UNIT WISE SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER : 2024-25

PHYSICS. UNIT.3 Answer Key

Maximum mark:40 Time:1½ hr
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SECTION.A
1. Which of the following is true for a step-up transformer (assuming no energy loss)? 1
a. Pp>Ps b.Ps>PP c.Vs <VP d. IP>IS
Ans. d. IP>IS
2. In a transformer, thick wire is used in its secondary coil. 1
a. This is a ........... transformer. (step up/step down)
b.When this transformer is in operation, the intensity of the current through the primary coil is ..... than
that through the secondary coil. (more/less)
Ans.a.step down
b.less
3. Thick winding wire is used in one of the coils of a transformer to: 1
a. reduce current in that coil
b. increase resistance of the coil.
c. increase current in that coil
d. none of these
Ans. d. none of these
4. A lamp is made to glow with the following circuit. 1

If the number of turns in the secondary coil is increased to 100, which of the following are true.
i. the current in the secondary coil increases.
ii. the current in the primary coil increases.
iii. There is no change in the current in the primary coil.
iv. Brightness of the lamp increases.
a. All are true
b. All the statements are true except .ii
c.All are true except .iii
d. Only iii & iv are true.
Ans.c.All are true except .iii
SECTION.B
5. a.What is transmission loss in power transmission? 2
b. To reducing transmission loss, power is transmitted .........
(with high intensity of current‍/ at high voltage/ at low voltage‍)
Ans.a.It is the loss of energy in the form of heat while power is being transmitting through a
transmission line.
b. at high voltage

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6. a. What is the use of inductor? 2
b. Give its advantage over a resistor.
Ans.a. To reduce intensity of current (AC) in a circuit.
b. While using inductor, there is no loss of energy in the form of heat.
7. What is a rectifier? What is the main electronic component of a rectifier? 2
Ans. It is a device which converts AC to DC. Its main component is a diode.
8. The five positions of a rotating armature of a generator are given. 2

a. Find out the stages at which maximum current is induced in the armature.
b. “In both an AC generator and a DC generator, the current induced in the armature is inherently AC.”
Do you agree with this statement?
c. How will be the graphical representation of current in respect of the position 1 to 5?
Ans.a.Stages 1,3&5
b. Yes. I agree with this statement.

SECTION.C
9. See the circuits. In circuit (a), a conducting wire AB is inserted as a straight wire, while in circuits (b) 3
and (c), it is
included after being
coiled.

If the circuits are turned on:

a. Which circuits cause the lamps to glow with the same brightness?
b. Which lamp glows with the least brightness?
c. Name the phenomenon responsible for the change in brightness of the lamps
Ans.a.Circuits (a)& (b)
b.Circuit. (c)
c. Self induction.

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10. See the graphical representation of two types of current. 3

a. Identify the correct statement about these currents:

i. Both represent DC. ii. Graph 2 represents DC, but Graph 1 does not.
b. What is mutual induction?
c. Can the current represented by Graph 2 cause mutual induction? Justify your answer.
Ans.a. i. Both represent DC.
b. When a varying current is passed through one of the two adjacent coils, an emf is induced in the
second coil. This phenomenon is called mutual induction.
c. Yes. The current represented by the graph.1 is varying current even though it is unidirectional (DC)
11. It is given a branch of a household circuit. 3
a. What are the two advantages of connecting the devices in parallel as
shown?
b. If the circuit works 6 hours daily, calculate monthly consumption of
electrical energy kWhr.
c. Choose the amperage of the fuse wire suitable to this circuit.
( 2 A, 3 A, 4.5 A, 7 A)
Ans.a.When they are connected in parallel;
1.all devices get same voltage (230 V) and they can work at their marked
power.
2.they can be controlled using separate switches as our need.
b. Daily consumption = 6x(100+60+750)/1000= 5.46 kWh
Monthly consumption = 30x5.46 = 163.8 kwh
c. Amperage of the circuit = (100+60+750)/230 = 4 A
Amperage of the fuse wire = 4.5 A
12. In an ideal transformer (transformer without energy loss), there are 5000 turns in the primary and 250 3
turns in the secondary. If the primary voltage is 120V and the primary current is 0.1A,find the voltage,
current and power in the secondary.
Ans.i. Vs/Vp = Ns/Np
Vs/120 = 250/5000
Or Vs = 120x250/5000 = 6 V
ii. Vs/Vp = Ip/Is
6/120 = 0.1/Is Or Is = 0.1x120/6 = 2 A
iii. Ps = VsxIs = 6x2 = 12 W
SECTION.D
13. An ideal step-up transformer is shown in the figure, with coils labelled X and Y. 4
a. Identify the primary coil.
b.Which coil carries more current during operation?
c. If current in the primary coil is 1A and voltage is 20V, what will be the
power obtained in the secondary?
d. If a 20V DC from a battery is applied as input voltage, the voltage
obtained at the secondary is ........
[20V, Zero , less than 20V, more than 20V‍]

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 Ans.a. Coil Y
b.Coil Y
c. Power in the primary = VpxIp = 20x1= 20 W
Power in the secondary = Power in the primary = 20 W
d. Zero
14. Answer the following questions in one or two sentences. 4
a. What is the function of MCB in an electric circuit?
b. A safety fuse utilizes the heating effect of electric current. What about an MCB?
c. Give a few examples for devices which work only in DC.
d. Write down any two precautions to be taken to avoid electric shock.
Ans.a. MCB is a device that automatically turns off an electric circuit when the current exceeds the
permissible limit.
b. MCB works on heating and magnetic effect of current.
c. Mobile phone, Radio . [ Any electronic device]
d. 1. Make sure the earthing is perfect.
2. Make sure there is sufficient protective devices in the circuit such as safety fuse, MCB, ELCB etc.
3. Never handle or operate devices with wet hand.
4. Wear foot wear while operating electrical devices.
15. Threepin plug is a protective system used in electric circuits. 4
a.How does the earth pin of a threepin plug differ from other pins?
b. What are the benefits of the speciality of this pin?
c. Briefly explain how a three pin plug ensure safety.
Ans.a.It is longer and thicker than the other two pins.
b.i.Since the earth pin is longer than the others, when the three-pin plug is inserted into the socket, the
earth pin makes contact with the circuit first. Similarly, when the plug is unplugged, the earth pin will
be the last to break contact. So this unique design of the earth pin ensures continuous protection from
the moment of insertion to the moment of removal.
ii. Since the earth pin is thicker, it avoids improper plugging into the socket.
c. Upon inserting the three-pin plug into a socket, the device's metallic body establishes a connection
with the earth via the earth line. In case the metallic body accidentally makes contact with an electric
connection, excessive current is directed through the earth wire to the earth. This flow of excess
current causes the fuse to melt or the ELCB to trip, consequently breaking the circuit. Thus this
mechanism ensures the safety of the person handling the device.
16. There are many devices in our household circuit. 4
a. Which is the device to which the electric line reaching a household circuit first?
b. What is the purpose of this device?
c. A household circuit has three lines. To which line are the fuses connected?
d. Write the names of any three electrical devices/components connected in series to the household
circuit.
Ans.a.kilo watt hour meter.
b. To measure consumed electrical energy.
c. Phase line.
d. Fuse, MCB, switch

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