CURRENT ELECTRICTY

1.
3Ω
IA

IB
IA 5Ω

6V

The ratio of the magnitude of IA to IB in the circuit diagram shown above is A.

1:3 B. 5:3 C. 5:8 D. 4:3 E. 8:3 [n1,33]
2. The electrolyte and the cathode in a Daniel cell are respectively A. Cu(SO 4)2 and
copper B. H2SO4 and zinc C. KOH and Nickel D. MnO2 E. NH4Cl2 and carbon
[n1,34]
3. Why does a lead-acid accumulator supply a large current? It A. has an acid of
high relative density B. has low internal resistance C. has no defect D. is
rechargeable E. supplies current for a short period [n1,54]
4. Ohm’s law will hold for A. electrolyte B. fluorescent C. transistor D. wire [n2,43]
5.
1.6V,2.0Ω

I 1.6V,2.0Ω

3Ω

Calculate the current I in the circuit diagram below A. 0.23A B. 0.32A C. 0.40A
D. 0.46A E. 0.80A [n2,44]
6. A continuous flow of charge can be produced from the following except from
a/an A. dynamo B. electric cell C. thermocouple D. transformer D. solar cell
[n3,42]
7. A lamp takes a current of 17A from a 220V mains. The energy produced in 15
min is A. 9.35 x 102J B. 1.16 x 103J C. 5.61 x 104J D. 3.37 x 106J [n3,43]
8. The resistance of a wire, 30cm long, is 1.5Ω. If it has a cross-sectional area of
0.25m2, calculate the resistivity of the material. A. 1.02Ωm B. 1.25Ωm C.
2.11Ωm D. 2.07Ωm E. 3.01Ωm [N3,44]
9. Which of the following cells does not require a depolarizer for effective and
efficient delivery of current? A. Daniel cell B. Dry Leclanche cell C. Nickel-iron
accumulator D. Voltaic cell E. Wet Leclanche cell [N4,42]
10. When a resistor of resistance R is connected across a cell, the terminal p.d of
the cell is reduced to three-quarters of its e.m.f. The cell’s internal resistance
in terms of R is A. R/4 B. R/3 C. 2 D. 2R/3 E. R [N4,43]
11.
12.5V, 10Ω

A
12.5V, 10Ω
30Ω
Determine the p.d across the load V in the diagram above, if the ammeter is of
negligible internal resistance. A. 6.3V B. 10.7V C. 12.5V D. 20.0V E. 25.0V
[n4,44]
12. A resistor of resistance 2Ω is connected in series with a cell of emf 3V and
internal resistance 0.5Ω. calculate the current flowing in the circuit. A.0.5A B.
1.2A C. 1.5A D. 5.5A E. 7.5A [N5,33]
13. The resistance of a wire of length 0.6m and diameter 0.2mm is 2.0Ω. calculate
the resistivity of the wire [π =3.14] A. 4.00 x 104Ωm B. 4.80 x 103Ωm C. 2.09 x
10-3Ωm D. 1.05 x 10-7Ωm [N5,33]
14. A galvanometer has a resistance of 10Ω and requires a 10mA for a full scale
deflection. If it measures a potential difference of 20V, then the resistor in use
is A. multiplier of 1990.0Ω B. multiplier of 20.1Ω C. multiplier of 200.0Ω D.
shunt of 19.9Ω E. shunt of 2010.0Ω [N7,44]
15. An electric generator rated 12kw, 2KV distributes power through a cable of
resistance 20Ω. Calculate the power loss in the cable. 120W B. 360W C. 720W
D. 2400W [W15,36]
16. Which of the following statements about a three-pin plug is/are correct? I.
The brown wire is the live wire II. The fuse is connected to the live wire III. The
earth wire is coloured blue A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. I, II and III
[W15,38]
17. A wire of cross-sectional area 0.60mm2 has a resistivity of 7.2 x 10-7Ωm.
Calculate the length of wire that will have a resistance of 3Ω. A. 0.25m B.
2.50m C. 3.60m D. 36.00m [W15,40]
18.
 14V
P
R
Q

24V
A battery of emf 24V is connected to three resistors P, Q and R as illustrated in
the diagram above. Determine the voltage across the resistor Q. A. 5V B. 10V
C. 14V D. 24V [W15,41]
19.
P
R
Q

What must be connected between the points P and Q to establish a steady

current through the incomplete circuit diagram illustrated above? A. Fuse B.
Ammeter C. Cell D. Voltmeter [W15,44]
20. An ammeter can be adapted to measure potential difference by using a A.
shunt B. multiplier C. rheostat D. resistance box [W14,35]
21. The energy stored in a simple cell is A. electrical B. nuclear C. thermal D
chemical [W14,38]
22.
5Ω
5Ω
20Ω

In the circuit diagram above, E is a battery of negligible internal resistance. If

its emf is 9.0V, calculate the current in the circuit. A. 1.8A B. 1.0A C. 0.8A D.
0.3A [W14, 43]
23. A wire of length 100cm has a resistance of 10Ω. If its cross-sectional area is
0.005cm2, determine its resistivity. A. 0.0005Ωcm B. 0.0015Ωcm C. 0.0016Ωcm
D. 0.0700Ωcm. [W14,44]
24.

R
 L

The circuit above illustrates a standard resistor R, voltage source E and a lamp
L connected in series. If the temperature of R is increased, the brightness of
the lamp will A. increase sharply B. decrease slightly C. remain the same D.
increase gradually. [W14,46]
25.

2Ω
2V 2V 2V

An electric circuit is connected as illustrated above. Determine the equivalent

emf and current flowing through the circuit respectively, neglecting the
internal resistance of the cells. A. 2V, 1.0A B.2V, 4.0A C. 6V, 0.3A D. 6V, 3.0A
[W13,36]
26. A potential difference of 12V is applied across the ends of a 6Ω resistor for 10
minutes. Determine the quantity of heat generated. A. 720J B. 1200J C. 14400J
D. 43200J [W13,37]
27. A galvanometerof internal resistance of 10Ω has full scale deflection with a
current of 10mA. Calculate the magnitude of the resistance required to
convert it to a voltmeter capable of measuring up to 3V. A. 290Ω B. 300Ω C.
333Ω D. 1000Ω [W13,38]
28. Which of the following instruments is used to determine the accurate value
of the electromotive force of a cell? A. voltmeter B. meter bridge C. voltameter
D. potentiometer [W13.39]
29. Which of the following properties is an advantage of a lead-acid accumulator
over an alkaline accumulator? A. Possesses low internal resistance B. Can be
recharged C. Has shorter lifespan D. Possesses higher emf [W12,36]
30. Six dry cells each of emf 2.0V and internal resistance of 1.0Ω are connected in
parallel across a load of 3.0Ω. calculate the effective current in the circuit. A.
0.63A B. 0.50A C. 0.31A D. 0.22A [W12,37]
31.
 P Q R S

Two similar cells are used to light two similar lamps as illustrated in the
diagrams above. In which of the circuit diagrams are the lamps brightest? A. P
B. Q C. R D. S [W12,38]
32. A 12Ω resistor dissipates 8kJ of heat in 20s. Calculate the current through the
resistor. A. 5.8A B. 6.9A C. 30.0A D. 33.3A [W12,39]
33. Which of the following substances does not conduct electricity? A. Graphite
B. Glass C. Sulphuric acid D. table salt solution [W11.40]
34. An ammeter with a full scale deflection of 10mA has internal resistance 0.5Ω.
Calculate the resistance of the shunt required to adapt it to read up to 3A. A.
0.0017Ω B. 0.0130Ω C. 0.025Ω D. 0.1000Ω [W11,42]
35. The resistivity, ρ, of a material of length, l, cross-sectional area, A, resistance,
R, is given by the equation A. ρ = RA/l B. ρ = l/RA C. ρ = Rl/A D. ρ = R/Al
[W11,43]
36. Which of the following will lead to losses in electrical power transmission? A.
Using transmission cables of large diameter B. Transmitting at high voltage and
low current C. Transmitting at relatively low voltage and high current D. Using
a step up transformer at the production end. [W11,45]
Use the diagram below to answer questions 37 and 38.
6Ω
10Ω
4Ω
V

