1. An instrument which detects electric current is known as ?

voltmeter

rheostat

wattmeter

galvanometer

Answer: galvanometer

Explanation:


2. For which of the following ampere second could be the unit ?

Reluctance

Charge

Power

Energy

Answer: Charge

Explanation:


3. The hot resistance of the bulb's filament is higher than its cold resistance because the temperature co-efficient of the filament is ?

zero

negative

positive

about 2 ohms per degree

Answer: positive

Explanation:


4. ln the case of direct current ?

magnitude and direction of current remains constant

magnitude and direction of current changes with time

magnitude of current changes with time

magnitude of current remains constant

Answer: magnitude and direction of current remains constant

Explanation:


5. Which of the following materials has the least resistivity ?

Zinc

Lead

Mercury

Copper

Answer: Copper

Explanation:


6. Which of the following material has nearly zero temperature co-efficient of resistance ?

Manganin

Porcelain

Carbon

Copper

Answer: Manganin

Explanation:


7. Nichrome wire is an alloy of ?

lead and zinc

chromium and vanadium

nickel and chromium

copper and silver

Answer: nickel and chromium

Explanation:


8. A glass rod when rubbed with silk cloth is charged because ?

it takes in proton

its atoms are removed

it gives away electrons

it gives away positive charge

Answer: it gives away electrons

Explanation:


9. The insulation on a current carrying conductor is provided ?

to prevent leakage of current

to prevent shock

both of above factors

none of above factors

Answer: both of above factors

Explanation:


10. A closed switch has a resistance of ?

zero

about 50 ohms

about 500 ohms

infinity

Answer: zero

Explanation: