When a resistance is connected across a cell, the current is and if the resistance is replaced by , the current is . Then the internal resistance of the cell is:
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4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
The total resistance of the circuit when is connected to the cell is , where is the internal resistance of the cell. From Ohm's law, the current is given by: When the resistance is replaced by , the new current is: Now, solving the above two equations for , we get: Thus, the internal resistance of the cell is .
02
PYQ 2023
medium
physicsID: ap-eapce
Two metal wires of same length, same area of cross-section have conductivities of their material and . If they are connected in series, the effective conductivity is:
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4
Official Solution
Correct Option: (2)
When two conductors are connected in series, the effective conductivity is given by , which is similar to the formula for resistances in parallel. Thus, the correct answer is option (2).
03
PYQ 2023
medium
physicsID: ap-eapce
In the circuit, the cells are having negligible resistances. If the galvanometer shows null deflection, then the value of is:
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12 V
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6 V
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4 V
4
2 V
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Using the principles of a balanced Wheatstone bridge, the ratio of the resistances leads to the determination of the voltage value, which comes out to be 2 V. Thus, the correct answer is option (4).
04
PYQ 2024
medium
physicsID: ap-eapce
A cell of emf 1.2 V and internal resistance 2 is connected in parallel to another cell of emf 1.5 V and internal resistance 1 . If the like poles of the cells are connected together, the emf of the combination of the two cells is:
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V
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V
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V
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V
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Step 1: Apply Parallel EMF Formula For two cells connected in parallel, the equivalent emf is given by:
where: , , , . Step 2: Compute Equivalent EMF
Thus, the correct answer is V. \bigskip
05
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ap-eapce
Two capacitors of capacitances and are connected in series across a potential difference of . What is the potential difference across the capacitor?
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\( 200 \, \text{V}
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
Equivalent Capacitance in Series: For capacitors in series, the equivalent capacitance Ceq is given by 1/Ceq = 1/C1 + 1/C2. Here, C1 = 4 ฮผF, C2 = 6 ฮผF. 1/Ceq = 1/4 + 1/6 = (3 + 2)/12 = 5/12, so Ceq = 12/5 = 2.4 ฮผF.
Charge Stored: The total charge Q on the equivalent capacitor is Q = Ceq ร V = 2.4 ร 300 = 720 ฮผC.
Voltage Across Each Capacitor: In series, the charge is the same across both capacitors. Voltage across a capacitor is V = Q/C.
For 4 ฮผF: V1 = Q/C1 = 720/4 = 180 V.
For 6 ฮผF: V2 = Q/C2 = 720/6 = 120 V.
Verify Total Voltage:V1 + V2 = 180 + 120 = 300 V, which matches the applied voltage.
Conclusion: The potential difference across the 4 ฮผF capacitor is (3) 180 V.
06
PYQ 2025
easy
physicsID: ap-eapce
A resistor of 10 is connected across a 12 V battery. What is the power dissipated in the resistor?
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120 W
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1.2 W
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144 W
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14.4 W
Official Solution
Correct Option: (4)
Solution: To determine the power dissipated in the resistor, we will use the formula for electrical power: , where is the power in watts, is the voltage across the resistor in volts, and is the resistance in ohms.
Given:
Substitute the given values into the formula:
Therefore, the power dissipated in the resistor is 14.4 W.
07
PYQ 2025
easy
physicsID: ap-eapce
What is the power consumed by an electrical device that uses 2 A current at 220 V?
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110 W
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220 W
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440 W
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880 W
Official Solution
Correct Option: (3)
To determine the power consumed by an electrical device, we use the formula for electric power:
P = I ร V
where:
P is the power in watts (W)
I is the current in amperes (A)
V is the voltage in volts (V)
Given values are:
Current, I = 2 A
Voltage, V = 220 V
Substitute these values into the power formula:
P = 2 A ร 220 V
P = 440 W
Thus, the power consumed by the device is 440 W.
08
PYQ 2025
medium
physicsID: ap-eapce
An electric bulb is rated 100 W, 220 V. What is the resistance of the filament?
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Use the power-voltage-resistance relation. The power consumed by a resistive device is given by: Rearranging to solve for : Step 2: Substitute the given values.
09
PYQ 2025
easy
physicsID: ap-eapce
A 100 W electric bulb is used for 5 hours daily. What is the energy consumed in 30 days?
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15 kWh
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10 kWh
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5 kWh
4
20 kWh
Official Solution
Correct Option: (1)
Step 1: Convert Power from Watts to Kilowatts Power is usually given in watts (W), but for calculating energy consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh), it needs to be converted to kilowatts (kW). 100 watts = 100 รท 1000 = 0.1 kW
Step 2: Calculate Total Time of Usage Suppose the electrical device is used for 5 hours per day over a period of 30 days: Total usage time = 5 hours/day ร 30 days = 150 hours
Step 3: Calculate Energy Consumed Energy consumed (E) is calculated using the formula: Energy (kWh) = Power (kW) ร Time (hours) Substituting the values: E = 0.1 kW ร 150 hours = 15 kWh