12V

37. Determine the potential difference, V across the parallel resistors. A. 2.0V B.
2.3V C. 3.0v D. 0.7V [W10,37]
38. Calculate the current I. A. 0.60A B. 0.97A C. 1.03A D. 5.00A [W10,36]
39. A galvanometer of internal resistance 50Ω and full scale deflection of 20mA
is converted into a voltmeter by connecting a resistor of resistance 1950Ω in
series to it. Calculate the maximum voltage that can be read by the voltmeter.
A. 20V B. 30V C. 38V D. 40V [W10,38]
40. In the wiring of houses, the fuse is connected to the wire coloured A. blue B.
brown C. yellow D. yellow and green [W10,39]
41. A resistor of resistance R is connected to a battery of negligible internal
resistance. If a similar resistor is connected in series with it, the A. effective
resistance of the circuit is halved B. total power dissipated is doubled C. total
current in the circuit is halved D. terminal voltage is halved [W09,38]
42. A cell of emf 1.5V is connected in series with a resistor of resistance 3.0Ω. A
voltmeter connected across the cell registers 0.9V. Calculate the internal
resistance of the cell. A. 2.0Ω B. 3.0Ω C. 5.0Ω D. 6.0Ω [W09,39]
43. A wire of resistivity 4.40 x 10-5Ωcm has a cross-sectional area of 7.5 x 10-4cm2.
Calculate the length of this wire that will be required to make a 4.0Ω resistor.
A. 82.50cm B. 68.18cm C. 15.90cm D. 11.94cm [W09,40]
44. A battery of emf 12.0V and internal resistance 0.5Ω is connected to a 1.5Ω and
4.0Ω series resistors. Calculate the terminal voltage of the battery. A. 13.0V B.
11.0V C. 3.0V D. 1.0V [W09,41]
45. Which of the following is the unit of the time rate of flow of electric charges?
A. Coulomb B. Ampere C. Volt D. watt [W08,37]
46. A wire, 1.0m long and with a cross-sectional area 2.0 x 10-7m2 has a resistance
of 0.1Ω. Calculate the electrical conductivity of the wire. A. 2.0 x 10 7Ω-1m-1 B.
5.0 x 107Ω-1m-1 C. 2.0 x 108Ω-1m-1 D. 5.0 x 108Ω-1m-1 [W08,38]
47. A voltmeter is a device that A. draws high current B. has a very low resistance
C. has a very high resistance D. is able to measure both voltage and current.
[08,40]
48.

2Ω
P 3Ω Q

2Ω

Calculate the effective resistance between P and Q in the diagram shown

above. A. 0.75Ω B. 4.00Ω C. 5.00Ω D.7.00Ω [W07,42]
49. A bulb marked 240v, 40W is used for 30 minutes. Calculate the heat
generated. A. 320J B. 400J C. 10800J D. 72000J[W07,43]
50. Five 80-W and three 100-W lamps are run for 8 hours. If the cost of energy is
N5.00 per unit, calculate the cost of running the lamps. [1 unit = 1kWh] A.
N280.00 B. N28.00 C. N7.20 D. N1.44 [W07,44]
51. A cell of emf 1.5V and internal resistance 1.0Ω is connected to two resistors of
resistances 2.0Ω and 3.0Ω in series. Calculate the current through the
resistors. A. 0.25A B. 0.30A C. 0.35A D. 0.50A [W06,42]
52. An electric lamp rated 120W is used on a 240Vrms, calculate the resistance of
its filament. A. 480Ω B. 360Ω C. 60Ω D. 2Ω [W06,43]
53. A chemical cell of internal resistance 1Ω supplies electric current to an
external resistor of resistance 3Ω. Calculate the efficiency of the cell. A. 75% B.
50% C. 33% D. 25% [W05,36]
54. An electric lamp is rated 250V, 40W. what is the cost of running the lamp for
72 hours if the electricity authority charges N2.50 per kWhr? A. N7.20 B.
N18.00 C. N180.00 D. N720.00 [W05,37]
55. Which of the following statements explains lost voltage in an electric circuit?
The A. total p.d from a source to maintain a flow of current through the circuit
as well as the source B. p.d to drive current through the circuit components
except the source C. p.d across all external components connected to the
source of electricity D. p.d across the internal resistance of the cell. [W05,38]
56. A constantan wire has a cross-sectional area of 4 x 10-8m2 and a resistivity of
1.1 x 10-6Ωm. If a resistor of resistance 11Ω is to be made from this wire,
calculate the length of the wire required. A. 0.4m B. 0.8m C. 2.5m D. 5.0m
[W05,39]
57. Which of the following functions is performed by manganese IV oxide in the
Leclanche cell? A. Control of local action B. Depolarization of the cell C.
Regulating current flow the cell D. Reduction of the internal resistance of the
cell[W04,37]
58. A car fuse marked 3A operates optimally on a 12V battery. Calculate the
resistance of the fuse. A. 36.0Ω B. 15.0Ω C. 9.0Ω D. 4.0Ω [W04,38]
59. Find the cost of running a 60W lamp for 24 hours, if 1kWh costs 5 naira. A.
14.4 naira B. 12.5 naira C. 7.2 naira D. 2.0 naira [W04,39]
60. Two identical cells each of emf 2V and internal resistance 1.0Ω are connected
in parallel. The combination is connected to an external load of 1.5Ω. Calculate
the current in the circuit. A. 0.57A B. 1.00A C. 1.14A D. 2.00A [W03,35]
61. Which of the following factors does not affect the resistance of a wire? A.
Length B. Mass C. Temperature D. Cross-sectional area [W03,36]
62. A current of 10A passes through a conductor for 10s. Calculate the charge
flowing through the conductor. A. 100.0C B. 10.0C C. 1.0C D. 0.1C [W03,37]
63. A lamp is rated 240V, 60W. Calculate the resistance of its filament. A. 240Ω B.
360Ω C. 960Ω D. 1440Ω [W03,38]
64. The maximum power dissipated by a 100Ω resistor in a circuit is 4W.
Calculate the voltage across the resistor. A. 10V B. 20V C. 25V D. 400V
[W03,39]
65. Local action is normally prevented in a simple electric cell by A. introducing an
oxidizing agent B. not drawing current continually for long periods C.
amalgamating the surface of the zinc plate D. using a porous pot to isolate the
zinc plate from the acid [W02,39]
66. The lead-acid accumulator consists of A. lead as the positive electrode B. lead
oxide as the negative electrode C. hydrochloric acid as the electrolyte D.
tetraoxosulphate VI acid as the electrolyte. [W02,40]
67. Three identical lamps each of power 100W, are connected in parallel across a
potential difference of 250V. Calculate the current in the circuit. A. 7.5A B.
2.5A C. 1.2A D. 0.8A [W01,36]
68. An electric bulb is rated 60W,220V. Calculate the resistance of its filament
when it is operating normally. A. 296.7Ω B. 400.0Ω C. 512.2Ω D. 806.7Ω
[W01,37]
Use the diagram below to answer questions 69 and 70.

