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Physics Grade 10 Revision Notes:

Electrostatics and Current Electricity
1. Charges in Nature
• Fundamental Charges:
o Positive (protons) and Negative (electrons).
o Unit: Coulomb (C). Charge on one electron = −1.6×10−19 C
• Law of Conservation of Charge: Net charge in an isolated system remains constant.
• Conductors vs. Insulators:
o Conductors: Allow free electron movement (e.g., metals).
o Insulators: Restrict charge flow (e.g., rubber, glass).

2. Methods of Charging a Body

1. Friction: Electron transfer by rubbing (e.g., glass rod + silk).
2. Conduction: Direct contact with a charged object.
3. Induction: Charge redistribution in a neutral object without contact.

3. The Electroscope
• Structure: Metal rod with gold leaves in a glass case.
• Function: Detects charge via leaf divergence.
• Charging Methods:
o Contact: Permanent divergence.
o Induction: Temporary divergence.

4. Electrical Discharge
• Definition: Sudden charge flow between objects (e.g., lightning).
• Mechanism: Ionization of air creates a conductive path.
• Applications: Lightning rods, earthing.

5. Coulomb’s Law of Electrostatics

• Formula:

• Key Points:
o Inverse-square law.
o Force direction depends on charge polarity.

6. Electric Field, Potential Energy, and Potential

1. Electric Field (E):

• Field Lines:
• Direction: Electric field lines point away from positive charges and toward negative
charges.

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• Density: The density of the field lines indicates the strength of the electric field;
closer lines represent a stronger field.
• Electric Field Due to a Point Charge: The electric field created by a point charge can
be expressed as:

2. Electric Potential Energy (U):

3. Electric Potential (V):

4. Potential Difference (V):

7. Capacitors
1. Capacitance (C):

2. Parallel Plate Capacitor:

3. Combinations of Capacitors:
o Series:

o Parallel:

4. Energy Stored in a Capacitor:

8. Electric Circuits and Circuit Elements

• Components:
o Power Source (e.g., battery).
o Resistors: Limit current.
o Capacitors: Store charge.
o Switches: Control current flow.

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• Circuit Symbols: Standard symbols (e.g., resistor, capacitor, battery).

9. Current, Voltage, and Ohm’s Law

• Current (I):

• Voltage (V):

• Ohm’s Law:

10. EMF and Internal Resistance

• Electromotive Force (EMF):
o Energy supplied by a source per unit charge.
• Internal Resistance (r):
o Resistance within the battery.
o Terminal Voltage:

11. Combination of Resistors and Electric Power

1. Resistors in Series:

2. Resistors in Parallel:

3. Electric Power:

12. Voltmeter and Ammeter Connections

• Voltmeter:
o Connected in parallel across a component.
o High resistance to minimize current draw.
• Ammeter:
o Connected in series in the circuit.
o Low resistance to avoid altering current.

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Multiple Choice Questions: Electrostatics

1. Electric charge is measured in:
A. Amperes C. Coulombs
B. Volts D. Watts
2. Coulomb's law describes the relationship between electric force and:
A. Electric field C. Electric potential
B. Electric charge D. Electric current
3. Electric field lines represent:
A. The path of electric charge
B. The direction of electric force
C. The magnitude of electric potential
D. The strength of electric current
4. Electric potential energy depends on:
A. The magnitude of electric charge
B. The distance between charges
C. The direction of electric field
D. All of the above
5. The difference between two points in an electric field is also known as:
A. Electric force C. Electric power
B. Electric resistance D. Voltage
6. Equipotential surfaces are defined as surfaces where:
A. The electric field is constant
B. The electric potential is constant
C. The electric charge is constant
D. The electric current is constant
7. Capacitors store electric charge in the form of:
A. Electric potential energy C. Electric fields
B. Electric current D. Electric potential difference
8. A parallel plate capacitor consists of two parallel plates separated by a distance d. The
capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depends on:
A. The area of the plates
B. The distance between the plates
C. The dielectric constant of the material between the plates
D. All of the above
9. When capacitors are connected in parallel, the total capacitance is given by:
A. The sum of the individual capacitances
B. The product of the individual capacitances
C. The reciprocal of the sum of the individual capacitances
D. The reciprocal of the product of the individual capacitances
10. The energy stored in a capacitor is directly proportional to:
A. The capacitance
B. The voltage across the capacitor
C. The charge stored in the capacitor
D. All of the above

