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Current Electricity

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

Examined in
10 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
9.5 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 95 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

35% of this chapter's 72 questions

Needs a diagram
46%

33 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer25
  • Numerical20
  • Diagram10
  • MCQ9
  • Reasoning3
  • Definition2
  • Fill in the blank2
  • True/False1

Most frequent topics

Current, resistance and circuits 38Resistivity 2Series-parallel resistance 2Terminal voltage 2Joule's law 1EMF and terminal voltage 1Electrical power rating 1Resistivity and dimensions 1
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Showing 25 of 72 matching questions (95 marks).

25 questions

1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

2(i)

Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:

3(ii)

A resistance R is connected across a cell with a switch and a rheostat in series. A voltmeter is connected parallel across the cell. Current in the circuit is increased using the rheostat.

8(i)

Bulb A rated 160 W, 40 V and Bulb B rated 40 W, 40 V are connected as shown in the diagram.

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8(iii)

In the combinations of resistors shown below. calculate:

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1

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2(i)

Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:

3(vi)

A current flows through a metallic conductor for a long period of time. State the change you would expect in its:

8(iii)

Three identical bulbs B1, B2 and B3 each of power rating 18 W, 12 V are connected to a battery of 12 V.

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2(vi)

5 bulbs are connected in series in a room. One bulb is fused. It is removed and remaining 4 bulbs are again connected in series to the same circuit. What will be the effect on the following physical quantities? (Increases, Decreases, Remain Same)

8(i)

The voltage - current readings of a certain material are shown in the table given below :

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8(i)

Study the table.

8(iii)

Study the diagram :

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