3Ω
6Ω
2Ω

69. In the diagram above, the current passing through the 6Ω resistor is 1.5A.
Calculate the current in the 3Ω resistor. A. 1.20A B. 0.90A C. 0.75A D. 0.60A
[W00,38]
70. Calculate the terminal p.d of the battery in the diagram. A. 7.50V B. 9.00V C.
10.80V D. 11.25V [W0039]
71. A resistance wire of length 2m and of uniform cross-sectional area 5.0 x 10 -
7 2
m has a resistance of 2.2Ω. Calculate its resistivity. A. 1.8 x 107Ωm B. 5.5 x 10-
7
Ωm C. 1.8 x 10-7Ωm D. 5.5 x 107Ωm [W99,34]
72.
 2A 5Ω
20Ω
10Ω

Using the data on the diagram above, calculate the potential difference across
the 20Ω resistor. [Neglect the internal resistance of the cell] A. 5V B. 10V C.
20V D. 60V [W99,31]
73. A cell of emf 1.5V is connected in series with a resistor of 3Ω. A high resistance
voltmeter is connected across the cell registers only 0.9V. Calculate the
internal resistance of the cell. A. 5.0Ω B. 4.5Ω C. 2.4Ω D. 2.0Ω E. 1.8Ω [W98,42]
74. Calculate the resistance of the filament of lamp rated at 240V 60W. A. 240Ω
B. 360Ω C. 960Ω D. 1440Ω E. 2880Ω [W98,43]
75. When a resistor of resistance R is connected across a cell, the terminal p.d of
the cell is reduced to three quarters of its emf. The internal resistance of the
cell is expressed as A. R/4 B. R/3 C. R/2 D. 3R/4 E. 3R [W97,43]
76. Calculate the terminal p.d across a 20Ω resistor connected to a battery of emf
15V and internal resistance 5Ω. A. 60.0V B. 15.0V C. 12V D. 6.3V E. 0.5V
[W97,45]
77. Calculate the power delivered by a 3-phase line if its voltage and current are
132kV and 60A respectively. A. 2.38 x 107W B. 7.92 x 106W C. 3,96 x 106W D.
2.64 x 106W E. 7.92 x 104W [W96,42]
78. The diagram below illustrates the conversion of a galvanometer of resistance
2Ω to an ammeter. The galvanometer gives a full scale deflection for a current
of 10mA. Calculate the value of R. A. 2.0 x 103Ω B. 2.0 x 102Ω C. 2.0 x 10-1 Ω D.
2.0 x 10-3 Ω E. 2.0 x 10-2 Ω. [W96,45]