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11. In a circuit, the potential difference across a capacitor is equal to:

A. The voltage supplied by the battery
B. The sum of the voltages across all components
C. The voltage drops across the resistor
D. None of the above
12. A dielectric material inserted between the plates of a capacitor:
A. Increases the capacitance
B. Decreases the capacitance
C. Does not affect the capacitance
D. Causes the capacitor to discharge
13. If a capacitor is fully charged and then disconnected from the circuit, the charge on the
capacitor:
A. Decreases
B. Increases
C. Remains the same
D. Becomes zero
14. Which of the following is true for a charged capacitor in a circuit?
A. The potential difference across the capacitor is zero
B. The electric field inside the capacitor is zero
C. The electric potential on the positive plate is higher than the negative plate
D. The electric potential on the negative plate is higher than the positive plate
15. Four capacitors, each of capacitance 50 F are connected as shown in Fig. If the
voltmeter reads 100 V, the charge on each capacitor is

A. 2 × 10-3 C C. 5 × 10-3 C
B. 0.2 C D. 0.5 C

16. In the network shown in Fig., C1 = 6 F and C = 9 F. The equivalent capacitance
between points P and Q is
c
A. 3 F
B. 6 F
C. 9 F
D. 12 F c

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17. Three capacitors connected in series have an effective capacitance of 2 F. If one of the
capacitors is removed, the effective capacitance becomes 3 F. The capacitance of the
capacitor that is removed is
3
A. 1F C. 2 μF
2
B. μF D. 6 F
3
18. Two-point charges Q1 & Q2, separated by distance r exert a force F on each other. When
another charge q is added to Q1, the force increases by a factor of 1.5. The magnitude of q
in terms of Q1 is
A. Q1 C. 1.5Q1
B. 0.5Q1 D. 2Q1
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19. An electron (m= 9x10 kg) is released from rest in a region where there is a uniform
electric field of 9x104 N/C. How long does it take the electron to move a distance of 3.2m?
A. 4x10-16s C. 2x10-8s
B. 4x10-8s D. 2x10-6s
20. A 0.2 gm ball hangs from a thread in a vertical electric field of 3kN/c directed upward.
What is the charge on the ball if the tension in the thread is zero.
A. 6.66nC C. 0.67x10-8C
B. 0.67C D. 67C
21. A capacitor when connected in an electric circuit block
A. AC only
B. neither AC nor DC
C. DC only
D. both AC and DC
22. Two charges q1 and q2= 4q1, are 1m apart. If the electric potential at a point midway between
the two charges is 4.5x105 V, what is the electric field at this point?
A. 9x105 N/C C. 4.5x105N/C
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B. 5.4x10 N/C D. 2.7x105N/C
23. The effective capacitance of two capacitors, when connected in parallel in 32F and when
connected in series is 6F. what are the values of the two capacitors in F?
A. 16, 16 C. 20, 12
B. 5, 27 D. 8, 24
24. If a charge of Q= 5C is moved from a point with 25V potential to a point with 125V
potential, what is the increase in potential energy.
A. 5x10-4J C. 2x10-5J
B. 1.25x10-4J D. 6.25x10-4 J
25. An important difference between electrical and gravitational force is that gravitational
force always
A. stronger
B. positive
C. attractive
D. constant in magnitude
26. An object cannot have a charge of
A. 3.2x10-19C C. 8x10-19 C
B. 4.8x10-19 C D. 4.5x10-19 C

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27. The diagram below shows two positive charges of magnitude Q and 2Q.

Which vector best represents the direction of the electric field at point P, which is equidistant from
both charges?
A. C.

B. D.

28. A 6.0 x 10–6 C charge is located 4.0 m from a –3.0 x10–6 C charge.

What is the electric potential at P, halfway between the charges?

A. -4.1 x 10-2 V C. 6.8 x 103 V
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B. 1.4 x 10 V D. 4.1 x 104 V
29. The diagram below shows the electric field near two-point charges L and R.
What is the polarity of each charge?

Charge L Charge R

A. positive positive
B. positive negative
C. negative positive
D. negative negative

30. The electric field 2.0 m from a point charge has a magnitude of 8. x 104 N/C. What is the
strength of the electric field at a distance of 4.0 m?
A. 2 x 104 N/C C. 4 x 104 N/C
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B. 1.6 x 10 N/C D. 3.2 x 105 N/C
31. When a charge is accelerated through a potential difference of 500 V, its kinetic energy
increases from 2.0 x 10-5 J to 6. 0 x 10-5J. What is the magnitude of the charge?
A. 4.0 x 10-8 C C. 8.0 x 10-8 C
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B. 2 x 10 C D. 6 x 10-7 C
32. A negative charge in an electric field experiences a force accelerating it due south. What is
the direction of the electric field?
A. East C. West
B. North D. South

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33. Two-point charges, 2.5 x 10-6C and -5.0 x 10-6C, are placed 3.0 m apart as shown below.

What is the magnitude of the electric field at point P, midway between the two charges?
A. 0 N/C C. 1.0 x 104 N /C
B. 2.0 x 104 N/C D. 3.0 x 104 N/C
34. A 2 x 10 C charge is located halfway between an 8 x 10-6 C charge and a -5.0 x 10-6 C
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charge as shown below.

Find the net force on the 2.0 x 10-6 C charge.

A. 1.4 x 10-2 N towards the left C. 1.4 x 10-2 N towards the right
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B. 5.9 x 10 N towards the left D. 5.9 x 10-2 N towards the right
35. What is the electric potential energy of an electron located 5. 3 x 10-11 m from the proton
in a hydrogen atom?
A. -8. 2 x 10-8 J C. -4.3 x 10-18 J
B. -2.2 x 10-18 J D. -1.6 x 10-19J
36. Two parallel plates 4.0 x 10-2 m apart have a potential difference of 1000 V. An electron
is released from the negative plate at the same instant that a proton is released from the
positive plate. Which of the following best compares their speed and kinetic energy as
they strike the opposite plate?
Speed of Electron and proton Kinetic Energy of Electron and Proton
A. same same
B. same different
C. different same
D. different different

37. The diagram below shows a positive point charge Q.

Which of the following describes the magnitude and direction of the electric field at points r and
s?
Magnitude of field at r and s Direction of field at r and s
A. Same away from Q
B. same towards Q
C. different away from Q
D. different towards Q
38. Two long, parallel plates are separated by 0.028 m and have a potential difference between
them of 80 V, as shown below.

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Point P is located midway between the plates. What is the potential difference between point
P and one of the plates?
A. 0 V C. 40 V
B. 80 V D. 160 V
39. Two positive charges, equal in magnitude, are separated as shown below.

In which location would the electric field strength be zero?

A. 1 C. 2
B. 3 D. 4
40. An electron is positioned in an electric field. The force on the electron due to the electric
field is equal to the force of gravity on the electron. What is the magnitude of this electric
field?
A. 8.93 x 10 -30 N/C
B. 5.69 x 10-12 N/C
C. 5.58 x 10-11 N/C
D. 1.44 x 10-9 N/C
41. Two parallel plates 6. 0 x 10-2 m long are separated by 2.5 x10-2 m and have a potential
difference of 850 V. Point P is located midway between the two plates as shown below.

What is the magnitude of the electric field at point P?

A. 4 x 104 V/ m C. 7 x 104 V/ m
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B. 3.4 x 10 V/ m D. 6.8 x 104 V/ m
42. A particle with a charge of 2. 4 x 10-5 C is accelerated from rest through a potential
difference of 6.2 x 104 V. If the final speed of this particle is 9.3 x 103 m/s, what is the mass
of the particle?
A. 7.7 x 10-10 kg C. 5.2 x 10-9 kg
B. 3.4 x 10-8 kg D. 1.5 x 10-1 kg
43. Which of the following diagrams shows the electric field in the region of two equal but
opposite point charges?

A. C.

B. D.

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44. An electron experiences an electric force of 1.8 x 10-11 N at a distance of 5 x 10-9 m from
the nucleus of an ion. The electron is moved farther away, to a distance of 2 x 10-8 m from
the ion. What is the new electric force on the electron?
A. 1.1 x 10-12 N C. 4.5 x 10-12 N
B. 7. 2 x 10-11 N D. 2.9 x 10-10 N
45. What is the magnitude of the electric field at point P due to the two fixed charges as shown?

