulombs law (@) Ohm’s law
Most practical applications of electricity:
(a) Molecules in motion (b) Electrons at rest
(©) Charge in motion (@) Atoms in notion
The conver
ional current is the name given to current due to flow of
(a) Positive charges (b) Negative charges
(©) Both (a) and (b) (d) None of these
A current of | ampere is passing through a conductor, the charge passing through it in one
minute is;
(a) 40 coulomb (b) 60 coulomb
(©) 2coulomb (d)_ None of these
The magnitude of the drift velocity is of the order of:
(a) 10° ms (b) 10 * mis
(©) 10° mis (d) 10° mis
Drift velocity is used when the ends of a win
(a) Cony
(©) Atdifferent values of potential (@) Both (a) and (c)
re!
ed to a volta
source (b) Not connected to voltage source
The production of heat duc to an electric current flowing through a conductor is given by
(a) Feed back effect (b) Joule’s el
(c) Compton effect (d) Photo electric effectOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 37
21. When same current passes for same time through a thick and thin wire
(a) No heat is produced in wire (b) More heat is produced in thin wire
(©) More heat is produced in thick wire (d)_ None of these
22. The average velocity gained by electrons in a conductor placed in electric field is called
(a) Variable velocity (b) Uniform velocity
(©) _ Drift velocity (@) Instantaneous velocity
23. A wire having very high value of conductance is said to be:
(a) Very good conductor (b) Aninsulator
(©) Moderately good conductor (@) None of liens
24, The effects of bends in a wire on its electrical resistance are:
(a) Zero (b) Larger
(©) Smaller (d) None of these
28. Aneleetr
field is generated along the wire when
(a) A constant potential is maintained across the wire
(b) Net current is zero
(©) A constant potential difference is maintained across the wire
(d) None of these
26. Inorder to have a constant current through a wire, the potential difference across its ends should be:
(a) Increasing (b) Decreasing
(©) Zero (a) Maintained constant
27. When two spherical conducting balls at different potentials are joined by metallic wire, after
some time, potential difference will be:
(a) Same (b) Zero.
(©) Different (d) None of these
28. Conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy ean be achieved by
(a) Solar cell (b) Photo voltaic cell
(©) Drycell (d) None of these
29, The device, which converts heat energy into electrical energy is called:
(a) ‘Thermo couple (b) Photo voltaic cell
(©) Thermistor (a) Thermostat
30, Heating effect of current is used in:
(a) Electric Kittle (b) Electric motor
(©) Electric taster (d) Both (a) and (c)
31, Magnetic effect of current is used.
(a) To detect a current (b) To measure a current
(©) Inclectric motor (d) All of aboveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 38
32.
34.
35.
38.
40.
41,
42,
Electrolysis is the study of conduction of electricity throug
(a) Liquids (b) Solids
(©) Greases (@) All
The vessel containing the two electrodes and certain liquid is known:
(a) Electrolyte (b) Thermometer
(ce) Voltameter (d) None of these
The voltameter usually contains
(a) Dilute solution of CuSos (b) Water
(©) Carbon (@) CuSO, in solid form
During electrolysis process, density of CuSO, solution:
(a) Remains constant (b) Decreased
(©) Increased (a) None of these
The magnitude of magnetic effects depends upon:
(a) Quality of electricity passed through the liquid
(b) Colour of the liquid
(©) Nature of the liquid
(d) Both (a) and (c)
Mathematically ohm’s law can be expressed as
(a) v-q (by) V-IR
(©) R=VI (a) None of above
The conductors which obey Ohm’s law are called:
(a) Super conductors (b) Semi-conductors
(©) Ohmic (a) Non-ohmic
The conductors which do not obey Ohm’s law are called:
(a) Non-Ohmie (b) Ohmic
(©) Super conductors (a) Semi-conductors
For ohmic devices, the graph between V and 1 is
(a) Acurve (b) A straight line
(©) Parabola (a) None of above
For non-ohmie devices. the graph between V and is:
(a) Nota straight line (b) A straight line
(©) Acurve (a) All of above
The opposition offered by the conductor to the flow of current is called
(a) Conductance (b) Inductance
(c) Resistance ({d) None of aboveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 39
43.
46.
47.
48.
49,
The resistance on a one metre cube of a conductor is called:
(a) Resistivity (b) _ Induetivity
(©) Permitivity (@) Conductivity
The SI unit of resistance is:
(a) Ohm (b) Ampere
(©) Volt (@) Joule
‘The SI unit of re
ity is:
(a) Ohm-m (b)
(©) Ohm-m* (a)
The reciprocal of a resistance is called:
(a) Conductance (b) Inductance
(©) Reactance (d)_ Resistivity
The reciprocal of resistivity is:
(a) Conductivity (b) Permitivity
(©) Resistance (a) Voltage
it of conductance is:
(a) mho (b) Ohm
(©) mho-m (@) None of above
If the resistivity of the conductor is large then it is
(a) An insulator (b) A poor conductor
(©) A good conductor (d) A conductor
If the resistivity of the conductor is small then itis:
(a) Good conductor (b) Conductor
(©) Insulator (@) Poor conductor
The study of conductance of Electricity through liquids is known as:
(a) Electrolysis (b) Resistivity
(©) Conductivity (a) None of above
Conductance is:
mho
(a) Reciprocal of resistance (b) Measured
(©) Another name of resistance (d) All of above
The value of the resistivity is the least for:
(a) Silver (>) Aluminium
(c) Copper (d) All ofabove
Which of the following substance has got positive temperature coefficient of resistance
(a) Copper (>) Aluminium
(ce) Silver (d) All of aboveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 40
55.
60.
61.
62.
66.
Colour code carbon resistance consist of:
(a) Four bands read from left to right (b) Three bands read from lett to right
(©) Four bands read from right to left (d)_None of these
The third band of the colour code
(a) Gives the third digit (b) Gives the number of zeros
(©) Give the tolerance (d) None of these
The fourth band is a
(a) Gold band (b) Silver band
(©) Brown band (@) Both (a) and (b)
Gold band shows a tolerance of
(a) + 10% (b) + 20%
(©) 5% (a) 10%
Silver band shows a tolerance of:
(a) + 10% (b) £20%
(©) £5% (a) 10%
If there is no fourth band, tolerance is shows as
(a) + 10% (b) + 20%
(ce) 25% (d) 10%
‘The wire used in the construction of a rheostat is of the material:
(a) Iron (b) Silver
(©) Gold (@) Manganin
To use a rheostat as variable resistor, the terminals which are inserted in a circuit are:
(a) Fixed terminal A and sliding contact C (b) Both fixed terminals A and B
(©) Fixed terminal B and sliding contact C (d)_ All of above
Thermistors are made from mixtures of metallic oxides of:
(a) Gold (b) Silver
(ce) Manganese (a) Carbon
‘Thermistors are prepared under:
(a) High pressure and high temperature (b)__ High pressure and low temperature
(c) Low pressure and low temperature (d)_ None of these
Thermistors may be in the form of:
(a) Rods (b) Washers
(©) Beads (d)_ Either of these
A temperature changes converts changes of temperature into:
(a) Electrical voltage (b) Light signals
(e) Sound signals (d)_ All of aboveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 41
67.
68.
69.
70.
n.
n.
B.
74,
16.
71.
In the construction of a rhcostat, we use manganin which is an alloy of:
(a) Cu, Agand Fe (b) Fe and Ni
(©) Cu, Auand Fe (a) Cu, Ni, Fe and Mn
Work done in moving a charge AQ up through the potential difference V is given be:
y=
(a) () W=5G
1
(c) We VAQ (d) W ‘AQ
When the current is being drawn from the battery:
(a) V=E+ Iris applied (b) V=E-Iris applied
(c)__Itis being discharged (a) Both (a) and (e)
When the current is drawn from a cell, its terminal potential difference and emf are
(a) Different (b) Same
(ce) Both zero (a) None of them
‘The resistance present between the two electrodes of the cell is due to:
(a) Connecting wires (b)_Aneleetrolyte present between them
(©) Electrodes themselves (a) None of these
When a battery is being charged, its terminal potential difference is:
(a) Less than its emf. (b) Greater than its emf
(©) Equal to emt (d) None of these
‘The loss of electrical energy per second is called:
(a) Power dissipation (b) Energy dissipation
(ce) Work (a) None of these
The unit of emf is;
(a) Newton (b) Joule
(©) Ampere (ad) de
‘The quantity having the same unit as that of em
(a) Energy (b) Momentum
(c) Potential difference (a) Current
Kirchhoff’s first rule is a manifestation of law of enervation of
(a) Charge (b) Mass
(ce) Energy (d)_ None of these
Kirchhoft’s second rule is a manifestation of law of conservation of.
(a) Charge (b) Mass
(ce) Energy (a) None of theseOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 42
78.
19.
80.
81.
82.
84.
86.
A volimeter can read the correct potential difference only when the current drawn by it from the
cell is
(a) Smaller (b) Greater
(©) Zero (a) None of these
The unknown emf Ex, can be found by u
1g potentiometer by formula
@ Ex-Sxk (b) EX-ER
( Ex-fxe (4) Both (b) and (e)
The electrode connected with positive terminal of battery is called:
(a) Anode (b) Cathode
(©) Electrode (a) Electrolyte
The electrode connected with negative terminal of battery is called:
(a) Electrode (b) Cathode
(©) Anode (d) Electrolyte
The resistance of a conductor through which a current of one amper
difference across its ends is one volt is:
is lowing when a potential
(a) One volt (b) One ohm
(©) One ampere (@)_ One coulomb
The resistance of a conductor depends upon:
(a) Pot difference between its ends
(b) The nature of material
(©) Dimension
(@) The nature, dimension and physical state of conductor
If the resistance of the conductor is increased, the current will
(a) Remains the same (b) Increase
(©) Decrease (@)_ None of above
The resistance of a conductor of length L, cross-sectional area A and resistivity p is given by:
Lt ~eL
(@ R=TN (by) R=
A Pp
(©) R-oL (d) R-TR
The resistivity of the material having the resistance R, cross-sectional area A and length L is:
AL b) p=
@ p= R (b) P-TR
© py @) pyOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 43
87.
