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Question 31: moderate

A galvanometer has a coil of resistance 100 Ξ© showing a full–scale deflection at 50 ΞΌA. Consider following statements.

(A) The resistance needed to use it as a voltmeter of range 50 volt is \(10^{6}\Omega\).

(B) The resistance needed to use it as a voltmeter of range 50 volt is \(10^{5}\Omega\)

(C) The resistance needed to use it as an ammeter of range 10 mA is 0.5 Ξ©

(D) The resistance needed to use it as an ammeter of range 10 mA is 1.0 Ξ©

Select correct alternative :

1. Only A, D
2. Only A, C
3. Only B, D
4. Only B, C
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Case 1: Using the galvanometer as a voltmeter

Given Data:

  • Coil resistance of galvanometer:
    Rg=100 ΩR_g = 100 \, \Omega
     

    ,

  • Full-scale deflection current of the galvanometer:
    Ig=50 μA=50Γ—10βˆ’6 AI_g = 50 \, \mu A = 50 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{A}
     

    ,

  • Range of the voltmeter to be designed:
    V=50 VV = 50 \, \text{V}
     

    .

Total Resistance Required ( RvR_v

 

):

The total resistance

RvR_v

of the voltmeter is determined using Ohm's law:

 

Rv=VIg=5050Γ—10βˆ’6=106 Ω.R_v = \frac{V}{I_g} = \frac{50}{50 \times 10^{-6}} = 10^6 \, \Omega.

 

Since the galvanometer already has a resistance

Rg=100 ΩR_g = 100 \, \Omega

, the additional series resistance

RsR_s

required is:

 

Rs=Rvβˆ’Rg=106βˆ’100β‰ˆ106 Ω.R_s = R_v - R_g = 10^6 - 100 \approx 10^6 \, \Omega.

 

Conclusion:

  • To use the galvanometer as a voltmeter of range 50 V, the series resistance required is
    106 Ω\mathbf{10^6 \, \Omega}
     

    (Option A is correct).


Case 2: Using the galvanometer as an ammeter

Given Data:

  • Full-scale deflection current of the galvanometer:
    Ig=50 μA=50Γ—10βˆ’6 AI_g = 50 \, \mu A = 50 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{A}
     

    ,

  • Resistance of the galvanometer:
    Rg=100 ΩR_g = 100 \, \Omega
     

    ,

  • Range of the ammeter to be designed:
    I=10 mA=10Γ—10βˆ’3 AI = 10 \, \text{mA} = 10 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{A}
     

    .

Shunt Resistance ( RsR_s

 

):

The shunt resistance is connected in parallel with the galvanometer to allow the additional current (

Iβˆ’IgI - I_g

) to pass through it. The voltage across the galvanometer and the shunt must be equal:

 

Vg=Vs⇒IgRg=IsRs,V_g = V_s \quad \Rightarrow \quad I_g R_g = I_s R_s,

 

where

Is=Iβˆ’Ig=10Γ—10βˆ’3βˆ’50Γ—10βˆ’6=9.95Γ—10βˆ’3 AI_s = I - I_g = 10 \times 10^{-3} - 50 \times 10^{-6} = 9.95 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{A}

.

Using the above relation, the shunt resistance is:

 

Rs=IgRgIs=(50Γ—10βˆ’6)β‹…1009.95Γ—10βˆ’3=0.5 Ω.R_s = \frac{I_g R_g}{I_s} = \frac{(50 \times 10^{-6}) \cdot 100}{9.95 \times 10^{-3}} = 0.5 \, \Omega.

 

Conclusion:

  • To use the galvanometer as an ammeter of range 10 mA, the shunt resistance required is
    0.5 Ω\mathbf{0.5 \, \Omega}
     

    (Option C is correct).


Final Answer:

The correct options are:

 

AΒ andΒ C\boxed{\text{A and C}}

 

Question 32: moderate

The number of free electrons per 100 mm of ordinary copper wire is /[ 2 \times 10^{21} /] . Average drift speed of electrons is 0.25 mm/s. The current flowing is :

1. 5 A
2. 80 A
3. 8 A
4. 0.8 A
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The current I is calculated by:

$$I = \frac{N \cdot e \cdot v_d}{L} = \frac{(2 \times 10^{21}) \times (1.6 \times 10^{-19}) \times (0.25 \times 10^{-3})}{0.1} = 0.8\text{ A}$$

Thus, the correct answer is 0.8 A (Option 4)

Question 33: moderate

A group of N cells whose emf varies directly with the internal resistance as per the equation \(E_{N}=1.5r_{N} \) are connected as shown in the figure below. The current I in the circuit is :

 

1. 0.51 amp
2. 5.1 amp
3. 0.15 amp
4. 1.5 amp
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In the given circuit of

NN

cells, the emf (

ENE_N

) and internal resistance (

rNr_N

) are related as

EN=1.5rNE_N = 1.5r_N

. To find the current (

II

), we follow these steps:

  1. Equivalent emf and resistance:
    • The cells are connected in series, so:
      Eeq=EN=1.5rN,req=rN.E_{\text{eq}} = E_N = 1.5r_N, \quad r_{\text{eq}} = r_N.
       