A. 3.0 x 103 N/C

B. 1.3 x 104 N/C
C. 9.4 x 103 N/C
D. 3.9 x 104 N/C

46. An electron is travelling in an electric field as shown.

Describe the electrostatic force acting on the electron while in the field.
MAGNITUDE OF FORCE DIRECTION OF FORCE
A. Changing Upward
B. Changing Downward
C. Constant Upward
D. Constant Downward
47. A proton initially at rest is accelerated between parallel plates through a potential
difference.
What is the maximum speed attained by the proton?

A. 7.5 x 103 m/s

B. 1.7 x 105 m/s
C. 2.4 x 105 m/s
D. 1.2 x 106 m/s

48. How much work is done moving the -2.0 x 10-6C charge, Q1, from S to T in the diagram
shown below?
A. 5.6 x 10-3 J
B. 8.2 x 10-3 J
C. 1.2 x 10-2 J
D. 7.2 x 10-2 J

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49. Which diagram shows the electric field between a pair of charged parallel plates?

A. C.

B. D.
50. Which of the following shows the electric field between two opposite charges of unequal
magnitude?

A. C.

B. D.

Answer Key
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.C
11.A 12.A 13.C 14.C 15.C 16.A 17.D 18.B 19.C 20.B
21.A 22. B 23.D 24.A 25.C 26.D 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.A
31.C 32.B 33.D 34.D 35.C 36.D 37.C 38.C 39.C 40.B
41.B 42.B 43.D 44.B 45.C 46.C 47.A 48.B 49.A 50.A

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Multiple Choie Questions: Electricity

1. In the following circuits, heat produced in the resistor or combination of resistor
connected to a 12 V battery will be

A. Same in all the cases C. Maximum in case (i)

B. Maximum in case (ii) D. Maximum in case (iii)
2. Electrical resistivity of a given metallic wire depends upon
A. Its length C. Its thickness
B. Its shape D. Nature of the material
3. A current of 1 A is drawn by a filament of an electric hub. Number of electrons
passing through a cross-section of the filament in 16s would be roughly
A. 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟎 C. 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟔
B. 𝟏𝟎𝟏𝟖 D. 𝟏𝟎𝟐𝟑
1
4. What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 5 𝛺 ?
1
A. 𝛺 C. 1 𝛺
5
B. 10 𝛺 D. 15 𝛺
1
5. What is the minimum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 5 𝛺 ?
1 1
A. 𝛺 C. 10 𝛺
5
1
B. 𝛺 D. 25𝛺
25
6. The proper representation of series combination of cells obtaining maximum potential
is

A. (i) C. (ii)
B. (iii) D. (iv)
7. A cylindrical conductor conducts of length 𝒍 and uniform area of cross-section 𝑨 has
resistance 𝑹. Another conductor of length 𝟐𝒍 and resistance 𝑹 of the same material has
area of cross-section.
𝐴 3𝐴
A. 2 C. 2
B. 2A D. 3A

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8. If the current 𝑰 through a resistor is increased by 𝟏𝟎𝟎% (assume that temperature

remains unchanged), the increase in power dissipated will be
A. 100% C. 200%
B. 300% D. 400%
9. In an electrical circuit three incandescent bulbs A, B and C of rating 40 W, 60 W and
100 W respectively are connected in parallel to an electric source. Which of the
following is likely to happen regarding their brightness?
A. Brightness of all the bulbs will be the same
B. Brightness of bulb A will be the maximum
C. Brightness of bulb B will be more than that of A
D. Brightness of bulb C will be less than that of B
10. In an electrical circuit, two resistors of 𝟐 𝜴 and 𝟒 𝜴 respectively are connected in series
to a 6V battery. The heat dissipated by the 𝟒 𝜴 resistor in 𝟓 𝒔 will be
A. 5J C. 10J
B. 20J D. 30J
11. An electric kettle consumes 1 kW of electric power when operated at 220 V. A fuse
wire of what rating must be used for it?
A. 1A C. 2A
B. 4A D. 5A
12. Two resistors of resistance 2 Ω and 4 Ω when connected to a battery will have
A. same current flowing through them when connected in parallel
B. same current flowing through them when connected in series
C. same potential difference across them when connected in series
D. different potential difference across them when connected in parallel
13. Unit of electric power may also be expressed as
A. volt ampere C. kilowatt hour
B. watt second D. joule second
14. What is the direction of the conventional current through the light bulb in the circuit
presented by the diagram below?
A. C.