88.
89.
90.
o1.
92,
93.
94.
95.
96.
The resistance of the conductor does not depend upon its:
(a) Mass (b) Length.
© (d)_ Resistivity
When the temperature of a conductor is raised, its resistance
(a) Remains the same (b) Always increase
(c) Always deer (d) None of these
The resistance of the conductor increase with the increase in its
(a) Cross-sectional area (b) Length
(c) Diameter (d) None of these
The resistance of the conductor increases due to rise of temp of a conductor because collision
cross-section of the atoms:
(a) Remain, unchanged (b) Decreases
(©) Increases (a) None of above
Non-ohmic devices are
(a) Filament of a bulb (b) Semiconductor diode
(©) Both (a) and (b) (a) None of above
In series circuit, the pot difference across each resistance is:
(a) Different (b) Same
(©) Variable (a) None of these
In parallel circuit, the current has:
(a) Many paths (b) Two paths
(©) Three paths (a) None of these
The equivalent resistance in series circuit is:
toad
(a) Re-R)+R2+Rs ) ROR AR ER
ee ee -
© ROR RR (d) All of above
The equivalent resistance in parallel circuit is
(a) Re=Ri + Ro+Ry (b)
© RoR RR (d) Allofabove
The Fractional change in resistivity per unit original resistivity per Kelvin in temperature is
known as:
(a) Temperature coefficient of resistance (b) Temperature coefficient of resistivity
(c) Temperature coefficient of conductivity (d) None of theseOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-Hl 44
97. The SI unit of the temp coefficient of resistivity of a material is:
(a) K (b) K!
(©) OhmK (d) Ohm
98. New prepared ceramic material have been found to be super conductor even at:
(a) (b) T=S0K
(© T=130K (@) T=75K
99, Three resistors of resistance 2, 3 and 6 Ohms are connected in parallel then their equivalent
resistance is:
(a) 11.0 ohms (b) 1.0 ohm
(©) 5.0 ohms (a) 70 ohms
100. Which one is the best conductor:
(a) Copper (b) Gold
(©) Silver (4) Aluminum
101. The resistivity of decrease with the increase in temp.
(a) Gold (b) Silver
(©) Copper (@)_ Silicon
102. Super conductor has temperature coefficient.
(a) +ve (b) -ve
(©) Neutral (a) None of above
103. The tolerance of silver is:
(a) 20% (by £15%
(c) +5% (d) + 10%
104, The tolerance of gold is:
(a) 20% (b) 15%
(ce) + 5% (d) 10%
105. Resistance and resistivity of a substance:
(a) Decrease in rise of temperature (b) Increase with rise of temperature
(©) Remains same at every temperature (d)_ None of above
106. A heat sensitive resistor is called:
(a) Thermistor (b) Variable resistor
(©) Fixed resistor (@) None of these
107. A device which isa wire wound resistance called:
(a) Rheostat (b) Solenoid
(©) Inductor (d)_ None of aboveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-I 45
108.
109,
110.
ine
112.
113.
114.
116.
117.
118.
A rheostat can be used as variable resistor as well as a
(a) Potential divider (b) Current divider
(c) Wheat stone bridge (d) Power divider
The electrical power in mathematical form can be expressed as:
(a) P=PR (b) P=IxV
ve -
©) Pa (a) Allofabove
If one end of the fixed terminals and sliding contact of a rheostat are c
to be used as:
nected in a circuit, it is
(a) Variable resistor (b) Power supply
(c) Potential divider (a) None of above
Algebraic sum of currents meeting at a point is zero according to:
(a) Faraday’s law (b) Ampere’s law
(©) Kirchhoff first rule (d)_ None of above
If both fixed as well as the sliding contact of a rheostat are connected in a circuit, it is to be used as:
(a) Variable resistor (b) Power supply
(ce) Pot divider (a) None of above
When ever current is drawn from the battery, its emf and terminal potential difference became:
(a) Equal (b) Different
(©) Zero (a) Negative
A complex system consisting of a many resistances can be solved by:
(a) Faraday’s law (b) Ohm’s law
(©) hhoff rules (d) Ampere’s law
Kirchoff first rule is also called the law of conservation of;
(a) Momentum (b) Mass
(©) Energy (a) Charge
If the source of emf is traversed from negative to positive terminal, the potential change are
(a) Positive (b) Negative
(©) Consult (d) Zero
If the source of emf traversed from positive to negative terminals, the potential change are:
(a) Negative (b) Constant
(©) Zero (a) Positive
If the resistor is traversed in the direction of current, the potential change are:
(a) Negative (b) Zero
() Constant (d) PositiveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 46
119.
