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Question 41: difficult

There are 45 number of cells with internal resistance of each cell is 0.5Ω To get the maximum current through a resistance of 2.5Ω, one can use m rows of cells, each row having n cells. The values of m and n are:

1. m = 3, n = 15
2. m = 5, n = 9
3. m = 9, n = 5
4. m = 15, n = 3
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Let's go through a more detailed, step-by-step approach to solving the problem correctly, and we’ll arrive at the answer

m=3m = 3

and

n=15n = 15

.

Given:

  • 45 cells, each with an internal resistance of 0.5Ω.
  • External resistance
    Rext=2.5ΩR_{\text{ext}} = 2.5 \, \Omega
     

    .

  • We want to determine the configuration that maximizes the current.

We are arranging the cells in series and parallel, so:


  • mm
     

    = number of rows (parallel branches of cells)


  • nn
     

    = number of cells in each row (connected in series)

Step 1: Internal resistance of one row

When

nn

cells are connected in series, the internal resistance for each row (denoted as

Rinternal, rowR_{\text{internal, row}}

) is the sum of the internal resistances of each cell:

 

Rinternal, row=n×rcell=n×0.5ΩR_{\text{internal, row}} = n \times r_{\text{cell}} = n \times 0.5 \, \Omega

 

Step 2: Internal resistance of the entire arrangement

Since there are

mm

rows connected in parallel, the total internal resistance

Rinternal, totalR_{\text{internal, total}}

of the entire setup is:

 

Rinternal, total=Rinternal, rowm=n×0.5mR_{\text{internal, total}} = \frac{R_{\text{internal, row}}}{m} = \frac{n \times 0.5}{m}

 

Step 3: Total resistance in the circuit

The total resistance in the circuit is the sum of the external resistance

RextR_{\text{ext}}

and the total internal resistance of the cells

Rinternal, totalR_{\text{internal, total}}

:

 

Rtotal=Rext+Rinternal, total=2.5+n×0.5mR_{\text{total}} = R_{\text{ext}} + R_{\text{internal, total}} = 2.5 + \frac{n \times 0.5}{m}

 

Step 4: Total current using Ohm's Law

The current through the circuit can be calculated using Ohm's Law,

I=VRtotalI = \frac{V}{R_{\text{total}}}

, where

VV

is the total voltage supplied by the cells.

For maximum current, we want to minimize

RtotalR_{\text{total}}

, which means minimizing

Rinternal, totalR_{\text{internal, total}}

.

Step 5: Constraint on mm

 

and nn

 

We are given that there are 45 cells in total, so:

 

m×n=45m \times n = 45

 

Thus,

n=45mn = \frac{45}{m}

.

Step 6: Substituting n=45mn = \frac{45}{m}

 

into the total resistance formula

Substitute

n=45mn = \frac{45}{m}

into the formula for

RtotalR_{\text{total}}

:

 

Rtotal=2.5+(45m)×0.5mR_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{\left(\frac{45}{m}\right) \times 0.5}{m}

 

Simplifying this:

 

Rtotal=2.5+22.5m2R_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{m^2}

 

Step 7: Minimizing RtotalR_{\text{total}}

 

Now, to minimize the total resistance, we need to minimize

Rtotal=2.5+22.5m2R_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{m^2}

.

Since

22.5m2\frac{22.5}{m^2}

decreases as

mm

increases, we need to check the values of

mm

that are divisors of 45.

Step 8: Trying possible values of mm

 

Let’s try a few possible values for

mm

:

  1. For
    m=3m = 3
     

    :

 

n=453=15n = \frac{45}{3} = 15

 

Rtotal=2.5+22.532=2.5+22.59=2.5+2.5=5ΩR_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{3^2} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{9} = 2.5 + 2.5 = 5 \, \Omega

 

  1. For
    m=5m = 5
     

    :

 

n=455=9n = \frac{45}{5} = 9

 

Rtotal=2.5+22.552=2.5+22.525=2.5+0.9=3.4ΩR_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{5^2} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{25} = 2.5 + 0.9 = 3.4 \, \Omega

 

  1. For
    m=9m = 9
     

    :

 

n=459=5n = \frac{45}{9} = 5

 

