1. Which of the following statement is true both for a series and a parallel D.C. circuit ?

Elements have individual currents

Currents are additive

Voltages are additive

Power are additive

Answer: Power are additive

Explanation:


2. In a circuit a 33 ? resistor carries a current of 2 A The voltage across the resistor is ?

33 V

66 V

80 V

132V

Answer: 66 V

Explanation:


3. The resistance of a conductor varies inversely as ?

length

area of cross-section

temperature

resistivity

Answer: area of cross-section

Explanation:


4. Electric pressure is also called ?

resistance

power

voltage

energy

Answer: voltage

Explanation:


5. In gases the flow of current is due to ?

electrons only

positive ions only

electrons and positive ions

electrons, positive ions and negative ions

Answer: electrons, positive ions and negative ions

Explanation:


6. Conductance is reciprocal of ?

resistance

inductance

reluctance

capacitance

Answer: resistance

Explanation:


7. Which is the best conductor of electricity ?

Iron

Silver

Copper

Carbon

Answer: Silver

Explanation:


8. Which one of the following does not have negative temperature coefficient ?

Aluminium

Paper

Rubber

Mica

Answer: Aluminium

Explanation:


9. The resistance of a few metres of wire conductor in closed electrical circuit is ?

practically zero

low

high

very high

Answer: practically zero

Explanation:


10. A 40W bulb is connected in series with a room beater. H now 40 W bulb is replaced, by 100 W bulb, the heater output will ?

decrease

increase

remain same

heater will bum out

Answer: increase

Explanation: