CBSE Physics Current Electricity Expected Questions for Quick Revision : Unit II
3 Marks Questions [Numerical and Derivation Type)
1. Draw circuit diagram for comparing two reistances, using a metre bridge. Write the principle of the experiment. Why is this method used for two resistances of the same order of magnitude ?
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2. With the help of a circuit diagram, explain how you would compare the resistances of two given resistors using the potentiometer ?
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3. A dry cell of e.m.f. 1.6 V and internal resistance 0 • 1 Q is connected to a reistor R ohm. If the current drawn from the tell is 2A
(i) What is the voltage drop across it ?
(it) What is the energy dissipated by the resistor ?
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4. Define the term resistivity of a conductor. How does resistivity of a conductor vary with temperature ?
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5. A wire of resistance 1 Q is drawn out so that its length is three times the original length. Calculate the new resistance, resistivity and density remains unchanged.
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6. Two cells of e.m.f. E1, and E2 (E1 > E2) are connected as shown in the figure.
When it potentiometer is connected across A and B, the balancing length of the potentiom¬eter is 300 cm. On connecting the same pot¬entiometer between A and C, the balancing length is 100 cm. Calculate the ratio of E1 and E2.

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7. Determine the voltage drop across resistor in the circuit with E - 80 V ; R1 = 16 Q ;
R2 = 36Q ; R3 = 54Q ; R4 = 18 Q.

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8. Define e.m.f. of a cell. Show that the voltage drop across a resistor connected in parallel with a coil is different from the e.m.f. of the cell.
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9. A battery of e.m.f. 3 V and internal resistance r is connected in series with a resistor of 550 through an ammeter of resistance 1 ohm. The ammeter reads 50 mA. Draw the circuit diagram and calculate the value of r.
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10. With the help of a suitable diagram, explain the construction and working of a dry cell.
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11. Explain the working of acid storage cell. What is its draw back ?
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12. Explain the working of NIFE cell. What is its plus point ?
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13. Two identical cells of e.m.f. 1 • 5 V each joined in parallel provide supply to an external circuit consisting of two resistances of 17Q each joined in parallel. A very high resistance voltmeter reads terminal voltage of the cells to be 1 • 4 V. Calculate internal resistance of each cell.
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