120.
121.
122,
123.
124,
126.
127.
When the Wheatstone bridge is
balanced, the galvanometer shows zero deflection because:
(a) Both the terminals of galvanometer are at the same potential
(b) Both terminals of the galvanometer have maximum potential
(©) The resistance of galvanometer becomes zero
(@) The resistance of galvanometer becomes maximum
Wheat stone bridge is an arrangement consisting of:
(a) Four resistances (b) Three resistances
(©) Five resistances (d)_ None of above
A balanced Wheatstone bridge is used to measure the:
(a) The current (b) Pot difference
(©) Anunknown resistance (a) None of above
The condition for the Wheatstone bridge to be balanced is given by:
» & » B®
M RoR, ) RR,
R, _R.
© ROR, (a) None of above
Which one of the following instrument can measure the unknown resistance with sufficient
accuracy:
(a) Potentiometer (b) Slide wire bridge
(©) Galvanometer (a) Allofabove
Slide wire bridge is a practical form of the:
(a) Voltmeter (b) Galvanometer
(©) Wheatstone bridge (a) Ammeter
An instrument which can measure potential without drawing any current is called
(a) Voltmeter (b) Potentiometer
(©) Galvanometer (a) Ammeter
A device which gives continuously varying ——— is called potential divider
(a) Potential difference (b) Capacitance
(©) Charge (a) Inductance
The instrument used to compare the emf of two cells is called:
(a) A potentiometer (b) An ammeter
(©) A galvanometer (d) AllofaboveOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 47
128.
129,
130.
131.
137.
Which device is used to determine internal resistance of a cell:
(a) Potentiometer (b) Wheat stone bridge
(©) Voltmeter (a) Ammeter
The algebraic sum of potential changes for a closed circuit is zero according to:
(a) Kirchhoff's 2" rule (b) Kirchhoff's
t rule
(ec) Ampere’s law (d)_Joul’s law
Internal resistance is the resistance offered by:
(a) ‘The conductor (b) ‘The circuit
(©) The resistor (a) Source of emf
The equation for the power dissipation in a resistor is:
(a) P=PR (b) pe
() P=IV (a) All of above
The emf E of the source is expressed by:
@ EM ) BSG
Aw Aw
© Bo (@) EN
Which one of the following quantities in electricity is analogous to mass in mechanics:
(a) Resistance (b) Potential
(©) Charge Inductance
‘The temp coefficient of resistance is pos
(a) Aluminum (b) Germanium
(©) Carbon (d) None of the above
On increasing the length of a wire, the specific resistance of the material of the wire:
(a) Decreases (b) Increases
(©) Remains unchanged (d) First decrease then increase
Which one of the follow I for making ¢ wire:
(a) Nichrome (b) Manganin
(©) Copper (a) None of the above
When three resistances 20, 4. and 60 connected in parallel the equivalent resistance is:
ul 12
fa) p72 (by 772
() 22 fd) 0OBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 48
138.
139.
140.
141.
142.
143.
144.
146.
Two resistances R; and R> are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance of the
combination is equal to:
RuRy RR
@ RR ) RR
() RitR> (a) R= Rs
The resistance of a conductor increases with the rise in temp. This is due to:
(a) _ Increase in mass of electron (b) Decrease of electron density
(c)__ The decrease of relaxation time (a) None of above
In a closed circuit, the e.m.f and internal resistance of cell are E and r respectively. If the external
resistance in the cireuit is R then the Ohm’s law has the form:
Im
(a) I=
r
(Tey
allel. The res
Three resistance Ry, R> and Ry are connected in ultant resistance R is:
(a) Greater than sum of three res
ances (b) Equal to sum of three resistances
(©) Less than the sum of three resistances (4) None of the above
The specific resistance of th
terial of the wire depends on.
