Electricity

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. What does an electric circuit mean?

Ans. An electric circuit consists of electric devices, switching devices, source of electricity, etc. that are connected by conducting wires.

Q2. Define the unit of current.

Ans. The unit of electric current is ampere (A). 1 A is defined as the flow of 1 C of charge through a wire in 1 s.

Q3. Calculate the number of electrons constituting one coulomb of charge.

Ans. One electron possesses a charge of 1.6×1019C, i.e., 1.6×1019C of charge is contained in 1 electron.

1C of charge is contained in 11.6×1019=6.25×1018=6×1018 electrons 
Therefore, 6×1018 electrons constitute one coulomb of charge.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Name a device that helps to maintain a potential difference across a conductor.

Ans. A source of electricity such as cell, battery, power supply, etc. helps to maintain a potential difference across a conductor.

Q2. What is meant by saying that the potential difference between two points is 1 V?

Ans. If 1 J of work is required to move a charge of amount 1 C from one point to another, then it is said that the potential difference between the two points is 1 V.

Q3. How much energy is given to each coulomb of charge passing through a 6 V battery?

Ans. The energy given to each coulomb of charge is equal to the amount of work required to move it. The amount of work is given by the expression,  Potential difference = Work done  Charge 

Work done = Potential difference × Charge
Where, Charge = 1 C
Potential difference = 6 V
Work done = 6 × 1 = 6J
Therefore, 6 J of energy is given to each coulomb of charge passing through a battery of 6 V.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. On what factors does the resistance of a conductor depend?

Ans. The resistance of a conductor depends upon the following factors:
(a) Length of the conductor     (b) Cross-sectional area of the conductor
(c) Material of the conductor   (d) Temperature of the conductor

Q2. Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material, when connected to the same source? Why?

Ans. Resistance of a wire, R=ρl A
Where,
ρ= Resistivity of the material of the wire
l = Length of the wire
A = Area of cross-section of the wire
Resistance is inversely proportional to the area of cross-section of the wire.

Thicker the wire, lower is the resistance of the wire and vice-versa. Therefore, current can flow more easily through a thick wire than a thin wire.

Q3. Let the resistance of an electrical component remains constant while the potential difference across the two ends of the component decreases to half of its former value. What change will occur in the current through it?

Ans. The change in the current flowing through the component is given by Ohm’s law as,

V=IRl=VA

Where,
Resistance of the electrical component = R
Potential difference = V
Current = I
The potential difference is reduced to half, keeping resistance constant.
Let the new resistance be R’ and the new amount of current be I ‘.

Therefore, from Ohm’s law, we obtain the amount of new current.

I=VR=V2R=12VR=I2

Therefore, the amount of current flowing through the electrical component is reduced by half.

Q4. Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?

Ans. The resistivity of an alloy is higher than the pure metal. Moreover, at high temperatures, the alloys do not melt readily. Hence, the coils of heating appliances such as electric toasters and electric irons are made of an alloy rather than a pure metal.

Q5. Use the data in Table 12.2 to answer the following
Table 12.2 Electrical resistivity of some substances at 20°C

Material

ResistivityΩm

Conductors

Silver

1.60 x 10-8

Copper

1.60 x 10-8

Aluminium

2.63 x 10-8

Tungsten

5.20 x 10-8

Nickel

6.84 x 10-8

Iron

10.0 x 10-8

Chromium

12.9 x 10-8

Mercury

94.0 x 10-8

Manganese

1.84 x 10-6

Constantan

(alloy of Cu and Ni)

49 x 10-6

Alloys

Manganin

(alloy of Cu, Mn and Ni)

44 x 10-6

Nichrome

(alloy of Ni, Cr, Mn and Fe)

100 x 10-6

Glass

1010 – 1014

Insulators

Hard rubber

1013 – 1016

Ebonite

1012 – 1017

Diamond

1012 – 1013

Paper(dry)

1012

(a) Which among iron and mercury is a better conductor?

(b) Which material is the best conductor?

Ans. (a) Resistivity of iron = 10.0×108Ωm
Resistivity of mercury = 94.0×108Ω
Resistivity of mercury is more than that of iron. This implies that iron is a better conductor than mercury.

(b) It can be observed from Table 12.2 that the resistivity of silver is the lowest among the listed materials. Hence, it is the best conductor.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of three cells of 2 V each, a 5Ω resistor, an 8Ω resistor, and a 12Ω resistor, and a plug key, all connected in series.

Ans. Three cells of potential 2 V, each connected in series, is equivalent to a battery of potential 2 V + 2 V + 2 V = 6V. The following circuit diagram shows three resistors of resistances 5Ω , 8Ω and 12Ω respectively connected in series and a battery of potential 6 V.

Q2. Redraw the circuit of question 1, putting in an ammeter to measure the current through the resistors and a voltmeter to measure potential difference across the 12Ω resistor. What would be the readings in the ammeter and the voltmeter?

Ans. To measure the current flowing through the resistors, an ammeter should be connected in the circuit in series with the resistors. To measure the potential difference across the 12Ωresistor, a voltmeter should be connected parallel to this resistor, as shown in the following figure.

The resistances are connected in series.
Ohm’s law can be used to obtain the readings of ammeter and voltmeter. According to Ohm’s law,
V = IR,
Where,
Potential difference, V = 6 V
Current flowing through the circuit/resistors = I
Resistance of the circuit, R = 5 + 8 + 12 = 25Ω
I=VR=625=0.24 A
Potential difference across 12Ω resistor = V1
Current flowing through the 12Ω resistor, I = 0.24 A
Therefore, using Ohm’s law, we obtain
V1 = IR = 0.24 × 12 = 2.88 V
Therefore, the reading of the ammeter will be 0.24 A.
The reading of the voltmeter will be 2.88 V.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Judge the equivalent resistance when the following are connected in parallel –

(a) 1Ω and 106Ω

(b) 1Ω and 103Ω and 106 Ω

Ans. (a) When 1Ω and 106Ω are connected in parallel:
Let R be the equivalent resistance.
1R=11+1106
R=106106+1106106=1Ω
Therefore, equivalent resistance 1Ω

(b) When 1Ω,103Ω, and 106Ω are connected in parallel:
Let R be the equivalent resistance.
1R=11+1103+1106=106+103+1106

R=10000001001001=0.999Ω

Therefore, equivalent resistance = 0.999Ω

Q2. An electric lamp of 100Ω , a toaster of resistance 50Ω , and a water filter of resistance 500Ω are connected in parallel to a 220 V source. What is the resistance of an electric iron connected to the same source that takes as much current as all three appliances, and what is the current through it?

Ans. Resistance of electric lamp, R1=100Ω
Resistance of toaster, R2=50Ω
Resistance of water filter, R3=500Ω
Voltage of the source, V = 220 V
These are connected in parallel, as shown in the following figure.

Let R be the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
1R=1R1+1R2+1R3=1100+150+1500

=5+10+1500=16500

R=50016Ω
According to Ohm’s law, V = IR
I=VR
Where,
Current flowing through the circuit = I
I=22050016=220×16500=7.04 A
7.04 A of current is drawn by all the three given appliances.
Therefore, current drawn by an electric iron connected to the same source of potential 220 V = 7.04 A
Let R’ be the resistance of the electric iron. According to Ohm’s law,
V = IR’
R=VI=2207.04=31.25Ω
Therefore, the resistance of the electric iron is 31.25Ω and the current flowing through it is 7.04 A.

Q3. What are the advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with the battery instead of connecting them in series?

Ans. There is no division of voltage among the appliances when connected in parallel. The potential difference across each appliance is equal to the supplied voltage.
The total effective resistance of the circuit can be reduced by connecting electrical appliances in parallel.

Q4. How can three resistors of resistances 2Ω,3Ω and 6Ω be connected to give a total resistance of  (a) 4Ω, (b) 1Ω?

Ans. There are three resistors of resistances 2Ω,3Ω, and 6Ω respectively.
(a) The following circuit diagram shows the connection of the three resistors.

Here, 6Ω and 3Ω resistors are connected in parallel.
Therefore, their equivalent resistance will be given by 116+13=6×36+3=2Ω
This equivalent resistor of resistance 2Ω is connected to a 2Ω resistor in series.
Therefore, equivalent resistance of the circuit =2Ω+2Ω=4Ω
Hence, the total resistance of the circuit is .
(b) The following circuit diagram shows the connection of the three resistors.

All the resistors are connected in series. Therefore, their equivalent resistance will be given as
112+13+16=13+2+16=66=1Ω
Therefore, the total resistance of the circuit is.

Q5. What is (a) the highest, (b) the lowest total resistance that can be secured by combinations of four coils of resistance 4Ω,8Ω,12Ω,24Ω?

Ans. There are four coils of resistances 4Ω,8Ω,12Ω and 24Ω  and respectively.
(a) If these coils are connected in series, then the equivalent resistance will be the highest, given by the sum 4+8+12+24=48Ω
(b) If these coils are connected in parallel, then the equivalent resistance will be the lowest, given by

=114+18+112+124=16+32+124=2412=2Ω

Therefore, 2Ω is the lowest total resistance.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow while the heating element does?

Ans. The heating element of an electric heater is a resistor. The amount of heat produced by it is proportional to its resistance. The resistance of the element of an electric heater is very high. As current flows through the heating element, it becomes too hot and glows red. On the other hand, the resistance of the cord is low. It does not become red when current flows through it.

Q2. Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in one hour through a potential difference of 50 V.

Ans. The amount of heat (H) produced is given by the Joule’s law of heating as
H = VIt
Where,
Voltage, V = 50 V
Time, t = 1 h = 1 × 60 × 60 s
Amount of current,

I= Amount of charge  Time of flow of charge 
=960001×60×60=803 A
H=50×803×60×60=4.8×106 J
Therefore, the heat generated is 4.8×106 J.

Q3. An electric iron of resistance takes a current of 5 A. Calculate the heat developed in 30s.

Ans. The amount of heat (H) produced is given by the joule’s law of heating as
H = VIt
Where,
Current, I = 5 A
Time, t = 30 s
Voltage, V = Current × Resistance
= 5 × 20 = 100 V
H=100×5×30=1.5×104 J
Therefore, the amount of heat developed in the electric iron is 1.5×104J

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. What determines the rate at which energy is delivered by a current?

Ans. The rate of consumption of electric energy in an electric appliance is called electric power. Hence, the rate at which energy is delivered by a current is the power of the appliance.

Q2. An electric motor takes 5 A from a 220 V line. Determine the power of the motor and the energy consumed in 2 h.

Ans. Power (P) is given by the expression,
P = VI
Where,

Voltage, V = 220 V

Current, I = 5 A Energy consumed by the motor = Pt
Where,
Time, t = 2 h = 2 × 60 × 60 = 7200 s
P=1100×7200=7.92×106 J
Therefore, power of the motor = 1100 W
Energy consumed by the motor = 7.92×106J

NCERT TEXT BOOK EXERCISES

Q1. A piece of wire of resistance R is cut into five equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. If the equivalent resistance of this combination is R’, then the ratio R/R’ is “

(A) 125     (B) 15    (C) 5    (D) 25

Ans. (D)
Resistance of a piece of wire is proportional to its length. A piece of wire has a resistance R. The wire is cut into five equal parts.
Therefore, resistance of each part = R5
All the five parts are connected in parallel. Hence, equivalent resistance (R’) is given as

1R=5R+5R+5R+5R+5R
=5+5+5+5+5R
1R=25R
RR=25
Therefore, the ratio RR is 25.

Q2. Which of the following terms does not represent electrical power in a circuit?
(A) I2R   (B) IR2   (C) VI   (D)V2R

Ans. (B)

Electrical power is given by the expression, P = VI __________ (i)
According to Ohm’s law, V = IR __________ (ii)
Where,
V = Potential difference
I = Current
R = Resistance
P=VI
From equation (i), it can be written
P = (IR) × I
P=I2R
From equation (ii), it can be written
I=VR
P=V×VR
P=V2R
PVII2RV2R
Power P cannot be expressed as IR2.

Q3. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V, the power consumed will be
(A) 100 W   (B) 75 W   (C) 50 W   (D) 25 W

Ans. (D)
Energy consumed by an appliance is given by the expression,
PVI=V2R

R=V2P

Where
Power rating, P = 100 W
Voltage, V = 220 V
Resistance, R=(220)2100484Ω
The resistance of the bulb remains constant if the supply voltage is reduced to 110 V. If the bulb is operated on 110 V, then the energy consumed by it is given by the expression for power as
P=V2R=(110)2484=25W
Therefore, the power consumed will be 25 W.

Q4. Two conducting wires of the same material and of equal lengths and equal diameters are first connected in series and then parallel in a circuit across the same potential difference. The ratio of heat produced in series and parallel combinations would be
(A) 1:2  (B) 2:1   (C) 1:4   (D) 4:1

Ans. (C)
The Joule heating is given by, H=i2Rt
Let, R be the resistance of the two wires.
The equivalent resistance of the series connection is Rs=R+R=2R
If V is the applied potential difference, then it is the voltage across the equivalent resistance.
V=is×2R
is=V2R
The heat dissipated in time t is,
Hs=is2×2R×t=V2R2×2R×t

Hs=V2t2R

The equivalent resistance of the parallel connection is Rp=11R+1R=R2

V is the applied potential difference across this Rp.

V=ip×R2ip=2 VR

The heat dissipated in time t is,

Hp=ip2×R2×t=2 VR2×R2×tHp=2 V2tR

So, the ratio of heat produced is, HsHp=V2t2R2 V2tR=14

Note: H α R also H i2 and H t. In this question, t is same for both the circuit. But the current through the equivalent resistance of both the circuit is different. We could have solved the question directly using H R if in case the current was also same. As we know the voltage and resistance of the circuits, we have calculated i in terms of voltage and resistance and used in the equation H=i2Rt to find the ratio.
Q5. How is a voltmeter connected in the circuit to measure the potential difference between two points?

Ans. To measure the potential difference between two points, a voltmeter should be connected in parallel to the points.

Q6. A copper wire has diameter 0.5 mm and resistivity of 1.6×108Ωm. What will be the length of this wire to make its resistance 10Ω? How much does the resistance change if the diameter is doubled?

Ans. 

Resistance (R) of a copper wire of length l and cross-section A is given by the expression,
R=ρl A
Where,
Resistivity of copper, ρ=1.6×108Ωm
Area of cross-section of the wire, A=π Diameter 22
Diameter = 0.5 mm = 0.0005 m
Resistance, R=10Ω
Hence, length of the wire,

l=RAρ10×3.14×0.005221.6×108=10×3.14×254×1.6=122.72 m
If the diameter of the wire is doubled, new diameter
Therefore, resistance R’
R=ρl A=1.6×108×122.72π12×103=1.6×108×122.72×43.14×106=250.2×102=2.5Ω
Therefore, the length of the wire is 122.7 m and the new resistance is 2.5Ω

Q7. The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the corresponding values of potential difference V across the resistor are given below “

I (amperes )

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

V (volts)

1.6

3.4

6.7

10.2

13.2

Plot a graph between V and I and calculate the resistance of that resistor.

Ans. The plot between voltage and current is called IV characteristic. The voltage is plotted on x-axis and current is plotted on y-axis. The values of the current for different values of the voltage are shown in the given table.

V(volts)

1.6

3.4

6.7

10.2

13.2

I(amperes)

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

The IV characteristic of the given resistor is plotted in the following figure.

The slope of the line gives the value of resistance (R) as,
 Slope =1R=BCAC=26.8R=6.82=3.4Ω
Therefore, the resistance of the resistor is 3.4Ω

Q8. When a 12 V battery is connected across an unknown resistor, there is a current of 2.5 mA in the circuit. Find the value of the resistance of the resistor.

Ans. Resistance (R) of a resistor is given by Ohm’s law as,
V = IR
R=VI
Where, Potential difference, V = 12 V
Current in the circuit, I=2.5mA=2.5×103A
Therefore, the resistance of the resistor is 4.8kΩ.

Q9. A battery of 9 V is connected in series with resistors of 0.2Ω,0.3Ω,0.4Ω,0.5Ω and 12Ω respectively. How much current would flow through the 12Ω resistor?

Ans. There is no current division occurring in a series circuit. Current flow through the component is the same, given by Ohm’s law as
V = IR
I=VR
Where,
R is the equivalent resistance of resistances 0.2Ω,0.3Ω,0.4Ω,0.5Ω and 12Ω. These are connected in series. Hence, the sum of the resistances will give the value of R.
R = 0.2 + 0.3 + 0.4 + 0.5 + 12 = 13.4Ω
Potential difference, V = 9 V
I=913.4=0.671 A
Therefore, the current that would flow through the 12Ω resistor is 0.671 A.

Q10. How many 176Ω resistors (in parallel) are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
Ans. For x number of resistors of resistance 176Ω , the equivalent resistance of the resistors connected in parallel is given by Ohm’s law as
V = IR
R=VI
Where, Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Current, I = 5 A
Equivalent resistance of the combination = R,given as
1R=x×1176R=176x
From Ohm’s law, VI=176x
x=176×IV=176×5220=4
Therefore, four resistors of 176Ω are required to draw the given amount of current.

Q11. Show how you would connect three resistors, each of resistance 6Ω, so that the combination has a resistance of
(i) 9Ω, (ii) 4Ω.

Sol. If we connect the resistors in series, then the equivalent resistance will be the sum of the resistors, i.e., 6Ω+6Ω+6Ω=18Ω, which is not desired. If we connect the resistors in parallel, then the equivalent resistance will be 62=3Ω, which is also not desired.
Hence, we should either connect the two resistors in series or parallel.
(i) Two resistors in parallel

Two 6Ω resistors are connected in parallel. Their equivalent resistance will be 116+16=6×66+6=3Ω
The third 6Ω resistor is in series with 3Ω. Hence, the equivalent resistance of the circuit is 6Ω+3Ω=9Ω.
(ii) Two resistors in series

Two 6Ω resistors are in series. Their equivalent resistance will be the sum 6+6=12Ω
The third 6Ω resistor is in parallel with 12Ω.
Hence, equivalent resistance will be 1112+16=12×612+6=4Ω
Therefore, the total resistance is 4Ω .

Q12. Several electric bulbs designed to be used on a 220 V electric supply line, are rated 10 W. How many lamps can be connected in parallel with each other across the two wires of 220 V line if the maximum allowable current is 5 A?

Ans. Resistance R1 of the bulb is given by the expression,
P1=V2R1R1=V2P1
Where, Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Maximum allowable current, I = 5 A
Rating of an electric bulb P1 = 10 W

R1=(220)210=4840Ω

According to Ohm’s law,
V = I R
Where,
R is the total resistance of the circuit for x number of electric bulbs
R=VI=2205=44Ω
Resistance of each electric bulb, R1=4840Ω

1R=1R1+1R1+ up to x times
1R=1R1×x
x=R1R=484044=110
Therefore, 110 electric bulbs are connected in parallel.

Q13. A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B, each of 24Ω resistances, which may be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three cases?

Ans. Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Resistance of one coil, R=24Ω
(i) Coils are used separately
According to Ohm’s law, V=I1R1
Where, I1 is the current flowing through the coil
I1=VR1=22024=9.166 A
Therefore, 9.16 A current will flow through the coil when used separately.
(ii) Coils are connected in series
Total resistance, R2=24Ω+24Ω=48Ω
According to Ohm’s law, V=I2R2

Where, I2 is the current flowing through the series circuit
I2=VR2=22048=4.58 A
Therefore, 4.58 A current will flow through the circuit when the coils are connected in series.
(iii) Coils are connected in parallel
Total resistance, R3 is given as 1124+124=242=12Ω
According to Ohm’s law, V=I3R3
Where, I3 is the current flowing through the circuit
I3=VR3=22012=18.33 A
Therefore, 18.33 A current will flow through the circuit when coils are connected in parallel.

Q14. Compare the power used in the 2Ω resistor in each of the following circuits:

(i) a 6 V battery in series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors, and

(ii) a 4 V battery in parallel with 12Ωand 2Ω resistors.

Ans. (i) Potential difference, V = 6 V 

1Ω and 2Ω resistors are connected in series.
Therefore, equivalent resistance of the circuit, R=1+2=3Ω
According to Ohm’s law,
V = IR
Where,
I is the current through the circuit
I=63=2 A
This current will flow through each component of the circuit because there is no division of current in series circuits. Hence, current flowing through the 2Ω resistor is 2A. Power is given by the expression,
P=(I)2R=(2)2×2=8W
(ii) Potential difference, V = 4 V 

12Ω and 2Ω resistors are connected in parallel. The voltage across each component of a parallel circuit remains the same. Hence, the voltage across 2Ω resistor will be 4 V.
Power consumed by 2Ω resistor is given by P=V2R4228W
Therefore, the power used by 2Ω resistor is 8 W.

Q15. Two lamps, one rated 100 W at 220 V, and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to electric mains supply. What current is drawn from the line if the supply voltage is 220 V?

Ans. Both the bulbs are connected in parallel. Therefore, potential difference across each of them will be 220 V, because no division of voltage occurs in a parallel circuit.
Current drawn by the bulb of rating 100 W is given by,
Power = Voltage × Current
Current = Power  Voltage =100220 A
Similarly, current drawn by the bulb of rating 100 W is given by,
Power = Voltage × Current
Current = Power  Voltage =60220 A
Hence, current drawn from the line =100220+60220=0.727 A

Q16. Which uses more energy, a 250 W TV set in 1 hr, or a 1200 W toaster in 10 minutes?

Ans. Energy consumed by an electrical appliance is given by the expression,
H = Pt
Where,
Power of the appliance = P
Time = t
Energy consumed by a TV set of power 250 W in 1 h=250×3600=9×105 J
Energy consumed by a toaster of power 1200 W in 10 minutes =1200×600=7.2×105J
Therefore, the energy consumed by a 250 W TV set in 1 h is more than the energy consumed by a toaster of power 1200 W in 10 minutes.

Q17. An electric heater of resistance 8 draws 15 A from the service mains 2 hours. Calculate the rate at which heat is developed in the heater.

Ans. Rate of heat produced by a device is given by the expression for power as
P=I2R
Where,
Resistance of the electric heater, R = 8Ω
Current drawn, I = 15 A
P=(15)2×8=1800 J/s
Therefore, heat is produced by the heater at the rate of 1800 J/s.

Q18. Explain the following.
(a) Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?
(b) Why are the conductors of electric heating devices, such as bread-toasters and electric irons, made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?
(c) Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?
(d) How does the resistance of a wire vary with its area of cross-section?
(e) Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission?

Ans. (a) The melting point and resistivity of tungsten are very high. It does not burn readily at a high temperature. The electric lamps glow at very high temperatures. Hence, tungsten is mainly used as heating element of electric bulbs.
(b) The conductors of electric heating devices such as bread toasters and electric irons are made of alloy because resistivity of an alloy is more than that of metals. It produces large amount of heat.
(c) There is voltage division in series circuits. Each component of a series circuit receives a small voltage for a large supply voltage. As a result, the amount of current decreases and the device becomes hot. Hence, series arrangement is not used in domestic circuits.
(d) Resistance (R) of a wire is inversely proportional to its area of cross-section (A), i.e., R1 A
(e) Copper and aluminium wires have low resistivity. They are good conductors of electricity. Hence, they are usually employed for electricity transmission.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. What does an electric circuit mean?

Ans. An electric circuit consists of electric devices, switching devices, source of electricity, etc. that are connected by conducting wires.

Q2. Define the unit of current.