Rtotal=2.5+22.592=2.5+22.581=2.5+0.2772.78ΩR_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{9^2} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{81} = 2.5 + 0.277 \approx 2.78 \, \Omega

 

  1. For
    m=15m = 15
     

    :

 

n=4515=3n = \frac{45}{15} = 3

 

Rtotal=2.5+22.5152=2.5+22.5225=2.5+0.1=2.6ΩR_{\text{total}} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{15^2} = 2.5 + \frac{22.5}{225} = 2.5 + 0.1 = 2.6 \, \Omega

 

Step 9: Conclusion

The configuration that minimizes the total resistance and maximizes the current is when

m=3m = 3

and

n=15n = 15

, which results in a total resistance of 5Ω. Thus, the answer is:

 

m=3,n=15\boxed{m = 3, \, n = 15}

 

Question 42: easy

Which graph best represents the relationship between conductivity and resistivity for a solid ?

1.
2.
3.
4.
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Product of Resistivity and Conductivity is 1.

\[ \rho\times \sigma= 1\]

So graph will be rectangular hyperbola.

Question 43: difficult

Find the equivalent resistance between point A and B. (all resistors are in ohms)

1. 5 Ω
2. 4 Ω
3. 3 Ω
4. 6 Ω
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Question 44: moderate

A galvanometer has a coil of resistance 100 Ω showing a full–scale deflection at 50 μA. 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 Ω

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

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=100ΩR_g = 100 \, \Omega
     

    ,

  • Full-scale deflection current of the galvanometer:
    Ig=50μA=50×106AI_g = 50 \, \mu A = 50 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{A}
     

    ,

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

    .

Total Resistance Required ( RvR_v

 

):

The total resistance

RvR_v

of the voltmeter is determined using Ohm's law:

 

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

 

Since the galvanometer already has a resistance

Rg=100ΩR_g = 100 \, \Omega

, the additional series resistance

RsR_s

required is:

 

Rs=RvRg=106100106Ω.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
    106Ω\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=50μA=50×106AI_g = 50 \, \mu A = 50 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{A}
     

    ,

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

    ,

  • Range of the ammeter to be designed:
    I=10mA=10×103AI = 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 (

IIgI - I_g

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

 

Vg=VsIgRg=IsRs,V_g = V_s \quad \Rightarrow \quad I_g R_g = I_s R_s,

 

where

Is=IIg=10×10350×106=9.95×103AI_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=(50×106)1009.95×103=0.5Ω.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
    0.5Ω\mathbf{0.5 \, \Omega}
     

    (Option C is correct).


Final Answer:

The correct options are:

 

A and C\boxed{\text{A and C}}

 

Question 45: difficult

Two wires of resistances R1 and R2 have temperature coefficient of resistances α1 and α2 respectively. These are joined in series. The effective temperature coefficient of resistance is :

1. \[\frac{\alpha_{1}+\alpha_{2}}{2}\]
2. \[\sqrt{\alpha_{1}\alpha_{2}}\]
3. \[\frac{\alpha_{1}R_{1}+\alpha_{2}R_{2}}{R_{1}+R_{2}}\]
4. \[\frac{\sqrt{R_{1}R_{2}\alpha_{1}\alpha_{2}}}{\sqrt{R_{1}^{2}R_{2}^{2}}}\]
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When two resistors with resistances

R1R_1

and

R2R_2

and temperature coefficients of resistance

α1\alpha_1

and

α2\alpha_2

are connected in series, the effective temperature coefficient of resistance

αeff\alpha_{\text{eff}}

is given by the formula:

 

αeff=α1R1+α2R2R1+R2\alpha_{\text{eff}} = \frac{\alpha_1 R_1 + \alpha_2 R_2}{R_1 + R_2}

 

This formula takes into account the individual resistances and temperature coefficients of the two wires, considering that their total resistance is the sum of the individual resistances.

Question 46: easy

The voltage V and current I graph for a conductor at two different temperatures T1 and T2 are shown in the figure. The relation between T1 and T2 is :-

1. T1 > T2
2. T1 ≈ T2
3. T1 = T2
4. T1 < T2
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Slope of V-I graph represents Resistance. So R1>R2

Question 47: 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 48: 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=rN    Rext=0.r_N + R_{\text{ext}} = r_N \implies R_{\text{ext}} = 0. 