10A 10mA

Rg = 2Ω

79. A wire of length 100cm and cross-sectional area 2.0 x 10-3cm2 has a resistance
of 0.10Ω. Calculate its electrical conductivity. A. 5.0 x 10 7Ω-1m-1 B. 5.0 x 106Ω-
1 -1
m C. 2.0 x 106Ω-1m-1 D. 5.0 x 105Ω-1m-1 E. 2.0 x 106Ω-1m-1 [W96,46]
80. A cell of emf 1.5V is connected in series with a resistor of resistance 3Ω. A
high resistance voltmeter connected across the cell registers only 0.9V.
 Calculate the internal resistance of the cell. A.1.8Ω B. 2.0Ω C. 2.4Ω D. 4.5Ω E.
5.0Ω [W96,48]
81.
2V
3Ω
0.8Ω
X Y
2Ω

5V
What is the potential difference between X and Y in the diagram above if the
battery is of negligible internal resistance? A. 12.5V B. 5.8V C. 3.0V E. 2.0V
[W95,48]
82. Calculate the current in the 3Ω resistor in question 81. A. 0.3A B. 0.4A C. 1.0A
D. 1.5A E. 2.5A [W95,49]
83. A given wire of resistance 10Ω has a length of 5m and cross sectional area of
4.0 x 10-3m2. Calculate the conductivity of the wire. A. 0.80 x 107Ω-1m-1 B. 1.25 x
107 Ω-1m-1 C. 2.02 x107 Ω-1m-1 D. 2.50 x 107 Ω-1m-1 E. 5.00 x 107Ω-1m-1 [W95,50]
84. A cell of emf 1.5V and internal resistance 2.5Ω is connected in series with an
ammeter of resistance 0.50Ω and a load of resistance 7.0Ω. Calculate the
current in the circuit. A. 0.15A B. 0.20A C. 2.10A D. 3.00A E. 6.67A [W95,52]
85. The electrical energy supplied by a Leclanche cell is obtained from A. nuclear
energy B. magnetic energy C. solar energy D. Chemical energy E. mechanical
energy. [W94,36]
86.
I

V R1 R2

A battery of emf E and negligible internal resistance supplies a current I to the

combination of two resistances R1 and R2 as shown in the diagram. Calculate
R I
1 2 R I 2 R I 1 R I
1 2 R R I
the current through R2. A. R B . R C . R + R D . R + R E . R [W94,37]
2 1 1 2 1 2 1+¿ R ¿2

