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Differentiate between resistances in series and parallel.
Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Parallel
State four most common electrical appliances based on heating effect of electric current. Why do we use finely heated platinum wire in surgery?
Concept: Heating Effect of Electric Current
Complete the following :-
(a)

Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Series
Complete the following :-
(b)

Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Parallel
Complete the following :-
(c)

Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Parallel
What will be the change in the current if the potential difference is kept constant and the resistance of the circuit is made four times?
- It will remain unchanged.
- It will become four times.
- It will become one-fourth.
- It will become half.
Concept: Ohm's Law
If the equivalent resistance is to be increased, then the number of resistances should be connected in
- Series
- Parallel
- Mixed arrangement
- None of the above
Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Series
Find the resistance of a conductor if 0.24 A current is passing through it and a potential difference of 24 V is applied across it.
Concept: Ohm's Law
With a neat labelled diagram and derive the equation for three resistances connected in parallel.
Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Parallel
Find the expression for resistors connected in series.
Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Series
Write any two characteristics of a series combination of resistors.
Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Series
1 calorie = _________ joule.
Concept: Electrical Power
The equivalent resistance of the parallel combination of two resistors of 60Ω and 40Ω is _______.
A) 24Ω
(B) 100Ω
(C) 50 Ω
(D) 240Ω
Concept: Resistance of a System of Resistors >> Resistors in Parallel
If a bulb of 60W is connected across a source of 220V, find the current drawn by it.
Concept: Electrical Power
Find the expression for the resistivity of a material and state the SI unit of resistivity.
Concept: Ohm's Law
Identify the figure and give its use.

Concept: Heating Effect of Electric Current
Identify the figure and give its use.

Concept: Heating Effect of Electric Current
