1.

If three resistors of values 5 Ω, 10 Ω and 30 Ω are all connected in parallel to a

Potential Difference of 6v then, Calculate:
I. The amount of current passing through each resistor.
II. The total current in the circuit.
III. The total effective resistance of the circuit.
2. Two resistances when connected in parallel give resultant value of 2 Ω. When the
same resistances are connected in series, the resultant value becomes 9 Ω. Calculate
the value of each resistance.
3. A wire of resistance 5 Ω is bent in the form of a closed circle. What is the effective
resistance between the two points at ends of any diameter of the circle?
4. An electric heater of resistance 10 Ω draws 15 A from the service mains for 2 hours.
Calculate the heat developed in the heater and the Power of the heater.
5. Electric bulbs rated 60 W and 100 W are given. Which one will be brighter when they
are connected in (i) Series (ii) Parallel?
6. Calculate the total effective resistance of the give circuits: (i),(ii) and (iii)

7. Four resistances of 16 Ω each are connected in parallel. Four such combinations are
connected in series. What is the total effective resistance?
8. Two wires A and B are of same material. Wire A has length l and radius r. Wire B has
length 2l and radius 2r. Compare the ratio of total resistance of parallel combination
with the resistance of wire A.
9. A wire of length l and resistance R is stretched so that its length is doubled and area of
cross-section is halved. How will its (i) resistance change (ii) resistivity change?
10. For the given circuit:
i. Find current through 6 Ω resistor
ii. Potential difference across 12 Ω resistor