87.
20Ω 4Ω
X Y
5Ω
 Calculate the effective resistance between points X and Y in the diagram A.
0.5Ω B. 2.0Ω C. 3.0Ω D. 8.0Ω E. 13.8Ω [W94,39]
88. A battery of emf 10V and internal resistance 2Ω is connected to a resistance
of 6Ω. Calculate the p.d across the terminals. A. 8.75V B. 7.50V C. 5.00V D.
2.50V E. 1.25V [W94,41]
89. A car fuse is marked 15A and operates normally on a 12V battery. Calculate
the resistance of the fuse wire. A. 180.0Ω B. 27.0Ω C. 3.0Ω D. 0.8Ω E. 1.3Ω
[W94,43]
90. A current of 20A flows through a cable whose resistance is 5Ω. Calculate the
electric power dissipated. A. 2 x 103W B. 2 x 104W C. 1 x 103W D. 1 x 102W
[J15,10]
91. An electric bulb is labelled 260V,80W. How much current is taken by the bulb?
A. 0.46A B. 0.82A C. 0.40A D. 0.31A [J15,29]
92. If a current of 4.6A was passed through a wire of resistance 6.5Ω, the p.d
across the wire is A. 1.4V b. 0.7V C. 29.9V D. 48.5V [J15,43]
93. The maximum power transfer occurs in a cell when the external resistance is
A. the same as the internal resistance of the cell B. greater than the internal
resistance of the cell C. less than the internal resistance of the cell D. twice the
internal resistance of the cell. [J14,36]
94. If a metal wire 4m long and cross-sectional area 0.8mm2 has a resistance of
6Ω, find the resistivity of the wire. A. 3.0 x 10-5Ωm B. 1.2 x 10-6Ω C. 3.2 x 10-6
Ωm D. 5.3 x 10-7 Ωm [J14,37]
95. A circuit has resistance of 200Ω. The resistance of the circuit can be reduced
to 120Ω when A. an 80Ω resistor is connected to it in series B. a 150Ω resistor
is connected to it in parallel C. a 240Ω resistor is connected to it in series D. a
300Ω resistor is connected to it in parallel [J14,38]
96. PHCN measures its electrical energy in A. kWh B. Wh C. J D. W [J14,39]
97. A cell of emf 1.5V is connected in series with a 1Ω resistor and a current of
0.3A flows through the resistor. Find the internal resistance of the cell. A. 1.0Ω
B. 4.0Ω C. 3.0Ω D. 1.5Ω [J13,38]
98. Which of the following obeys Ohm’s law? A. Glass b. Electrolyte C. Metals D.
Diode [J13,39]
99. A house has 10 ten 40W and five 100W bulbs. How much does it cost to have
them lit for 10 hours if the cost of a unit is N5? A. N20 B. N90 C. N 50 D. N45
[J13,40]
100. An electric device is rated 2000W, 250V. Calculate the maximum current it
can take. A. 6A B. 9A C. 8A D. 7A [J13,41]
101. To convert a galvanometer to a voltmeter, a A. low resistance is connected
to it in parallel B. high resistance is connected to it in series C. high resistance
is connected to it in parallel D. low resistance is connected to it in series
[J13,43]
102. A newly charged 12V accumulator can easily start a car whereas eight new
dry cells in series with an effective emf of 12V cannot start the same car
because A. the current capacity is high B. the current capacity is low C. it
cannot be recharged D. it cannot easily be connected to a car [J12,38]
103.

Six identical cells each of emf 2V are connected as shown above. The effective
emf of the cells is A. 0V B. 4V C. 6V D. 12V [J12,39]
104. The fuse in an electric device is always connected to the A. neutral side of an
electric supply B. live side of an electric supply C. earth side of an electric
supply d. terminal side of an electric supply [J12,40]
105.
2Ω
4Ω

12Ω

12V

In the circuit above, three resistors, 2Ω, 4Ω and 12Ω are connected in parallel
and a 12V battery is connected across the combination. The current flowing
through the 12Ω resistor is A. 3.2A B. 9.6A C. 14.4A D. 1.0A [J11,34]
106. If the charge of electricity per kWh is N4, what is the cost of operating an
electrical appliance rated 250V, 2A for 6 hours? A. N16 B. N24 C. 28 D. N12
[J11,35]
107. Three similar cells each of emf 2V and internal resistance 2Ω are connected
in parallel, the total emf and total internal resistance are respectively A. 2V,
6.0Ω B. 6V, 0.7Ω C. 6V, 6.0Ω D. 2V, 0.7Ω [J11,37]
108. In homes, electrical appliances and lamps are connected in parallel because
A. less current will be used B. less voltage will be used C. parallel connection
does not heat up the wires D. series connection uses high voltage. [J11,38]
109. A cell of emf 12V and internal resistance 4Ω is connected to an external
resistor of resistance 2Ω. Find the current flow. A. 4A B. 2A C. 3A D. 5A
[W10,35]
110.
8Ω

8Ω 8Ω

xcm (100-x)cm

The diagram above shows a balanced metre bridge, the value of x is A. 66.7cm
B. 25.0cm C. 33.3cm D. 75.0cm [J10,36]
111. Three 4Ω resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 16V
applied across them. What is the total current in the circuit? A. 12A B. 8A C.
10A D. 14A [W10,37]
112. A 200W bulb is lighted by a 240Va.c mains supply. If 1kWh is sold at N0.40,
the cost of keeping the bulb lighted for a day is A. N192.00 B. N1.92 C. 19.20 D.
1920.00 [J10,38]
113. Power supply is transmitted at a very high voltage and low current in order
to A. increase the power supply B. prevent overheating of the coil C. make it
travel faster D. make it pass through the transformer [J10,39]
114. A galvanometer with full scale deflection of 10mA is to be converted to a
voltmeter with full scale deflection of 5V. If a series resistance of 498Ω is used
for the conversion, the resistance of the galvanometer is A. 2Ω B. 10Ω C. 5Ω D.
1Ω [J10,41]
115.
4.0A
E 3Ω 6Ω