(a) Arca of cross section (b) Mass
(©) Length (a) None of the above
There are three equal resistances. How many different combination, of these resistances are
possible:
@) S (b) Three
(c) One (d) Two
The difference of potential between the terminals of a cell in an open circuit is called:
fa) emt (b) Resistances
(©) Capacitance (d) Potential difference
In which one of the following substances, the resistance decreases with increase in temp:
(a) Copper (b) Silver
(ce) Carbon. (d) None of these
In a wheat stone bridge, the resistances in the ratio arms are 100 Q and 150 Q respectively. If
R= 80Q, the resistance of the 4" arm will be:
(a) 800 (b) 700
(©) 1500 (a) 1200OBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 49
147. Three resistances of 4Q, 6Q and 10 Q are connected in
parallel in a circuit with a battery of e.m.f 4.53 volt. If the Ce |
current through the 62 resistance is 0.6A. The internal
(a) 050 (b) 042
(ce) 030 (d) 020
148. Which one of the following is the unit of potential gradient:
(a) Volt Metre (b) Volt/Amp
(©) Volt/Metre (a) Volt/Amp”
149. The potential gradient of a wire depends
(a) Only on current flowing in the wire
(b) Only on resistance per unit length of wire
(©) On the current following in the wire and resistance per unit length of wire
(d) None of the above
150. Which one of the following is the unit of the e.m.f. of a cell:
f@) IC (b) AQ
(ce) A qd) NIC
181, Internal resistance of the cell is the resistance of
(a) Electrolyte used in cell (b) The electrodes of the cell
(©) The vessel of the cell (@)_ None of the above
152. _ In potentiometer experiment, when the galvanometer shows no deflection, then no current flows in:
(a) Galvanometer circuit (b)_ Potentiometer wire
(©) Battery (a) None of the above
153. The potentiometer wire is made of:
(a) Copper (b)- Manganin
(©) Aluminum (a) Steel
154. In potentiometer, the length of its wire is doubled, the accuracy in determining the null point will
(a) Decrease (b) Increase
(c) Remains unchanged (a) None of the above
155. Current through a potentiometer wire decrease then null point will be obtained for:
(a) The lower length of wire than before (b) ‘The higher length of wire than before
(©) The same length of wire (a) None of the above
186, The best instrument for the accurate measurement of e.m.f of a cell is:
(a) A potentiometer (b) A voltmeter
(©) Anammeter (a) Slide wire bridgeOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-I 50
157.
160.
161.
162.
164,
The potential difference across the terminals of a cell varies with the current drawn from the cell
in accordance with the graph as shown:
@ fy (b)
(©) (d)
1
Drift velocity of electron, in metal, is of the order of
(a) 10 cm/s (b) 10° mis
(c) 10° mis (d) 10) mms
Secondary cells are:
(a) Non-chargeable (b) Rechargeable
(©) Both (a), (b) (a) Like primary cells
If three resistors are connected parallel to each other then their equivalent resistance is:
(a) Greater than larger individual resistance (b) Less than smaller individual
tance
(©) Equal to larger value (a) Equal to smaller value
A potentiometer can be used to:
(a) Find emf (b) Compare emf of two cells
(c) Find internal resistance of cell (d)_Allof these
A wire of resistance R is cut into two equal parts, its resistance becomes R/2, what happens to
resistivit
(a) Double (b) Same
(©) Half (a) One fourth
The resistance of a conductor does not depend on its:
(a) Length (b) Area of cross-section
(c) Resistivity (d) Mass
The conductance of a conductor increases when
(a) _ Its temperature increase (b) It temperature decrease
(©) Its length inereases (d) None of theseOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II 51
165.
166.
167.
168.
169.
170.
171.
172.
173.
174,
176.
Unit (S.1) of temperature coefficient of resistivity of a material is:
@ K (b) Ke
fe) °C (a) K*
Heat generated by a 40 watt bulb in one hour is:
(a) 48003 (b) 403
(©) 1440005 (a) 144005
A 100 watt bulb is operated by 200 volt, the current flowing through bulb is:
(a) 1A (b) OSA
(©) 25A (a) 35A
The resistance of a 60 watt bulb in a 120 volt line is:
(a) 200hm (b) 0.5 ohm
(©) 240 ohm (a) 2ohm
Ifa 40 watt bulb is on for 2 hours, how much heat is generated?
(a) 280% 10°) (b) 288 10°
(c) 80J (ad) 4005
Maximum power is delivered to a load when
(a) Ini
(€) Internal resistance < External resistance (d) None of these
‘nal resistance = External resistance (b) Internal resistance > External resistance
Kirchhoft’s 2™ rule obey law of conservation of
(a) Momentum (b) Charge
(©) Energy (d) None of these
The instrument which measures potential difference accurately:
(a) Potentiometer (b) Digital voltmeter
(©) Cathode ray oscilloscope (a) All of above
Terminal potential difference is greater than emf of the cell when:
(a) Circuit is open (b) Circuit is closed
(©) Small battery is charged by bigger battery (d)__ None of these
eam.f, is the conversion of ———— energy into electrical energy.
(a) Chemical (b) Solar
(©) Light (d) None of these
A resistance R is placed in parallel with another resistance of 40 Q, their equivalent resistance is
24.0 the value of R is
fa) 202 (b) 40
(©) 602 (a) 800
The product of resistance and conductance is:
1 (b) Resistivity
(©) Conductance (a) ZeroOBJECTIVE PHYSICS PART-II
@) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (b) 5. (a)
6. (b) 1. (b) 8. (b) % (b) 10. (a)
11, @) 12. (b) 13. (@) 14, () 15. ©)
16. (a) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (d) 20. (b)
21. (©) 22, ©) 23. (a) 24. (a) 25. ©)
26. @) 27. (a) 28. ©) 29. (a) 30. ()
31. @ 32. (a) 33. (©) 34. (a) 35. (a)
36. @ 37. (b) 38. (©) 39. (a) 40. (b)
4. (a) 42. (©) 43. (@) 44. @) 45. (a)
46. (a) 47. (a) 48. (@) 49. (b) 50. (b)
Sl. (a) 52. (a) 53. (b) 54. (b) 55. (a)
56. (b) 57. @ 58. (©) 59. (a) 60. (b)
61. @ 62. (a) 63. (©) 64. (a) 65. (dd)
66. (a) 67. @) 68. (©) 69. ) 70. (a)
1. (b) n2. (b) 2B. (@) 74. () 78. (©)
76. (a) 71. © 78. © 79. (©) 80. (a)
81. (b) 82. (b) 83. () 84. (©) 85. (b)
86. ©) 87. (a) 88. (b) 89. (b) 90. (c)
a1. (©) 92. (a) 93. (a) 94. (a) 95. ©)
96. (b) 97. (b) 98. () 99. (b) 100. (©)
101, @) 102. (b) 103. () 104. (©) 105. (b)
106. @) 107. (a) 108. (a) 109, (d) 110. )
1. () 112. () 113. (@) 114. () 15. @)
116. (a) 117. (a) 118. @ 119. (a) 120. (a)
121. (©) 122. (a) 123. (b) 124. (©) 125, (b)
126, (a) 127. (a) 128. (@) 129. (a) 130. Wd)
131. @) 132. () 133. (©) 134. (a) 135. (b)
136. ©) 7 (b) . (@) 139. (©) 140. @)
141. (©) 142. () 143. (d) 144. (a) 145. (c)
146, @ 147. (a) 148. (©) 149. (a) 150. (a)
151. (a) 152. (a) 153. (b) 154. (b) 155, (b)
156. (a) 157. (©) 158. (b) 159. (b) 160. (b)
lol. @ 162. (b) 163. (d) 164. (b) 165. (b)
166. ©) 167. (b) 168. (©) 169. (b) 170. (a)
171. () 172. @ 173. (©) 174. (a) 175. ©)
176. @)[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 51
13.1
Ans.
Ans.
Ans.
SHORT QUE
ONS
A potential difference is applied across the ends of a copper wire. What is the effect on the
drift velocity of free electron by?
Increasing the potential difference.
Decreasing the length and the temperature of the wire.
As we know that the drift velocity of fi
difference i.e.
trons is directly proportional to the potential
Therefore if pot
increases,
tial difference is increases then the drift velocity of free electrons is also
(ii) As the resistance depends (ie., directly proportional) upon temperature and length of the
conductor, So on decreasing the temperature and length of the conductors, the resistance
decreases. So drift velocity increases.
Do bends in a wire affect its cl
al resistance? Expla
The resistance of conductor of length L and cross-sectional area A is given by
pL
us A
Where p is the resi
cross-si
remain same.
stivity whose value depends upon the nature of the conductor. If length L and
A of the wire is unchanged afier bending then its electrical resistance will
clional are;
2 What is the tolerance
What are the ‘ances of the resistors given ii
of each? Explain what is meant by the tolerance?
the figures A and
Brown Siiver
Green Orange
White
Gold
Figure A as we know that first three bands on the lefi show values of resistance and the extreme
band gives tolerance of the resistance. Thus in this figure
1“ band in brown
2" band in green = 5
3" band is red 2 No of zeros= 00
4" band is gold which shows tolerance = +5%
So the actual value of resistance = 1500+ 5%
Figure B
1" band is yellow = 4
2"™ band is white = 9[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 52
13.4
Ans.
13.5
Ans.
13.7
Ans.
3" band is orange No of zeros 000
4" band is silver = Which shows tolerance
= +10%
So the actual resistance = 49000 10%
Tolerance Tolerance means the possible variation from the marked value. For example. 1500Q
resistance with a tolerance of £5% will have an actual value of resistance b/w 1425 to 1575,
Why does the resistance of a conductor rise with temperature?
As we know that resistance offered by a conductor to the flow of current is due to the collisions,
of free electrons with atoms of lattice. As temperature of the conductor rises, the amplitude of
vibration of the atoms in the lattice increases and hence the probability of their collisions with
free electrons also increases. Hence resistance of conductor rise with temperature
What are the difficulties in te
ting whether the filament of a lighted bulb obeys Ohm’s law?
According to Ohm’s law current is directly proportional to applied potential difference providing
physical state of conductor must remain constant therefore when current passes through the
filament of bulb, initially the temperature of filament is low and its resi
hence filament Obey’s Ohm’s law but with the passage of time, its temperature increases, so
resistance of filament increases therefore Ohms law is not valid due to increase in temperature
Is the filament resistance lower or higher in a 500W, 220 V light bulb than in a 100W, 220V
bulb?
\ce remains constant
As we know that
V
Pos
As P
R = .
R x
For I“ case P
f v — Consta
Re en Ir Constant
1
For 2" case Rox>p
2207 500 wa as less resistance tha
R= 2 - agin (00 watt bulb has less resistance than 100 W
So the resistance of $00 watt bulb is less than the resistance of 100 watt, But 500 watt bulb will
draw more current as compared to 100 watt bulb.
Describe a circuit, which will give a continuously varying potenti:
For continuously varying potential, we ean use
(i) Rheostat as potential divider.
