PHYSICS SLIP TEST -2 (CURRENT ELECTRICITY)

1. (a)State the working principle of a potentiometer. With the help of the circuit
diagram, explain how a potentiometer is used to compare the e.m.f.s of two
primary cells. Obtain the required expression used for comparing the e.m.f.s.
(b) Write two possible causes for one sided deflection in a potentiometer
experiment.
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2. (b)State the working principle of a potentiometer. With the help of the circuit
diagram, explain how a potentiometer is used to compare the e.m.f.s of two
primary cells. Obtain the required expression used for comparing the e.m.f.s.
(b) Write two possible causes for one sided deflection in a potentiometer
experiment.
(5)

3. Define the terms (i) drift velocity, (ii) relaxation time.

A conductor of length L is connected to a de source of emf . If this conductor is
replaced by another conductor of same material and same area of cross-section
but
of
length
3L,
how
will
the
drift
velocity
change?
(3)
4. A resistance of R draws current from a potentiometer as shown in the figure.
The potentiometer has a total resistance R0. A voltage V is supplied to the
potentiometer. Derive an expression for the voltage across R when the sliding
contact is in the middle of the potentiometer.
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5. Answer
the
following
:
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(a) Why are the connections between the resistors in a meter bridge made of
thick copper strips? (b) Why is it generally preferred to obtain the balance
point in the middle of the meter bridge wire? (c) Which material is used for
the meter bridge wire and why?
6. Plot a graph showing the variation of current density (j) versus the electric field
(E) for two conductors of different materials. What information from this plot
regarding the properties of the conducting material, can be obtained which can
be used to select suitable materials for use in making (i) standard resistance
and (ii) connecting wires in electric circuits? Electron drift speed is estimated to
be of the order of mm s1. Yet large current of the order of few amperes can be
set
up
in
the
wire.
Explain
briefly.
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