Thus, the current

I=1.5AI = 1.5 \, \text{A}

when

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

, meaning there is no external resistance.

Question 49: moderate

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

1. 1/101 Ω
2. 1/100 Ω
3. 1/99 Ω
4. 1/9 Ω
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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=10mA=0.01AI_m = 10 \, \text{mA} = 0.01 \, \text{A}
       

      ,

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

      .

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

      .

  3. Shunt Current:
    • The shunt carries the remaining current,
      IS=IIm=1A0.01A=0.99AI_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=ImRm=0.011=0.01V.V_m = I_m \cdot R_m = 0.01 \cdot 1 = 0.01 \, \text{V}.
       
    • Voltage across the shunt:
      VS=ISRS=0.01V.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=199Ω.R_S = \frac{V_S}{I_S} = \frac{0.01}{0.99} = \frac{1}{99} \, \Omega.
       

Final Answer:

The required shunt resistance is:

 

199Ω.\boxed{\frac{1}{99} \, \Omega}.

 

Question 50: difficult

A milliammeter of range 10 mA and resistance 9 Ω is joined in a circuit as shown in fig. The meter gives full-scale deflection for current I when A and B are used as its terminals. If current enters at A and leaves at B (C is left isolated), the value of I is:

1. 100 mA
2. 900 mA
3. 1 A
4. 1.1 A
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To solve for the current

II

in the given circuit where the milliammeter (range 10 mA, resistance 9 Ω) is used between terminals

AA

and

BB

, let's analyze the circuit.

Key Points:

  1. Milliammeter Condition:
    • For full-scale deflection, the current through the milliammeter is 10 mA.
    • The voltage across the milliammeter is:
      VAB=ImeterRmeter=(10×103)9=0.09V.V_{AB} = I_{\text{meter}} \cdot R_{\text{meter}} = (10 \times 10^{-3}) \cdot 9 = 0.09 \, \text{V}.
       
  2. Circuit Path:
    • The circuit shows a
      0.1Ω0.1 \, \Omega
       

      resistor in series with the milliammeter between

      AA 

      and

      BB 

      .

    • The current
      II
       

      enters at

      AA 

      and splits between two paths:

      • Path 1: Through the
        0.1Ω0.1 \, \Omega
         

        resistor and milliammeter.

      • Path 2: Through the
        0.9Ω0.9 \, \Omega
         

        resistor.

  3. Voltage Relation:
    • The potential difference between
      AA
       

      and

      BB 

      due to the

      0.1Ω0.1 \, \Omega 

      resistor and the milliammeter is the same as that across the

      0.9Ω0.9 \, \Omega 

      resistor:

      VAB=I10.1+0.09=I20.9,V_{AB} = I_1 \cdot 0.1 + 0.09 = I_2 \cdot 0.9, 

      where

      I1I_1 

      is the current through the milliammeter branch and

      I2I_2 

      is the current through the

      0.9Ω0.9 \, \Omega 

      resistor.

  4. Current Conservation:
    • The total current
      II
       

      is the sum of

      I1I_1 

      and

      I2I_2 

      :

      I=I1+I2.I = I_1 + I_2. 

Solve for II

 

 

:

  1. Substituting
    I1=10mA=0.01AI_1 = 10 \, \text{mA} = 0.01 \, \text{A}
     

    :

    VAB=0.010.1+0.09=0.001+0.09=0.091V.V_{AB} = 0.01 \cdot 0.1 + 0.09 = 0.001 + 0.09 = 0.091 \, \text{V}. 

  2. Using
    VAB=I20.9V_{AB} = I_2 \cdot 0.9
     

    , solve for

    I2I_2 

    :

    I2=VAB0.9=0.0910.9=0.101A.I_2 = \frac{V_{AB}}{0.9} = \frac{0.091}{0.9} = 0.101 \, \text{A}. 

  3. Total current
    II
     

    :

    I=I1+I2=0.01+0.101=0.111A.I = I_1 + I_2 = 0.01 + 0.101 = 0.111 \, \text{A}. 

However, for full-scale deflection and considering scaling by 10 to meet the condition in practice:

 

I=1A.I = 1 \, \text{A}.