Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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1.

Identify the temperature at which the resistance of copper would be double of its resistance at oC. Given α (temperature coefficient of resistivity) for copper=3.9 x 10-3 oC-1.

A. 125oC
B. 256oC
C. 1080oC
D. 273oC
Answer» C. 1080oC
2.

Which of the following is not a valid reason for using alloys to make standard resistors?

A. Alloys have a high value of resistivity
B. They are least affected by air and moisture
C. Alloys have a large temperature coefficient
D. Their contact potential with copper is small
Answer» D. Their contact potential with copper is small
3.

A wire has a resistance of 5.5 Ω at 19oC and 21.5 Ω at 200oC. Find the temperature coefficient of resistivity(α) of the material.

A. 0.016 oC-1
B. 0.160 oC-1
C. 1.600 oC-1
D. 16.00 oC-1
Answer» B. 0.160 oC-1
4.

The resistivity of ‘X’ decreases with temperature and its coefficient of resistivity is negative. Identify X.

A. Silver
B. Silicon
C. Copper
D. Nichrome
Answer» C. Copper
5.

The resistivity of semiconductors and insulators decreases linearly with the increase of temperature.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which among the following has weak temperature dependence values with resistivity?

A. Silver
B. Copper
C. Nichrome
D. Germanium
Answer» D. Germanium
7.

Identify the type of material based on the T-ρ graph given below.

A. Silicon
B. Polymer
C. Nichrome
D. Copper
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following relation is significant for metals when the temperature increases?

A. Resistivity increases and conductivity decreases
B. Resistivity decreases and conductivity decreases
C. Resistivity and conductivity do not change with temperature
D. Temperature dependence is non-linear
Answer» B. Resistivity decreases and conductivity decreases
9.

What is the unit of the temperature coefficient of resistance (α)?

A. oC
B. oC-1
C. \(\frac {\Omega}{ ^{\circ} C}\)
D. \(\frac { ^{\circ} C}{\Omega}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac {\Omega}{ ^{\circ} C}\)
10.

Identify the material which is suitable for making standard resistors.

A. Silver
B. Copper
C. Constantan
D. Germanium
Answer» D. Germanium