Gi) Potentiometer as potential divider.
He
e we describe rheostat as potential divider.
A potential difference V is applied across the ends A and B of the theostat as shown in figure.[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 53
13.8
Ans.
13.9
Ans.
The current I passing through R is A
1 = WR
The potential difference between B and C is
Vac = Ir R
Putting values of
v Va @
Vac = Xt I
8
ry
“R
R= Resistance of wire AB
' Resistance of portion BC of wire
uit shown can provide its output potential difference varying from zero to full potential
nce of battery depending on position of sliding contact C. From the equation we sce that
as we move from B to A the potential difference will change from zero to V.
Explain why the terminal potential
drawn from it is increased?
ference of a battery decreases when the current
We know that the relation between terminal potential difference and emf is
Vv, = E-h
Here ris the internal resistance of cell.
It is clear that when current 1 is large, the factor Ir becomes large and V, becomes small. Thus the
potential difference of a battery decreases when current drawn from it increases.
What is Weatstone bridge? How can it be used to determine an unknown resistance?
Wheatstone bridge is an electrical circuit which is used to find
unknown resistance of a wire.
Whenever bridge is balanced that is, galvanometer shows no
deflection then following condition is satistied.
R _R
Ra Ry
~ Ro, Ry are known. If Ry is unknown then[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 54
PROBLEMS WITH SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM 13.1
How many electrons pass through an electric bulb in one
passing through it?
inute if the 300 mA current is
Data
Electric current 1 = 300mA
300* 107A
Time t | min,
60 sec.
To Find
Number of electrons = N = ?
SOLUTION)
By formula
Ne Q
(i)
But © = 16*10"C
Q Ixt
= 300* 10° « 60
18000 « 10°
Q = 18C
Putting in eq. (i)
So N ee
1.6* 10
11.25 « 10°”
1.125 = 107° electrons
Result
Number of electrons = N = 1.125 = 10°[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 55
PROBLEM 13.2)
A charge of 90 C passes through a wire in 1 hour and 15 minutes. What is the current in
the wire?
Data
Charge Q- 9
Time = = t = Thour 1S min.
= 75 min,
= 75 60
4500 sec.
To Find
Current in the wire = 1 = ?
SOLUTION
By formula
90
4500
1 = 0.02 amp
20 5 ,
~ ooo > 20% 10
= 20mA
Result
Current in the wire= 1 = 20mA
PROBL. 13.3
Find the equivalent of the circuit (Fig. P 13.3),
total current drawn from th
resistor.
source and the current through each
Data
Resista —R = 62
Resistance =R = 60
Resistance R 30,
Voltage of battery = V = 6 volts[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 56
To Find
(i) Equivalent resistance =R=?
(ii) Total current through its circuit, — 1 — 2
(iii) Current through resistance R, = 1) =
Current through resistanee Ry = Ip =?
Current through resistance Ry =?
SOLUTION
(i
For equivalent resistance
Since the resistar
R, and R; are connected in parallel
so in parallel combination
boa
R 7 R
Loli
R 6 '6
1 2
R 6
1
R 3
R= 30
Since the resistance R and R; are connected in series as
shown so in series combination
(ii)
Ro = RRs
R
. 62
So the equivalent resistance = Re 6
For total current drawn from the circuit is
Vo = IR.
1 Lamp
Roe»
apn te Fe
ree?
=
"ev
Rar Ra
WW WAN
R
ie Ont[CHAPTER 13]
(ii) Current from each resistance
Now from the circuit (i), the potential between A and B is
Van = IR]
= 1x3
Van = 3 volt
So the current from r
CURRENT ELECTRICITY
stance Ry is
is
ho= R=
The current from resistance Rs
b= OSA
The current from resistance Ry
bh cess
R 6
ho 1A
Result
(i) Equivalent resistance
Gi) Total current from the circuit
(iii) Current from resistance Ry
Current from resistanee Ry
Current from resistance Rs
PROBLEM 13.4
Data
Areca of cross-section = A >
Length of iron bar = L =
Resistivity of iron = 11
To Find
Resistance of iron bar = R =
- 62
= 1 = 1.0 Amp
= b= 0.5 Amp
- 0.5 Amp
= 1 = LOAmp
dom’
4< 104% mr
40 cm
04m
10 *Qm
57
n and 40 cm long. Calculate its[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 58
SOLUTIO:
By formula
=k
re ou pe 04
= 11x10 84
R = 11x107Q
Result
Resistance of iron bar= R = 1.1 * 10 70
PROBL, 1.
The resistance of an iron wire at 0°C is 1x 10'Q. What is the resistance at 500°C if the
temperature coefficient of resistance of iron is 5.2 x 107 K7!?
Data
Temperature of iron wire = t) = OPC + 273
= 23K
Resistance at °C = Ro= 1 10'Q
Temperature = & = 00°C +273
=7BK
Change in temperature. = t = ty
= 713-273
= 300K
Temperature coefficient of resistance = a = 5.2* 10° K!
