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Question
Two copper wires are of the same length, but one is thicker than the other. Which wire will have more specific resistance?
Solution
We know that the specific resistance(ρ) does not depend on the length or thickness of the wire. It depends upon the material used. It will be the same in this case.
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The values of current (I) flowing through a resistor for various potential differences V across the resistor are given below. What is the value of resistor?
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| V (volt) | 1.6 | 3.4 | 6.7 | 10.2 | 13.2 |
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If the area of cross-section of the conductor is doubled its resistance gets ______.
Three resistors are connected in series with a cell. If the current in each resistor is 1.5A, then the current through the cell will be ______.
The ______ is the measure of opposition offered by the component to the flow of electric current through it.
Match the following:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1. | Resistor | a. | Galvanometer |
| 2. | Connecting wire | b. | Voltmeter |
| 3. | Current in an electric circuit | c. | Copper |
| 4. | Potential difference | d. | Constantan |
Define the following:
One ohm
Observe the given circuit diagram and answer the questions that follow:
- Calculate the resistance of the circuit when the key K completes the circuit.
- Calculate the current through 3Ω resistance when the circuit is complete.
