NCERT/Class 12/Physics/Current Electricity

Current Electricity

Class 12 · Physics

76 questions20 easy39 medium17 hard

Sample Questions

Q1.The resistivity of a conductor depends on:

  • ALength of the conductor
  • BArea of cross-section
  • CMaterial and temperature
  • DShape of the conductor

Q2.In a potentiometer experiment, a standard cell of emf 1.5 V is balanced at 75 cm. What length balances an unknown emf of 1.0 V?

  • A100 cm
  • B50 cm
  • C75 cm
  • D112.5 cm

Q3.Three resistors 1 Ω, 2 Ω, and 3 Ω are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:

  • A6 Ω
  • B0.5 Ω
  • C6/11 Ω
  • D1 Ω

Q4.The emf of a cell is 2 V and internal resistance is 0.5 Ω. When connected to external resistance 1.5 Ω, the terminal voltage is:

  • A2 V
  • B1.5 V
  • C1.0 V
  • D0.5 V

Q5.A resistor of 10 Ω at 20°C has temperature coefficient 0.004/°C. Its resistance at 70°C is:

  • A10 Ω
  • B12 Ω
  • C11 Ω
  • D10.2 Ω

Q6.This is a sample question to preview what you'll get in the full practice test...

  • A. Option one
  • B. Option two
  • C. Option three
  • D. Option four
Create a test to practice all 76 questions →

Concepts Covered

Cells in series and parallelDrift velocityEMF and internal resistanceElectric currentKirchhoff's lawsMeter bridgeOhm's lawPotentiometerPower dissipationResistance and resistivityTemperature dependence of resistanceWheatstone bridge

Ready to practice?

Create a timed test from 76 questions in Current Electricity. Pick your difficulty, get instant scores.

Start Practice Test