Ans. The unit of electric current is ampere (A). 1 A is defined as the flow of 1 C of charge through a wire in 1 s.

Q3. Calculate the number of electrons constituting one coulomb of charge.

Ans. One electron possesses a charge of 1.6×1019C, i.e., 1.6×1019C of charge is contained in 1 electron.

1C of charge is contained in 11.6×1019=6.25×1018=6×1018 electrons 
Therefore, 6×1018 electrons constitute one coulomb of charge.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Name a device that helps to maintain a potential difference across a conductor.

Ans. A source of electricity such as cell, battery, power supply, etc. helps to maintain a potential difference across a conductor.

Q2. What is meant by saying that the potential difference between two points is 1 V?

Ans. If 1 J of work is required to move a charge of amount 1 C from one point to another, then it is said that the potential difference between the two points is 1 V.

Q3. How much energy is given to each coulomb of charge passing through a 6 V battery?

Ans. The energy given to each coulomb of charge is equal to the amount of work required to move it. The amount of work is given by the expression,  Potential difference = Work done  Charge 

Work done = Potential difference × Charge
Where, Charge = 1 C
Potential difference = 6 V
Work done = 6 × 1 = 6J
Therefore, 6 J of energy is given to each coulomb of charge passing through a battery of 6 V.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. On what factors does the resistance of a conductor depend?

Ans. The resistance of a conductor depends upon the following factors:
(a) Length of the conductor     (b) Cross-sectional area of the conductor
(c) Material of the conductor   (d) Temperature of the conductor

Q2. Will current flow more easily through a thick wire or a thin wire of the same material, when connected to the same source? Why?

Ans. Resistance of a wire, R=ρl A
Where,
ρ= Resistivity of the material of the wire
l = Length of the wire
A = Area of cross-section of the wire
Resistance is inversely proportional to the area of cross-section of the wire.

Thicker the wire, lower is the resistance of the wire and vice-versa. Therefore, current can flow more easily through a thick wire than a thin wire.

Q3. Let the resistance of an electrical component remains constant while the potential difference across the two ends of the component decreases to half of its former value. What change will occur in the current through it?

Ans. The change in the current flowing through the component is given by Ohm’s law as,

V=IRl=VA

Where,
Resistance of the electrical component = R
Potential difference = V
Current = I
The potential difference is reduced to half, keeping resistance constant.
Let the new resistance be R’ and the new amount of current be I ‘.

Therefore, from Ohm’s law, we obtain the amount of new current.

I=VR=V2R=12VR=I2

Therefore, the amount of current flowing through the electrical component is reduced by half.

Q4. Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?

Ans. The resistivity of an alloy is higher than the pure metal. Moreover, at high temperatures, the alloys do not melt readily. Hence, the coils of heating appliances such as electric toasters and electric irons are made of an alloy rather than a pure metal.

Q5. Use the data in Table 12.2 to answer the following
Table 12.2 Electrical resistivity of some substances at 20°C

Material

ResistivityΩm

Conductors

Silver

1.60 x 10-8

Copper

1.60 x 10-8

Aluminium

2.63 x 10-8

Tungsten

5.20 x 10-8

Nickel

6.84 x 10-8

Iron

10.0 x 10-8

Chromium

12.9 x 10-8

Mercury

94.0 x 10-8

Manganese

1.84 x 10-6

Constantan

(alloy of Cu and Ni)

49 x 10-6

Alloys

Manganin

(alloy of Cu, Mn and Ni)

44 x 10-6

Nichrome

(alloy of Ni, Cr, Mn and Fe)

100 x 10-6

Glass

1010 – 1014

Insulators

Hard rubber

1013 – 1016

Ebonite

1012 – 1017

Diamond

1012 – 1013

Paper(dry)

1012

(a) Which among iron and mercury is a better conductor?

(b) Which material is the best conductor?

Ans. (a) Resistivity of iron = 10.0×108Ωm
Resistivity of mercury = 94.0×108Ω
Resistivity of mercury is more than that of iron. This implies that iron is a better conductor than mercury.

(b) It can be observed from Table 12.2 that the resistivity of silver is the lowest among the listed materials. Hence, it is the best conductor.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of three cells of 2 V each, a 5Ω resistor, an 8Ω resistor, and a 12Ω resistor, and a plug key, all connected in series.

Ans. Three cells of potential 2 V, each connected in series, is equivalent to a battery of potential 2 V + 2 V + 2 V = 6V. The following circuit diagram shows three resistors of resistances 5Ω , 8Ω and 12Ω respectively connected in series and a battery of potential 6 V.

Q2. Redraw the circuit of question 1, putting in an ammeter to measure the current through the resistors and a voltmeter to measure potential difference across the 12Ω resistor. What would be the readings in the ammeter and the voltmeter?

Ans. To measure the current flowing through the resistors, an ammeter should be connected in the circuit in series with the resistors. To measure the potential difference across the 12Ωresistor, a voltmeter should be connected parallel to this resistor, as shown in the following figure.

The resistances are connected in series.
Ohm’s law can be used to obtain the readings of ammeter and voltmeter. According to Ohm’s law,
V = IR,
Where,
Potential difference, V = 6 V
Current flowing through the circuit/resistors = I
Resistance of the circuit, R = 5 + 8 + 12 = 25Ω
I=VR=625=0.24 A
Potential difference across 12Ω resistor = V1
Current flowing through the 12Ω resistor, I = 0.24 A
Therefore, using Ohm’s law, we obtain
V1 = IR = 0.24 × 12 = 2.88 V
Therefore, the reading of the ammeter will be 0.24 A.
The reading of the voltmeter will be 2.88 V.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Judge the equivalent resistance when the following are connected in parallel –

(a) 1Ω and 106Ω

(b) 1Ω and 103Ω and 106 Ω

Ans. (a) When 1Ω and 106Ω are connected in parallel:
Let R be the equivalent resistance.
1R=11+1106
R=106106+1106106=1Ω
Therefore, equivalent resistance 1Ω

(b) When 1Ω,103Ω, and 106Ω are connected in parallel:
Let R be the equivalent resistance.
1R=11+1103+1106=106+103+1106

R=10000001001001=0.999Ω

Therefore, equivalent resistance = 0.999Ω

Q2. An electric lamp of 100Ω , a toaster of resistance 50Ω , and a water filter of resistance 500Ω are connected in parallel to a 220 V source. What is the resistance of an electric iron connected to the same source that takes as much current as all three appliances, and what is the current through it?