Calculate the emf of the cell in the above circuit if its internal resistance is
negligible. A. 12V B. 8V C. 2V D. 36V [J09,40]
116. An electric lamp marked 240V,60W is left to operate for an hour. How much
energy is generated by the filament? A. 3.86 x 105J B. 3.56 x 105J C. 1.80 x 105J
D. 2.16 x 105J [J09,41]
117. An electric generator has an emf of 240V and an internal resistance of 1Ω. If
the current supplied by the generator is 20A when the terminal voltage is
220v, find the ratio of the power supplied to the power dissipated. A. 11:1 B.
12:11 C. 1:11 D. 11:12 [J08,41]
118. A generator is on daily use and in the process, ten 60w and five 40W
tungsten bulbs are on for the same time interval. The energy consumed daily is
A. 0.96kWh B. 1.92kWh C. 9.60kWh D. 19.20kWh [J08,42]
119. A 40kW electric cable is used to transmit electricity through a resistor of
resistance 2.0Ω at 800V. The power loss as internal energy is A. 5.0 x 10 2W B.
4.0 x 103W C. 5.0 x 103W D. 4.0 x 102W [J07,26]
120.

E, r

E, r

E, r

Three cells of emf 1.5V and internal resistance 2.5Ω are connected as shown in
the diagram above. Find the net emf and the internal resistance. A. 4.5V,7.50Ω
B. 4.5V,0.83Ω C. 1.5V,7.50Ω D. 1.5V,0.83Ω [J07,17]
121. The electrolyte in the Nickel-Iron (NiFe) accumulator is A. ammonium
chloride solution B. dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid C. copper
tetraoxosulphate (VI) solution D. potassium hydroxide solution [J06,22]
122. An electric heater with a p.d of 240V connected across its terminals has a
total resistance of 960Ω. Find the power rating of the heater. A. 4.00W B.
0.25W C. 60.00W D. 38.40W {J06,25]
123. An ammeter of resistance 5Ω has a full scale deflection when a current of
50mA flows in it. The value of the resistor required to adapt it to measure a
current of 5A is A. 19.80Ω B. 5.00Ω C. 0.05Ω D. 0.25Ω [J06,26]
124. A cell of internal resistance r is connected to an external resistance R. The
condition for maximum power transfer is A. R>r B. R=r C. R<r D. R=2r [J06,31]
125. If 16mA of current flows through a conductor in one second, the number of
electrons transported per second is A. 1.00 x 1020 B. 1.00 x 1017 C. 2.56 x 10-17
D. 2.56 x 10-18 [1 electronic charge = 1.6 x 10-19C] [J04,43]
126.
I R1

V
 In the diagram above, what would happen to the current, I, if another resistor,
R2 is connected in parallel to R1? A. It will increase because the equivalent
resistance will increase B. It will decrease if R2 is greater than R1 C. It will
increase because the effective resistance will decrease D. It will decrease if R 2
is less than R1. [J03,30]
127.
2Ω
2Ω
2Ω

In the diagram above, if each of the resistors can dissipate a maximum of 18W
without becoming excessively heated, what is the maximum power that circuit
can dissipate? A. 27W B. 18W C. 9W D. 5W [J03,28]
128. An electric cell with nominal voltage E has a resistance of 3Ω connected
across it. If the voltage falls to 0.6E, the internal resistance of the cell is A. 4Ω
b. 3Ω C. 2Ω D. 1Ω [J02,32]
129.
3Ω
2.0Ω 1.5Ω
X
2A

12V

From the diagram above, determine the value of the resistance X. A.9Ω B. 12Ω
C. 15Ω D. 6Ω [J02,34]
130.