B. D.

15. The resistivity does not change if

A. The material is changed
B. The temperature is changed
C. The shape of the resistor is changed
D. Both material and temperature are changed

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16. A group of physics students performs an experiment with electric circuits. Which of
the following circuits can be used to measure the electric current and voltage?

A. C.

B. D.
17. When the switch in the circuit presented by
the diagram to the right is open, the voltmeter
reading is referred to as:
A. Terminal voltage
B. EMF
C. Current
D. Resistance
18. When the switch in the circuit presented by
the diagram above is closed, the voltmeter
reading is referred to as:
A. Terminal voltage
B. EMF
C. Current
D. Resistance

19. Three resistors: R1= 5 Ω, R2= 3 Ω, and R3 = 4 Ω are connected in series to each other.
A voltmeter connected in parallel to resistor R2 measures voltage of 6 V. What is the
current through the battery?
A. 2A
B. 3A
C. 4A
D. 5A

20. Three resistors: R1= 5 Ω, R2= 3 Ω, and R3 = 4 Ω are connected in series to each other.
A voltmeter connected in parallel to resistor R2 measures voltage of 6 V. What is the
net voltage in the circuit??
A. 24V
B. 20V
C. 16V
D. 12V
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21. Two resistors R1 = 6 Ω and R2 = 12 Ω are connected in parallel to each other and in
series to R3 = 2 Ω. An ammeter measures an electric current of 3 A flowing though
resistor R3. What is the current in 12 Ω resistor?
A. 6 A C. 1 A
B. 3 A D. 5 A
22. Which of the following statement is true both for a series and a parallel D.C. circuit?
A. Elements have individual currents
B. Currents are additive
C. Voltages are additive
D. Power is additive
23. Resistance of a material always decreases if
A. Temperature of material is decreased
B. Temperature of material is increased
C. Number of free electrons available becomes more
D. None of the above is correct
24. Two copper conductors have equal length. The cross-sectional area of one conductor is
four times that of the other. If the conductor having smaller cross-sectional area has a
resistance of 40 ohms the resistance of another conductor will be
A. 160 Ω C. 80 Ω
B. 20 Ω D. 10 Ω
25. An instrument which detects electric current is known as
A. Voltmeter C. Rheostat
B. Wattmeter D. Galvanometer
26. In a series circuit with unequal resistances
A. The highest resistance has the most of the current through it
B. The lowest resistance has the highest voltage drop
C. The lowest resistance has the highest current
D. The highest resistance has the highest voltage drop
27. When electric current passes through a metallic conductor, its temperature rises. This
is due to
A. Collisions between conduction electrons and atoms
B. The release of conduction electrons from parent atoms
C. Mutual collisions between metal atoms
D. Mutual collisions between conducting electrons.
28. Two lamps 100 W and 40 W are connected in series across 230 V (alternating). Which
of the following statement is correct?
A. 100 W lamp will glow brighter
B. 40 W lamp will glow brighter
C. Both lamps will glow equally bright
D. 40 W lamp will fuse
29. Inside an ammeter there will always be a galvanometer and
A. A low resistance connected in series with it.
B. A low resistance connected in parallel with it.
C. A high resistance connected in parallel with it.
D. A high resistance connected in series with it.

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30. Electrical voltage is a measure of