Ans. Resistance of electric lamp, R1=100Ω
Resistance of toaster, R2=50Ω
Resistance of water filter, R3=500Ω
Voltage of the source, V = 220 V
These are connected in parallel, as shown in the following figure.

Let R be the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
1R=1R1+1R2+1R3=1100+150+1500

=5+10+1500=16500

R=50016Ω
According to Ohm’s law, V = IR
I=VR
Where,
Current flowing through the circuit = I
I=22050016=220×16500=7.04 A
7.04 A of current is drawn by all the three given appliances.
Therefore, current drawn by an electric iron connected to the same source of potential 220 V = 7.04 A
Let R’ be the resistance of the electric iron. According to Ohm’s law,
V = IR’
R=VI=2207.04=31.25Ω
Therefore, the resistance of the electric iron is 31.25Ω and the current flowing through it is 7.04 A.

Q3. What are the advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with the battery instead of connecting them in series?

Ans. There is no division of voltage among the appliances when connected in parallel. The potential difference across each appliance is equal to the supplied voltage.
The total effective resistance of the circuit can be reduced by connecting electrical appliances in parallel.

Q4. How can three resistors of resistances 2Ω,3Ω and 6Ω be connected to give a total resistance of  (a) 4Ω, (b) 1Ω?

Ans. There are three resistors of resistances 2Ω,3Ω, and 6Ω respectively.
(a) The following circuit diagram shows the connection of the three resistors.

Here, 6Ω and 3Ω resistors are connected in parallel.
Therefore, their equivalent resistance will be given by 116+13=6×36+3=2Ω
This equivalent resistor of resistance 2Ω is connected to a 2Ω resistor in series.
Therefore, equivalent resistance of the circuit =2Ω+2Ω=4Ω
Hence, the total resistance of the circuit is .
(b) The following circuit diagram shows the connection of the three resistors.

All the resistors are connected in series. Therefore, their equivalent resistance will be given as
112+13+16=13+2+16=66=1Ω
Therefore, the total resistance of the circuit is.

Q5. What is (a) the highest, (b) the lowest total resistance that can be secured by combinations of four coils of resistance 4Ω,8Ω,12Ω,24Ω?

Ans. There are four coils of resistances 4Ω,8Ω,12Ω and 24Ω  and respectively.
(a) If these coils are connected in series, then the equivalent resistance will be the highest, given by the sum 4+8+12+24=48Ω
(b) If these coils are connected in parallel, then the equivalent resistance will be the lowest, given by

=114+18+112+124=16+32+124=2412=2Ω

Therefore, 2Ω is the lowest total resistance.

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. Why does the cord of an electric heater not glow while the heating element does?

Ans. The heating element of an electric heater is a resistor. The amount of heat produced by it is proportional to its resistance. The resistance of the element of an electric heater is very high. As current flows through the heating element, it becomes too hot and glows red. On the other hand, the resistance of the cord is low. It does not become red when current flows through it.

Q2. Compute the heat generated while transferring 96000 coulomb of charge in one hour through a potential difference of 50 V.

Ans. The amount of heat (H) produced is given by the Joule’s law of heating as
H = VIt
Where,
Voltage, V = 50 V
Time, t = 1 h = 1 × 60 × 60 s
Amount of current,

I= Amount of charge  Time of flow of charge 
=960001×60×60=803 A
H=50×803×60×60=4.8×106 J
Therefore, the heat generated is 4.8×106 J.

Q3. An electric iron of resistance takes a current of 5 A. Calculate the heat developed in 30s.

Ans. The amount of heat (H) produced is given by the joule’s law of heating as
H = VIt
Where,
Current, I = 5 A
Time, t = 30 s
Voltage, V = Current × Resistance
= 5 × 20 = 100 V
H=100×5×30=1.5×104 J
Therefore, the amount of heat developed in the electric iron is 1.5×104J

INTEXT QUESTIONS

Q1. What determines the rate at which energy is delivered by a current?

Ans. The rate of consumption of electric energy in an electric appliance is called electric power. Hence, the rate at which energy is delivered by a current is the power of the appliance.

Q2. An electric motor takes 5 A from a 220 V line. Determine the power of the motor and the energy consumed in 2 h.

Ans. Power (P) is given by the expression,
P = VI
Where,

Voltage, V = 220 V

Current, I = 5 A Energy consumed by the motor = Pt
Where,
Time, t = 2 h = 2 × 60 × 60 = 7200 s
P=1100×7200=7.92×106 J
Therefore, power of the motor = 1100 W
Energy consumed by the motor = 7.92×106J

NCERT TEXT BOOK EXERCISES

Q1. A piece of wire of resistance R is cut into five equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. If the equivalent resistance of this combination is R’, then the ratio R/R’ is “

(A) 125     (B) 15    (C) 5    (D) 25

Ans. (D)
Resistance of a piece of wire is proportional to its length. A piece of wire has a resistance R. The wire is cut into five equal parts.
Therefore, resistance of each part = R5
All the five parts are connected in parallel. Hence, equivalent resistance (R’) is given as

1R=5R+5R+5R+5R+5R
=5+5+5+5+5R
1R=25R
RR=25
Therefore, the ratio RR is 25.

Q2. Which of the following terms does not represent electrical power in a circuit?
(A) I2R   (B) IR2   (C) VI   (D)V2R

Ans. (B)

Electrical power is given by the expression, P = VI __________ (i)
According to Ohm’s law, V = IR __________ (ii)
Where,
V = Potential difference
I = Current
R = Resistance
P=VI
From equation (i), it can be written
P = (IR) × I
P=I2R
From equation (ii), it can be written
I=VR
P=V×VR
P=V2R
PVII2RV2R
Power P cannot be expressed as IR2.

