Explore topic-wise MCQs in Physics.

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101.

Transformers are used

A.  in DC circuits only   
B.  in AC circuits only  
C. 25 V, 4 amp  
D.  neither in DC nor in AC circuits
Answer» C. 25 V, 4 amp  
102.

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, one can use

A.  DC dynamo   
B.  AC dynamo
C. Speedometer of automobiles
D.  [a] & [b]  
Answer» E.
103.

Electroplating does not help in

A.  fine finish to the surface
B.  shining appearance
C. 200 V, 500 Hz  
D.  protect metals against corrosion
Answer» D.  protect metals against corrosion
104.

For electroplating a spoon, it is placed in the voltameter at

A.  the position of anode
B.  the position of cathode  
C. 1000 V 
D.  anywhere in the electrolyte
Answer» C. 1000 V 
105.

 In charging a battery of motor car, the following effect of electric current is used

A.  magnetic
B.  heating
C. 150
D.  induction
Answer» D.  induction
106.

The resistivity of a wire depends on

A.  length  
B.  area of cross-section
C. The vibrations of the primary coil
D.  all of these
Answer» D.  all of these
107.

According to international convention of colour coding in a wire

A. live is red, neutral is black and earth is green
B.  live is red, neutral is green and earth is black
C. 4 A
D.  live is red, neutral is black and earth is green  
Answer» E.
108.

The length of a wire is doubled and the radius is doubled. By what factor does the resistance change?

A.  4 times as large 
B.  Twice as large
C. 50  
D.  Half as large  
Answer» E.
109.

Coulomb's law is true for

A.  atomic distances (=\[{{10}^{-11}}m\])
B.  nuclear distances (=\[{{10}^{-15}}m\])
C. Power 
D.  all the distances  
Answer» E.
110.

On charging by conduction, mass of a body may

A.  increase   
B.  decreases
C. Obtain a suitable ac voltage
D.  none of these
Answer» D.  none of these
111.

If a body is positively charged, then it has

A.  excess of electrons
B.  excess of protons
C. \[2.9\,\Omega \]
D.  deficiency of neutrons
Answer» D.  deficiency of neutrons
112.

Frequency of direct current is

A. Zero
B. Unity
C. (e) 50 Hz
D. infinity
Answer» B. Unity
113.

Power consumed in a pure inductive circuit is

A. Zero
B. Less
C. High
D. Infinity
Answer» B. Less
114.

The dielectric material used in variable capacitor is generally

A. Mica
B. Air
C. Ceramic
D. Electrolyte
Answer» C. Ceramic
115.

Electric pressure is also called

A. Resistance
B. Power
C. Voltage
D. Energy
Answer» D. Energy
116.

Siemens or Mho \[(\mho )\] is the unit of___?

A. Conductance
B. Admittance
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
117.

In case of Short Circuit, ____Current will flow in the Circuit.

A. Zero
B. Very Low
C. Normal
D. Infinite
Answer» E.
118.

The temperature coefficient of resistance of some material is negative. The material is

A. silicon
B. aluminum
C. arsenide
D. germanium
Answer» E.
119.

The specific resistance of a wire depends upon

A. its length
B. its cross-sectional area
C. its dimensions
D. its material
Answer» E.
120.

Electric current is a quantity of

A. scalar
B. vector
C. Both [a] and [b]
D. None of these
Answer» B. vector
121.

The resistance of a straight conductor does not depend upon its

A. shape of cross-section
B. temperature
C. material
D. length
Answer» B. temperature
122.

The safe current for the fuse wire of radius r is I, then

A. \[I\,\alpha \,{{r}^{1/2}}\]
B. \[I\,\alpha \,r\]
C. \[I\,\alpha \,{{r}^{3/2}}\]
D. \[I\,\alpha \,{{r}^{2}}\]
Answer» D. \[I\,\alpha \,{{r}^{2}}\]
123.

Reciprocal of specific resistance is

A. conductive resistance
B. specific conductance
C. specific reactance
D. plate resistance
Answer» C. specific reactance
124.

The capacity of a spherical conductor is 1 pf then its diameter would be

A. 1.8 m
B. \[1.8\times {{10}^{4}}m\]
C. \[1.8\times {{10}^{3}}m\]
D. \[1.8\times {{10}^{10}}m\]
Answer» C. \[1.8\times {{10}^{3}}m\]
125.

The energy of a charged capacitor resides in

A. the electric field only
B. the magnetic field only
C. Both the electric and magnetic fields
D. Neither in electric nor magnetic field
Answer» D. Neither in electric nor magnetic field
126.

In the series combination of two or more than two resistances

A. the current through each resistance is same
B. the voltage through each resistance is same
C. neither current nor voltage through each resistance is same
D. both current and voltage through each resistance are same.
Answer» B. the voltage through each resistance is same
127.

A current passes through a wire of non-uniform cross section. Which of the following quantities are independent of the cross-section?

A. The charge crossing
B. Drift velocity
C. Current density
D. Free-electron density
Answer» E.
128.

When no current is passed through a conductor,

A. the free electrons do not move
B. the average speed of a free electron over a large period of time is not zero
C. the average velocity of a free electron over a large period of time is zero
D. the average of the velocities of all the free electrons at an instant is non zero
Answer» E.
129.

In a current carrying conductor the net charge is

A. \[1.6\times {{10}^{-19}}\]coulomb
B. \[6.25\times {{10}^{-18}}\]coulomb
C. zero
D. infinite
Answer» D. infinite
130.

Constantan wire is used for making standard resistance, because it has

A. high melting point
B. low specific resistance
C. high specific resistance
D. negligible temperature coefficient of resistance
Answer» E.
131.

The example of non-ohmic resistance is

A. diode
B. copper wire
C. filament lamp
D. carbon resistor
Answer» B. copper wire
132.

The unit of specific resistance is

A. \[\Omega \,\,{{m}^{-1}}\]
B. \[{{\Omega }^{-1}}\,\,{{m}^{-1}}\]
C. \[{{\Omega }^{-1}}\]
D. \[2.5\Omega {{m}^{2}}\]
Answer» D. \[2.5\Omega {{m}^{2}}\]