10Ω

5Ω
3Ω I

1Ω
6V
 In the diagram above, the current I is A. 3/8A B. 9/11A C. 11/9A D. 8/3A
[J01,22]
131. A working electric motor takes a current of 1.5A when the p.d across it is
250V. If its efficiency is 80%, the power output is A. 300.0W B. 469.0W C.
133.0W D. 4.8W [J01,27]
132. In a Daniel cell, the depolarizer, the positive and negative electrodes are
respectively A. copper sulphate, copper and zinc B. manganese dioxide, carbon
and zinc C. sulphuric acid, lead oxide and lead D. potassium hydroxide, nickel
and iron [J01,29]
133.
R

A
E

In the diagram above, the ammeter reads a current of 3A when R is 5Ω and 6A

when R is 2Ω. Determine the value of X. A. 8Ω B. 2Ω C. 10Ω D. 4Ω [J01,32]
134. A cell can supply currents of 0.4A and 0.2A through a 4.0Ω and 10.0Ω
resistors respectively. The internal resistance of the cell is A. 2.0Ω B. 1.0Ω C.
2.5Ω D. 1.5Ω [J01,36]
135. A cell of internal resistance 0.01Ω can be measured accurately using the A.
Ohm-meter B. potentiometer C. electroscope D. metre bridge [J00,27]
136.
V1 V2

3Ω 2Ω

2V,1Ω

In the diagram above, the values of V1 and V2 are respectively A. 1V and 1/3V
B. 1/3V and 1V C. 1/3V and 2/3V D. 1V and 2/3V [J00,33]
137. A radio is operated by eight cells each of e.m.f 2.0V connected in series. If
two of the cells are wrongly connected, the net e.m.f of the radio is A. 16V B.
12V C. 10V D. 8V [J00,35]
138. An electric generator with a power output of 3.0kW at a voltage of 1.5kV
distributes power along cables of total internal resistance 20.0Ω. The power
loss in the cable is A. 0.1W B. 10.0W C. 40.0W D. 80.0W [J00,49]
139.
R X
A

In the circuit above, the ammeter reads a current of 5.0A when R = 8Ω and
reads 7.0A when R=5Ω. The value of the unknown resistance X is A. 10.0Ω B.
7.5Ω C. 5.0Ω D. 0.25Ω [J99,29]
140. A galvanometer has a resistance of 5Ω. By using a shunt wire of resistance
0.05Ω, the galvanometer could be converted to an ammeter capable of
reading 2A. What is the current through the galvanometer? A. 2mA B. 10mA C.
20mA D. 25mA [J99,40]
141. Which of the following can be used to reduce local action in a Leclanche cell?
A. A carbon rod as the positive pole B. pure zinc as the negative pole C.
potassium permanganate solution in contact with the positive pole D.
Common salt. [J98,39]
142.
P 1Ω 2Ω

3Ω 2Ω

Q 1Ω 2Ω

The total resistance measured at PQ in the diagram above is A. 18.0Ω B. 11.0Ω

C. 4.0Ω D. 2.0Ω [J98,40]
143. Electricity is supplied to a school along a cable of total resistance 0.5Ω with
the maximum current drawn from the mains as 100A. The maximum energy
dissipated as heat for 1hr is A. 3.6 x 103J B. 5.0 x 103J C. 3.0 x 105J D. 1.8 x 107J
[J98,44]
144. In a metre bridge experiment, two resistors 2Ω and 3Ω occupy the left and
right gaps respectively. Find the balance point from the left side of the bridge.
A. 20cm B. 40cm C. 60cm D. 80cm [J97,43]
145. If a resistance is halved in value and the potential difference across it is
tripled, then the ratio of the new current to the old is A. 1:6 B. 1:3 C. 2:1 D. 6:1
[J95,39]
146.
R 20Ω
60cm G
X Y
Z

In the figure above, XY is of length 1m. The value of R at balance point Z is A.

3.0Ω B. 13.3Ω C. 15.0Ω D. 30.0Ω [J94,42]
147. Two resistors R1 = 4Ω and R2 = 5Ω are connected in parallel across a potential
difference. If P1 and P2 represent the power dissipated in R1 and R2 respectively,
then the ratio P1:P2 is A. 4:5 B. 5:4 C. 16:25 D. 25:16 [J94,44]
148.
2Ω

2Ω 2Ω
I

2Ω 1Ω

12V

The current I in the figure above is A. 4.00A B. 1.30A C. 0.80A D. 0.75A [J93,37]
149. A current of 100mA passes through a conductor for 2 minutes. The quantity
of electricity transported is A. 200C B. 50C C. 12C D. 0.02C [J93,38]
150. Two resistors 5Ω and 10Ω are arranged first in series and later in parallel to a
24V source. The ratio of total power dissipated in the series and parallel
arrangements respectively is A. 50:1 B. 3:5 C. 5:3 D. 1:50 [J11,39]