Q3. An electric bulb is rated 220 V and 100 W. When it is operated on 110 V, the power consumed will be
(A) 100 W   (B) 75 W   (C) 50 W   (D) 25 W

Ans. (D)
Energy consumed by an appliance is given by the expression,
PVI=V2R

R=V2P

Where
Power rating, P = 100 W
Voltage, V = 220 V
Resistance, R=(220)2100484Ω
The resistance of the bulb remains constant if the supply voltage is reduced to 110 V. If the bulb is operated on 110 V, then the energy consumed by it is given by the expression for power as
P=V2R=(110)2484=25W
Therefore, the power consumed will be 25 W.

Q4. Two conducting wires of the same material and of equal lengths and equal diameters are first connected in series and then parallel in a circuit across the same potential difference. The ratio of heat produced in series and parallel combinations would be
(A) 1:2  (B) 2:1   (C) 1:4   (D) 4:1

Ans. (C)
The Joule heating is given by, H=i2Rt
Let, R be the resistance of the two wires.
The equivalent resistance of the series connection is Rs=R+R=2R
If V is the applied potential difference, then it is the voltage across the equivalent resistance.
V=is×2R
is=V2R
The heat dissipated in time t is,
Hs=is2×2R×t=V2R2×2R×t

Hs=V2t2R

The equivalent resistance of the parallel connection is Rp=11R+1R=R2

V is the applied potential difference across this Rp.

V=ip×R2ip=2 VR

The heat dissipated in time t is,

Hp=ip2×R2×t=2 VR2×R2×tHp=2 V2tR

So, the ratio of heat produced is, HsHp=V2t2R2 V2tR=14

Note: H α R also H i2 and H t. In this question, t is same for both the circuit. But the current through the equivalent resistance of both the circuit is different. We could have solved the question directly using H R if in case the current was also same. As we know the voltage and resistance of the circuits, we have calculated i in terms of voltage and resistance and used in the equation H=i2Rt to find the ratio.
Q5. How is a voltmeter connected in the circuit to measure the potential difference between two points?

Ans. To measure the potential difference between two points, a voltmeter should be connected in parallel to the points.

Q6. A copper wire has diameter 0.5 mm and resistivity of 1.6×108Ωm. What will be the length of this wire to make its resistance 10Ω? How much does the resistance change if the diameter is doubled?

Ans. 

Resistance (R) of a copper wire of length l and cross-section A is given by the expression,
R=ρl A
Where,
Resistivity of copper, ρ=1.6×108Ωm
Area of cross-section of the wire, A=π Diameter 22
Diameter = 0.5 mm = 0.0005 m
Resistance, R=10Ω
Hence, length of the wire,

l=RAρ10×3.14×0.005221.6×108=10×3.14×254×1.6=122.72 m
If the diameter of the wire is doubled, new diameter
Therefore, resistance R’
R=ρl A=1.6×108×122.72π12×103=1.6×108×122.72×43.14×106=250.2×102=2.5Ω
Therefore, the length of the wire is 122.7 m and the new resistance is 2.5Ω

Q7. The values of current I flowing in a given resistor for the corresponding values of potential difference V across the resistor are given below “

I (amperes )

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

V (volts)

1.6

3.4

6.7

10.2

13.2

Plot a graph between V and I and calculate the resistance of that resistor.

Ans. The plot between voltage and current is called IV characteristic. The voltage is plotted on x-axis and current is plotted on y-axis. The values of the current for different values of the voltage are shown in the given table.

V(volts)

1.6

3.4

6.7

10.2

13.2

I(amperes)

0.5

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

The IV characteristic of the given resistor is plotted in the following figure.

The slope of the line gives the value of resistance (R) as,
 Slope =1R=BCAC=26.8R=6.82=3.4Ω
Therefore, the resistance of the resistor is 3.4Ω

Q8. When a 12 V battery is connected across an unknown resistor, there is a current of 2.5 mA in the circuit. Find the value of the resistance of the resistor.

Ans. Resistance (R) of a resistor is given by Ohm’s law as,
V = IR
R=VI
Where, Potential difference, V = 12 V
Current in the circuit, I=2.5mA=2.5×103A
Therefore, the resistance of the resistor is 4.8kΩ.

Q9. A battery of 9 V is connected in series with resistors of 0.2Ω,0.3Ω,0.4Ω,0.5Ω and 12Ω respectively. How much current would flow through the 12Ω resistor?

Ans. There is no current division occurring in a series circuit. Current flow through the component is the same, given by Ohm’s law as
V = IR
I=VR
Where,
R is the equivalent resistance of resistances 0.2Ω,0.3Ω,0.4Ω,0.5Ω and 12Ω. These are connected in series. Hence, the sum of the resistances will give the value of R.
R = 0.2 + 0.3 + 0.4 + 0.5 + 12 = 13.4Ω
Potential difference, V = 9 V
I=913.4=0.671 A
Therefore, the current that would flow through the 12Ω resistor is 0.671 A.

Q10. How many 176Ω resistors (in parallel) are required to carry 5 A on a 220 V line?
Ans. For x number of resistors of resistance 176Ω , the equivalent resistance of the resistors connected in parallel is given by Ohm’s law as
V = IR
R=VI
Where, Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Current, I = 5 A
Equivalent resistance of the combination = R,given as
1R=x×1176R=176x
From Ohm’s law, VI=176x
x=176×IV=176×5220=4
Therefore, four resistors of 176Ω are required to draw the given amount of current.

Q11. Show how you would connect three resistors, each of resistance 6Ω, so that the combination has a resistance of
(i) 9Ω, (ii) 4Ω.

Sol. If we connect the resistors in series, then the equivalent resistance will be the sum of the resistors, i.e., 6Ω+6Ω+6Ω=18Ω, which is not desired. If we connect the resistors in parallel, then the equivalent resistance will be 62=3Ω, which is also not desired.
Hence, we should either connect the two resistors in series or parallel.
(i) Two resistors in parallel

Two 6Ω resistors are connected in parallel. Their equivalent resistance will be 116+16=6×66+6=3Ω
The third 6Ω resistor is in series with 3Ω. Hence, the equivalent resistance of the circuit is 6Ω+3Ω=9Ω.
(ii) Two resistors in series

Two 6Ω resistors are in series. Their equivalent resistance will be the sum 6+6=12Ω
The third 6Ω resistor is in parallel with 12Ω.
Hence, equivalent resistance will be 1112+16=12×612+6=4Ω
Therefore, the total resistance is 4Ω .

Q12. Several electric bulbs designed to be used on a 220 V electric supply line, are rated 10 W. How many lamps can be connected in parallel with each other across the two wires of 220 V line if the maximum allowable current is 5 A?

Ans. Resistance R1 of the bulb is given by the expression,
P1=V2R1R1=V2P1
Where, Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Maximum allowable current, I = 5 A
Rating of an electric bulb P1 = 10 W

R1=(220)210=4840Ω

According to Ohm’s law,
V = I R
Where,
R is the total resistance of the circuit for x number of electric bulbs
R=VI=2205=44Ω
Resistance of each electric bulb, R1=4840Ω

1R=1R1+1R1+ up to x times
1R=1R1×x
x=R1R=484044=110
Therefore, 110 electric bulbs are connected in parallel.

Q13. A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B, each of 24Ω resistances, which may be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three cases?

Ans. Supply voltage, V = 220 V
Resistance of one coil, R=24Ω
(i) Coils are used separately
According to Ohm’s law, V=I1R1
Where, I1 is the current flowing through the coil
I1=VR1=22024=9.166 A
Therefore, 9.16 A current will flow through the coil when used separately.
(ii) Coils are connected in series
Total resistance, R2=24Ω+24Ω=48Ω
According to Ohm’s law, V=I2R2

Where, I2 is the current flowing through the series circuit
I2=VR2=22048=4.58 A
Therefore, 4.58 A current will flow through the circuit when the coils are connected in series.
(iii) Coils are connected in parallel
Total resistance, R3 is given as 1124+124=242=12Ω
According to Ohm’s law, V=I3R3
Where, I3 is the current flowing through the circuit
I3=VR3=22012=18.33 A
Therefore, 18.33 A current will flow through the circuit when coils are connected in parallel.

Q14. Compare the power used in the 2Ω resistor in each of the following circuits:

(i) a 6 V battery in series with 1Ω and 2Ω resistors, and

(ii) a 4 V battery in parallel with 12Ωand 2Ω resistors.

Ans. (i) Potential difference, V = 6 V 

1Ω and 2Ω resistors are connected in series.
Therefore, equivalent resistance of the circuit, R=1+2=3Ω
According to Ohm’s law,
V = IR
Where,
I is the current through the circuit
I=63=2 A
This current will flow through each component of the circuit because there is no division of current in series circuits. Hence, current flowing through the 2Ω resistor is 2A. Power is given by the expression,
P=(I)2R=(2)2×2=8W
(ii) Potential difference, V = 4 V 

12Ω and 2Ω resistors are connected in parallel. The voltage across each component of a parallel circuit remains the same. Hence, the voltage across 2Ω resistor will be 4 V.
Power consumed by 2Ω resistor is given by P=V2R4228W
Therefore, the power used by 2Ω resistor is 8 W.

Q15. Two lamps, one rated 100 W at 220 V, and the other 60 W at 220 V, are connected in parallel to electric mains supply. What current is drawn from the line if the supply voltage is 220 V?

Ans. Both the bulbs are connected in parallel. Therefore, potential difference across each of them will be 220 V, because no division of voltage occurs in a parallel circuit.
Current drawn by the bulb of rating 100 W is given by,
Power = Voltage × Current
Current = Power  Voltage =100220 A
Similarly, current drawn by the bulb of rating 100 W is given by,
Power = Voltage × Current
Current = Power  Voltage =60220 A
Hence, current drawn from the line =100220+60220=0.727 A

Q16. Which uses more energy, a 250 W TV set in 1 hr, or a 1200 W toaster in 10 minutes?

Ans. Energy consumed by an electrical appliance is given by the expression,
H = Pt
Where,
Power of the appliance = P
Time = t
Energy consumed by a TV set of power 250 W in 1 h=250×3600=9×105 J
Energy consumed by a toaster of power 1200 W in 10 minutes =1200×600=7.2×105J
Therefore, the energy consumed by a 250 W TV set in 1 h is more than the energy consumed by a toaster of power 1200 W in 10 minutes.

Q17. An electric heater of resistance 8 draws 15 A from the service mains 2 hours. Calculate the rate at which heat is developed in the heater.

Ans. Rate of heat produced by a device is given by the expression for power as
P=I2R
Where,
Resistance of the electric heater, R = 8Ω
Current drawn, I = 15 A
P=(15)2×8=1800 J/s
Therefore, heat is produced by the heater at the rate of 1800 J/s.

Q18. Explain the following.
(a) Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?
(b) Why are the conductors of electric heating devices, such as bread-toasters and electric irons, made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?
(c) Why is the series arrangement not used for domestic circuits?
(d) How does the resistance of a wire vary with its area of cross-section?
(e) Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission?

Ans. (a) The melting point and resistivity of tungsten are very high. It does not burn readily at a high temperature. The electric lamps glow at very high temperatures. Hence, tungsten is mainly used as heating element of electric bulbs.
(b) The conductors of electric heating devices such as bread toasters and electric irons are made of alloy because resistivity of an alloy is more than that of metals. It produces large amount of heat.
(c) There is voltage division in series circuits. Each component of a series circuit receives a small voltage for a large supply voltage. As a result, the amount of current decreases and the device becomes hot. Hence, series arrangement is not used in domestic circuits.
(d) Resistance (R) of a wire is inversely proportional to its area of cross-section (A), i.e., R1 A
(e) Copper and aluminium wires have low resistivity. They are good conductors of electricity. Hence, they are usually employed for electricity transmission.

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