Physics Test

Q1: By what other name is the unit joule/coulomb called?

Q2: What do you understand by the term "electric potential" (or potential) at a
point? What is the unit of electric potential?

Q3: Three 2 V cells are connected in series and used as a battery in a circuit.
(a) What is the p.d. at the terminals of the battery?
(b) How many joules of electrical energy does 1 C gain on passing through (i) one cell
(ii) all three cells

Q4: The atoms of copper contain electrons and the atoms of rubber also contain
electrons. Then why does copper conduct electricity but rubber does not
conduct electricity?

Q5:Which of the following equations shows the correct relationship between

electrical units?
1 A = 1 C/s or 1 C = 1 A/s

Q6:Why should the resistance of:

(a) an ammeter be very small?
(b) a voltmeter be very large?

Q7:An electric heater is connected to the 230 V mains supply. A current of 8 A flows
through the heater.
(a) How much charge flows around the circuit each second?
(b) How much energy is transferred to the heater each second?

Q8: What is Ohm's law? Explain how it is used to define the unit of resistance.

Q9: An electric room heater draws a current of 2.4 A from the 120 V supply line. What
current will this room heater draw when connected to 240 V supply line?

Q10: A wire is 1.0 long, 0.2 mm in diameter and has a resistance of 10 . Calculate the
resistivity of its material?

Q11: Three resistors are connected as shown in the diagram.

 Through the resistor 5 ohm, a current of 1 ampere is flowing.
(i) What is the current through the other two resistors?
(ii) What is the p.d. across AB and across AC?
(iii) What is the total resistance?

Q12: An electric bulb is rated at 220 V, 100 W. What is its resistance?

Q13: What is a magnetic field? How can the direction of magnetic field lines at a place be
determined?

Q14: State three ways in which the strength of an electromagnet can be increased.

Q15: The magnetic field associated with a current-carrying straight conductor is in

anticlockwise direction. If the conductor was held along the east-west direction,
what will be the direction of current through it? Name and state the rule applied to
determine the direction of current?

Q16: What is the other name of the split ring used in an electric motor?

Q17: What is the role of the split ring in an electric motor?

Q18: State Flemings left-hand rule. Explain it with the help of labeled diagrams.

Q19: What condition is necessary for the production of current by electromagnetic

induction?

Q20: What is the difference between alternating current and direct current?

Q21: State and explain Flemings right hand rule.

Q22: If fuses of 250 mA, 500 mA, 1 A, 5 A and 10 A were available, which one would be
the most suitable for protecting an amplifier rated at 240 V, 180 W?
Q23: Draw a labeled diagram to show the domestic electric wiring from an electric pole
to a room. Give the wiring for a bulb and a three-pin socket only.

Q24: An electric kettle rated as 1200 W at 220 V and a toaster rated at 1000 W at 220
V are both connected in parallel to a source of 220 V. If the fuse connected to the
source blows when the current exceeds 9.0 A, can both the appliances be used at
the same time? Illustrate your answer with calculations.

Q25: What is a source of energy? What are the two main categories of the source of
energy?

Q26: Coal is said to be formed from the wood of trees. Why then is coal considered to be
a non-renewable source of energy whereas wood is a renewable source of
energy?

Q27: Explain the principle of working of a thermal power plant. Draw a labeled diagram
to illustrate your answer.

Q28: Name one source of energy which is not derived from solar energy directly or
indirectly.

Q29: How is charcoal prepared? Explain why, charcoal is a better fuel than wood.

Q30: What is nuclear fission ? Explain with an example. Write the equation of the
nuclear reaction involved.