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Sensitivity of potentiometer can be increased by

A) increasing the length of the potentiometer wire B) increasing the e.m.f of the cell
C) decreasing the length of the potentiometer wire D) none of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) increasing the length of the potentiometer wire

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According to Ohm's law, if current (I) increase and potential difference (V) remains constant, then

A) resistance unchanged B) resistance decreases
C) potential difference decreases D) resistance increases
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) resistance decreases

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Sound CANNOT travel through

A) Air B) Vacuum
C) Liquid D) Solid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vacuum

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One step in the production of hydroelectric power involves _____.

A) falling water that turns a turbine  B) electric current flowing across a dam
C) hot water from under the ground D) tides that pour through a barrier dam
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) falling water that turns a turbine 

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The SI unit of weight is a

A) Kg B) Newton
C) Gram D) Dyne
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Newton

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Find the resistance (in mega Ω) of a wire of length 10 m, cross sectional area 1 cm2 and made of a material of resistivity 100 Ωm.

 

A) 1000   B) 20  
C)  500   D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

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What is the resistance (in Ω) of an electrical component if a current of 0.2 A passes through it on application of 8 V of potential difference across it?

 

A) 40   B) 1.6  
C) 80   D) 3.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40  

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Two identical resistors of 20 ohm each are connected in parallel. This combination, in turn, is connected to a 10 ohm resister. The equivalent resistance of the combination will be

A) 30 ohm B) 10 ohm
C) 5 ohm D) 20 ohm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30 ohm

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