  2. Total resistance:
    • Let
      RextR_{\text{ext}}
       

      be the external resistance of the circuit. From the figure, the circuit resistance is: Rtotal=rN+Rext.R_{\text{total}} = r_N + R_{\text{ext}}. 

  3. Ohm's Law:
    • The current in the circuit is:
      I=EeqRtotal=1.5rNrN+Rext.I = \frac{E_{\text{eq}}}{R_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1.5r_N}{r_N + R_{\text{ext}}}.
       
  4. Condition for ( I = 1.5 , \text{A}:
    • Substituting
      I=1.5I = 1.5
       

      into the equation: 

      1.5=1.5rNrN+Rext.1.5 = \frac{1.5r_N}{r_N + R_{\text{ext}}}. 

    • Simplifying: 

      rN+Rext=rNβ€…β€ŠβŸΉβ€…β€ŠRext=0.r_N + R_{\text{ext}} = r_N \implies R_{\text{ext}} = 0. 

Thus, the current

I=1.5 AI = 1.5 \, \text{A}

when

Rext=0R_{\text{ext}} = 0

, meaning there is no external resistance.

Question 34: moderate

A milliammeter of range 10 mA has a coil of resistance 1 Ξ©. To use it as an ammeter of range 1 A, the required shunt must have a resistance of:

1. 1/101 Ξ©
2. 1/100 Ξ©
3. 1/99 Ξ©
4. 1/9 Ξ©
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To solve this, we need to determine the shunt resistance (

RSR_S

) required to extend the range of the milliammeter from 10 mA to 1 A.

Key Points:

  1. Milliammeter Current and Resistance:
    • Maximum current through the milliammeter coil:
      Im=10 mA=0.01 AI_m = 10 \, \text{mA} = 0.01 \, \text{A}
       

      ,

    • Resistance of the milliammeter coil:
      Rm=1 ΩR_m = 1 \, \Omega
       

      .

  2. Total Current for the Ammeter:
    • The total current to be measured by the modified ammeter:
      I=1 AI = 1 \, \text{A}
       

      .

  3. Shunt Current:
    • The shunt carries the remaining current,
      IS=Iβˆ’Im=1 Aβˆ’0.01 A=0.99 AI_S = I - I_m = 1 \, \text{A} - 0.01 \, \text{A} = 0.99 \, \text{A}
       

      .

  4. Voltage Across Shunt and Milliammeter:
    • The shunt is connected in parallel with the milliammeter, so the voltage across them is the same:
      Vm=VS.V_m = V_S.
       
  5. Ohm's Law:
    • Voltage across the milliammeter:
      Vm=Imβ‹…Rm=0.01β‹…1=0.01 V.V_m = I_m \cdot R_m = 0.01 \cdot 1 = 0.01 \, \text{V}.
       
    • Voltage across the shunt:
      VS=ISβ‹…RS=0.01 V.V_S = I_S \cdot R_S = 0.01 \, \text{V}.
       
  6. Solve for Shunt Resistance (
    RSR_S
     

    ):

    • From the voltage equation:
      RS=VSIS=0.010.99=199 Ω.R_S = \frac{V_S}{I_S} = \frac{0.01}{0.99} = \frac{1}{99} \, \Omega.
       

Final Answer:

The required shunt resistance is:

 

199 Ω.\boxed{\frac{1}{99} \, \Omega}.

 

Question 35: moderate

Two light bulbs shown in the circuit have ratings A(24 V, 24 W) and B (24 V and 36 W) as shown. When the switch is closed.

1. The intensity of light bulb A increases
2. The intensity of light bulbs both A and B remains same
3. The intensity of light bulb B increases
4. The intensity of light bulb B decreases
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Question 36: moderate

The three resistances A, B and C have values 3R, 6R and R respectively. When some potential difference is applied across the network, the thermal powers dissipated by A, B and C are in the ratio :

1. 2 : 3 : 4
2. 2 : 4 : 3
3. 4 : 2 : 3
4. 3 : 2 : 4
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Question 37: moderate

An electric bulb rated for 500 watts at 100 volts is used in a circuit having a 200-volt supply. The resistance R that must be put in series with the bulb, so that the bulb draws 500 watts is :

1. 10 Ξ©
2. 20 Ξ©
3. 50 Ξ©
4. 100 Ξ©
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To find the resistance

RR

that must be placed in series with the bulb, let's analyze the problem step by step.


Given:

  1. Power of the bulb (
    PP
     

    ) = 500 W,

  2. Voltage rating of the bulb (
    VbV_b
     

    ) = 100 V,

  3. Supply voltage (
    VsV_s
     

    ) = 200 V.


Step 1: Resistance of the bulb

The resistance of the bulb (

RbR_b

) can be calculated using the formula:

 

Rb=Vb2P.R_b = \frac{V_b^2}{P}.