A. Total amount of current.
B. How much current is moving through a circuit.
C. The ratio of work done moving electric charges.
D. How many electrons are moving through a wire.
31. What are the basic components of a simple electric circuit?
A. energy source, device where work is done, and switch
B. energy source, connecting wires, and switch
C. connecting wires, device, and switch
D. energy source, device where work is done, wires, and switch
32. An incomplete electric circuit is shown below. The lightbulb is not lit. Which object
placed at X would complete the circuit and light the bulb?
A. magnet
B. battery
C. metal nail
D. second lightbulb
33. A wire connected to a power supply of 230 V has power dissipation P1. Suppose the
wire is cut into two equal pieces and connected parallel to the same power supply. In
this case power dissipation is P2. The ratio P2 / P1 is
A. 1 C. 2
B. 3 D. 4
34. In India electricity is supplied for domestic use at 220 V. It is supplied at 110 V in USA.
If the resistance of a 60W bulb for use in India is R, the resistance of a 60W bulb for
use in USA will be
A. R C. 2R
B. R/4 D. R/2
35. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a wire is 0.00125 per °C. At 300 K, its
resistance is 1 Ω. The resistance of the wire will be 2 Ω at
A. 1154 K C. 1100 K
B. 1400 K D. 1127 K
36. There is a current of 1.0 A in the circuit shown below.
What is the resistance of P?
A. 1.5 Ω
B. 2.5 Ω
C. 3.5 Ω
D. 4.5 Ω
37. The internal resistance of a 2.1 V cell which gives a current of 0.2 A through a
resistance of 10 Ω is
A. 0.2 Ω C. 0.5 Ω
B. 0.8 Ω D. 1.0 Ω
38. Which of the following precaution need not be taken while using electric appliances?
A. Never touch lighted electric bulb connected to mains.
B. Never experiment with the electric supply from mains.
C. Never use any wire to replace fuse wire.
D. Never turn switch in ‘ON’ position.

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39. A potato cell can generate an EMF of 1.0 V, but has an internal resistance of 5 kΩ. Use
this information for the following questions. When the terminals of a circuit powered
by a potato cell have a potential difference of 0.8 V, the current flowing is:
A. 160 μA C. 40μA
B. 160 mA D. 40mA
40. What are the potential differences, V1 and V2, in the circuit shown below respectively?
A. 1V and 5V
B. 1V and 6V
C. 5V, and 1V
D. 5V, and 5V

41. In the following circuit, what current is drawn from the battery?
A. 1.3 A
B. 1.7 A
C. 2 A
D. 5 A

42. Which of the following correctly shows the direction of conventional current and
electron flow?

A. C.

B. D.

43. What is the internal resistance of a battery?

A. The resistance within the conductive material of the battery
B. The resistance outside the battery in a circuit
C. The resistance due to the presence of other components in the circuit
D. The resistance caused by the flow of electric charge in a circuit
44. A battery of emf 12V and internal resistance 0.2 is placed across a variable resistor
until it dissipates a maximum amount of power. At which the current through it is this
happening?
A. 12A C. 0.4A
B. 30A D. 60A
45. A 4 speaker is connected across the output terminals of a power amplifier that delivers
64W to it. The current supplied to the speaker is __________
A. 2A C. 4A
B. 8A D. 16A
46. The current in a resistor R connected across a certain battery is 2A. When an additional
3 resistor is connected in parallel, the current increases to 6A. What is the resistor R?
A. 4 C. 6
B. 8 D. 12

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Electrostatics and Current Electricity
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47. The equivalent resistance of two resistors R and 2R when they are connected in parallel
is 8. What is the equivalent resistance of the two resistors when they are connected in
series?
A. 36 C. 24
B. 18 D. 12
48. A solar cell generates a potential difference of 0.1V when a 500  resistor is connected
across it and a potential difference of 0.15V when a 1000  resistor is replaced. What
are the emf and the internal resistance of the solar cell?
A. 0.3V, 1500 C. 0.3V, 1000
B. 0.23V, 1000 D. 0.35V, 1300
49. What is the value of the current in the 12 resistor in the circuit show in the diagram
below?
3 6
6
3

4 2

12

18V
A. 0.249 C. 0.349
B. 0.529 D. 0.429
50. How many coulombs of charge flow through a circuit carrying a current of 10A in 1
minute?
A. 10 C. 60
B. 600 D. 1200

Answer Key
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.A 8.B 9.B 10.B
11.D 12.B 13.A 14.A 15. C 16.D 17.B 18.A 19.A 20.A
21.C 22. D 23.A 24.D 25.D 26.D 27.A 28.A 29.D 30. C
31.D 32.B 33.D 34.B 35.C 36.C 37.C 38.B 39.C 40.C
41.C 42.B 43.A 44.D 45.C 46.D 47.A 48.C 49.D 50.B

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