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Class: 10th Physics (Pre Finals) Marks: 70

Current &Household Circuits Time: 1.5hr

Question 1
1) Calculate [4]
a) the resistance of the circuit when the key (k) is open
b) the current drawn from the cellwhen the key (k) is open
c) the resistance of the circuit when the key (k) is closed
d) the current drawn from the cell when the key (k) is closed
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2) Two bulbs A and B are rated 100 W, 120 V and 10 W, 120 V respectively. They are
Connected across a 120 V source in series. [2]
a) Calculate the current through each bulb.
b) Which bulb will consume more power?

3) What are factors affecting the internal resistance of a cell? [2]

4) Explain the statement, "the pd between two points is 1 volt". [2]

Question 2
1) A uniform wire with a resistance of 27 Q is divided into three equal parts and then they
are joined in parallel. Find the equivalent resistance of the parallel combination. [2]

2) Distinguish between emf and terminal voltage ofa cell. (3]

3) State the disadvantages of series combination of appliances. [3]

in
4) Acellsupplies a current of 1.2 A through two resistors each of 2 Q connected
parallel. When the resistors are connected in series a current of 0.4 A. Calculate [2]
a) The internal resistance
b) The emf of the cell.

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Question 3

1) a) Find the current flowing through the 3 9 resistor when the key is closed.
b) Find the pd across 5 Q and 2 Q resistors when the circuit is closed closed and
the key is
c) Find the pd across the internal resistance of the cell when [4]
opened.
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length, a current of 1A
2) When a pd of 2 V is applied across the ends of awire of5 m
flows through it. Calculate [3]
a) The resistance per unit length of the wire
b) The resistance of 2 m length of the wire
doubled on itself.
c) The resistance across the ends of the wire if it is
equivalent resistance of
3) Show how would you join three resistors, each of 9 Q so that [3]
the combination is a) 13.5 Q b) 6 Q

Question 4
1) Distinguish between ohmic and non ohmic resistors.
[3]

2) Define specific resistance and also mention the factors affecting

it. [3]
V. When the pd
3) The filament of a bulb takes a current 100 mA when pd across it is 0.2
400 mA. Calculate the resistance of
across it becomes 1 V, the current becomes [21
does the resistance of the wire increase/ decrease?
filament in each case and why
and thin, while the wire
4) Two wires A and B are made of copper wire. The wire A is long
B is short and thick. Which will have more specific resistance and why? [2]

Question 5
voltage 12V.
1) A 6V, 12W lamp is connected in series with a resistorRand asource of
a) What is the purpose of the resistor R.
b) Calculate the value of the resistor R, for the proper working of the lamp.
c) What is the current flowing through the circuit? [3)
ina house using 2 bulbs
2) Calculate the electrical energy (in kWh) consumed in a month,
for an average of
of 100 W each and 2 fans of 60 W each, if the bulbs and fans are used of electric bill
calculate the amount
10hours each day. If the cost per unit is 4.50/ kWh,
to be paid per month. (3]
conditions, find the power
3) An electric iron is rated at 220 \V, 1kW. Under normal working (2]
consumed if the line voltage falls to 180 V.
explain. [2]
4) "An electric bulb is rated at 60 W-220V,
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 Question 6
1) (5]
a) Sl unit of specfic resistance.
b) Material used in fuse wire.
c) Wires used for electrical connections and for power transmissions,
d) Filament of an electric bulb.
e) Material used as heating element in heater
2) The earthing of an electric appliance is usefulonly if the fuse is in the live wire. Give
reason. Also name the part of the appliance which is earthed. (31
3) It is dangerous to connect the switch in the neutral wire. Explain your answer. [21

Question 7
1)'A fuse is rated 8A". Can it be used with an electrical appliance of rating 5kW, 200V?
Why? [21
2) Why is fuse not connected to the neutral wire? [2]
3)What is the characteristics of the material used as fuse wire and as heating element? [2]

4)Why is the earth pin longer and thicker? [2]

5)Why are MCB's preferred over Socket &Holder fuse? [2]

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