 

Substitute the values:

 

Rb=1002500=10000500=20 Ω.R_b = \frac{100^2}{500} = \frac{10000}{500} = 20 \, \Omega.

 


Step 2: Total current through the circuit

The bulb is rated to draw 500 W at 100 V. Thus, the current through the bulb is:

 

I=PVb.I = \frac{P}{V_b}.

 

Substitute the values:

 

I=500100=5 A.I = \frac{500}{100} = 5 \, \text{A}.

 


Step 3: Voltage drop across the series resistor

The total supply voltage is 200 V, and the bulb operates at 100 V. Therefore, the voltage drop across the series resistor

RR

is:

 

VR=Vsβˆ’Vb.V_R = V_s - V_b.

 

Substitute the values:

 

VR=200βˆ’100=100 V.V_R = 200 - 100 = 100 \, \text{V}.

 


Step 4: Resistance of the series resistor

Using Ohm's law, the resistance of the series resistor is:

 

R=VRI.R = \frac{V_R}{I}.

 

Substitute the values:

 

R=1005=20 Ω.R = \frac{100}{5} = 20 \, \Omega.

 


Final Answer:

The resistance that must be placed in series with the bulb is:

 

20 Ω.\boxed{20 \, \Omega}.

 

Question 38: moderate

An ammeter is to be constructed which can read currents upto 2.0 A. If the coil has a resistance of 25 Ξ© and takes 1 mA for full-scale deflection, what should be the resistance of the shunt used?

1. \[1.25\times 10^{-2}\Omega\]
2. \[2.5\times 10^{-2}\Omega\]
3. \[0.5\times 10^{-2}\Omega\]
4. \[10^{-2}\Omega\]
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To construct an ammeter that can read currents up to

2.0 A2.0 \, \text{A}

, we need to calculate the resistance of the shunt. Here's the step-by-step calculation:

  1. Full-scale current through the coil:
    The coil takes 1 mA=10βˆ’3 A1 \, \text{mA} = 10^{-3} \, \text{A} 

    for full-scale deflection.

  2. Remaining current through the shunt:
    When the total current is 2.0 A2.0 \, \text{A} 

    , the current through the shunt is:

    Is=Itotalβˆ’Ic=2.0βˆ’10βˆ’3=1.999 A.I_s = I_{\text{total}} - I_c = 2.0 - 10^{-3} = 1.999 \, \text{A}. 

  3. Voltage across the coil:
    The resistance of the coil is 25 Ω25 \, \Omega 

    . Using Ohm's law, the voltage across the coil is:

    Vc=IcRc=(10βˆ’3)(25)=0.025 V.V_c = I_c R_c = (10^{-3})(25) = 0.025 \, \text{V}. 

  4. Resistance of the shunt:
    The voltage across the shunt must equal the voltage across the coil:Β  Vs=Vc=0.025 V.V_s = V_c = 0.025 \, \text{V}.Using Ohm's law for the shunt:

     

    Rs=VsIs=0.0251.999β‰ˆ1.25Γ—10βˆ’2 Ω.R_s = \frac{V_s}{I_s} = \frac{0.025}{1.999} \approx 1.25 \times 10^{-2} \, \Omega. 

Thus, the resistance of the shunt is:

 

1.25Γ—10βˆ’2 Ω.\boxed{1.25 \times 10^{-2} \, \Omega.}

 

Question 39: moderate

Consider the following statements:


(A) The electromotive force (EMF) of a cell is equal to the potential difference across its terminals when no current is flowing.


(B) Voltage drop happens in a cell due to internal resistance when current flows through it.


(C) If multiple identical cells are connected in series, the total EMF decreases.


(D) If multiple identical cells are connected in parallel with their positive terminals on the same side, the total EMF remains same as individual cell.


Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Both (A) and (C)
2. Both (B) and (C)
3. (A), (B) and (D)
4. (B), (C) and (D)
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Statements (A), (B), and (D) are conceptually correct definitions and behaviors of EMF and cells. Statement (C) is incorrect because series cells increase total EMF.

Question 40: moderate

Estimate the average drift speed of conduction electrons in a conductor of cross-sectional area \(10^{-7}\text{ m}^2\) carrying current of \(1.5\text{ A}\). The number density of conduction electrons is \(8.5 \times 10^{28}\text{ m}^{-3}\).

1. \(2.2\text{ mm s}^{-1}\)
2. \(1.1\text{ mm s}^{-1}\)
3. \(3.3\text{ mm s}^{-1}\)
4. \(0.1\text{ mm s}^{-1}\)
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Using the formula for drift velocity \(v_d = \frac{I}{n e A}\), we substitute the given values: \(v_d = \frac{1.5}{8.5 \times 10^{28} \times 1.6 \times 10^{-19} \times 10^{-7}} \approx 1.1 \times 10^{-3}\text{ m/s} = 1.1\text{ mm s}^{-1}\).