To Find
Resistance at 00°C = R,= ?
SOLUTION,
As we know that
Ri Ry
oF Rt
= aRgt
= RotaRgt[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 59
Putting the values
R= 1* 10h +5.2x 10% x 500)
1» 10' (1 +2.6)
= 1x 10" 3.6
R= 3.6*10°Q
Result
Resistance at 500°C = Ri = 3.6 10°
(PROBLEM 13.6)
Calculate terminal potential difference of each of cells
in circuit of as shown.
Data
Potential of cell E) = Vi = 24 volt
Resistance of cell Ey = ry = 0.100
Potential of cell = V) = 6.0volt
Resistance of cell Ey = ty = 0.92
Resistance in circuit — R_ — 800
To Find
(i) Potential difference of cell Ey = Vi= ?
i
<
"
(ii) Potential difference of cell E:
According to circuit, all the three resistances r, R and ry are connected in series so in series
combination
Re = m1 +R+
= 0.10 + 8.0 + 0.90
Re = 92
As the two cells opposes each other so the net effective voltage is
Vv = 24-6
= 18 volt
So the current flowing through the circuit is
v=
1 = 2Amp
So using the relation
EOo=W\-rr[CHAPTER 13]
CURRENT ELECTRICITY 60
(i) For Ist cell Ey
Y= Er-In
= 24-2%0.10
V, = 23.8 volt
(ii) For the cell Ex
Result
(i) Potential difference of cell Ey) = Vi = 23.8 volt
(ii) Potential difference of cell Ex = Vy = 7.8 volt
PROBLEM 13.7,
Find the current which flows in all the resistances of the circuit of figure.
Data
Voltage of cell = E; = 9volt a0v 3 cov
+ 20
Resistance = Ri = 182
Voltage of cell = E> = 6 volt Ra
Resistance 120
To Find
(i) Current from resistanee Ry) = ly) = 2
(ii) Current from resistance Ry = I> = ?
SOLUTI
Let I) and Ip are the cu
rents flowing through the loops ABEFA and BCDEB respectively in
clockwise direction. Applying Kirchhoff's second rule, the potential changes from the loop ABEFA are
—() — 1)Ri — Ey
(hh b)18-9
Divide by 9
-2() =) = 1
2+ 2-1
21 + 2h
0
1
°
H
e
0)[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 61
Applying Kirchhoff’s 2nd rule on loop BCDEB
Ey = hR3~ (1s —1)R) = 0
—6— 12h ~ (hh = 118
0
Divide by 6
1-2h-3h-1) - 0
0
-31p+3h
3- Sh = 1 (ii)
Multiply eq (i) by 3 and eq (ii) by 2 and add
61) +61 =
1 =
RO |
b
Putting in eq. (i)
2h +2(-1.25) = 1
-21-2.50 = 1
Current through Ry =
Current through Ry =
Result
Current through Ry ~~ 0.S0A
Current through Ry = Lb = ~1.25A[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY 62
PROBLEM 13.8)
Find the current and power dissipated in each resistance of the circuit, shown in figure.
Data
emf of the first cell= E, = 6V
emf of second cell = E = 10V
Resistance =R = 100
Resistance =R: = 209
Resistance =R; = 100
Resistance = Ry = 100
Resistance =Rs = 200
Resistance = Re = 100
To Find
(i) Current through resistance Ri =
Current through resistance Ry =
Current through resistance Ry =
Current through resistance Ry =
Current through resistance Rs =
Current through resistance Rg
(ii) Power dissipation in each resistance = P = ?
SOLUTION)
(Let 1) and 1; are the currents flowing from the loop ABCDA and BEFCB respectively in
clockwise direction. Applying Kirchhoff’s second rule on the loop ABCDA therefore the
potential changes are
“Ri - (l= b)R2- Rs +E, = 0
=I) = (y= b)2- (1.0) +6 = 0
-I-2h+2h-h+6 = 0
4 +2h +6 = 0 eee)
Applying Kirchhoff’s 2nd rule on loop BEFCD
=DRy = bRs = E2- bRy- (1b h)R2 = 0
=I(1.0) = 12(2.0) - 10 - 13(1.0) = (p= 1)2.0 = 0
2h-10-h- 2h +21 = 0
-61, +21, = 10 wee Ci)[CHAPTER 13] CURRENT ELECTRICITY
63
(ii)
Multiply eq (ii) by 2 and Add in eq (i)
12h +41, = 20
2-4 +6 = 0
loh+6 = 20
10 = 20-6
-10h = 14
=14
t 10
= 08A
R2 -h
= 0.8-(-14)
= O8 +14
=22A
For power dissipat
As we know that
Po FR
The power dissipation from resistances Ry and R
P= ER, = HRs
= (0.8) * 1.0
= 0.64 watt
The power dissipation from resistance Ry is
P= (= by Re
yx 2.0
9.68 watt
and similarly the power dissipation from resistances Ry and Ry is