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EasyMCQ
The $SI$ unit of resistivity of the material is $......$
A
$\Omega$
B
$\Omega \cdot m$
C
$\Omega/m$
D
$\Omega/V$

Solution

(B) The resistance $R$ of a conductor is given by the formula $R = \rho \frac{L}{A}$,where $\rho$ is the resistivity,$L$ is the length,and $A$ is the cross-sectional area.
Rearranging the formula for resistivity,we get $\rho = R \cdot \frac{A}{L}$.
The $SI$ unit of resistance $R$ is Ohm $(\Omega)$,the unit of area $A$ is square meter $(m^2)$,and the unit of length $L$ is meter $(m)$.
Substituting these units into the formula: $\text{Unit of } \rho = \Omega \cdot \frac{m^2}{m} = \Omega \cdot m$.
Therefore,the $SI$ unit of resistivity is $\Omega \cdot m$.
102
EasyMCQ
The electric current flowing through any conductor is directly proportional to the electric potential difference across the conductor. Which law is this?
A
Coulomb's law
B
Ampere's law
C
Faraday's law
D
Ohm's law

Solution

(D) Ohm's law states that the electric current $(I)$ flowing through a metallic conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference $(V)$ across its ends,provided its temperature and other physical conditions remain constant.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V \propto I$ or $V = IR$,where $R$ is the resistance of the conductor.
103
EasyMCQ
Which one of the following is true according to Ohm's law?
A
Resistance increases as current increases.
B
$I-V$ graph is linear.
C
Resistance increases as voltage increases.
D
Current increases as resistance increases.

Solution

(B) Ohm's law states that the current $(I)$ flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference $(V)$ applied across its ends,provided the temperature remains constant.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V = IR$ or $I = V/R$.
Since $V = IR$,the relationship between $V$ and $I$ is linear,meaning the graph of $I$ versus $V$ (or $V$ versus $I$) is a straight line passing through the origin.
Resistance $(R)$ is a constant property of the conductor at a given temperature and does not change with changes in $V$ or $I$.
104
EasyMCQ
Which of the following represents Ohm's law?
A
$R = \frac{V}{I}$
B
$I = \frac{R}{V}$
C
$V = IR$
D
$I = Q \cdot t$

Solution

(C) Ohm's law states that the current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across its ends,provided the temperature remains constant.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V \propto I$,which leads to $V = IR$,where $R$ is the resistance of the conductor.
From this formula,we can also derive $R = \frac{V}{I}$ and $I = \frac{V}{R}$.
Option $A$ $(R = \frac{V}{I})$ is a common representation of the definition of resistance derived from Ohm's law,but $V = IR$ is the standard form of the law.
105
EasyMCQ
What is the unit of resistance?
A
coulomb
B
Joule
C
ohm
D
volt

Solution

(C) The unit of electrical resistance is the $ohm$ $(\Omega)$.
According to Ohm's Law, $V = IR$, where $V$ is the potential difference in $volts$, $I$ is the current in $amperes$, and $R$ is the resistance in $ohms$.
Therefore, $R = V/I$, which gives the unit as $volt/ampere$, defined as $ohm$.
106
EasyMCQ
What is the symbol used to denote the unit of resistance,ohm?
A
$R$
B
$I$
C
$\rho$
D
$\Omega$

Solution

(D) The unit of electrical resistance is the ohm.
It is denoted by the Greek letter omega,represented by the symbol $\Omega$.
$R$ is the symbol for resistance itself.
$I$ is the symbol for electric current.
$\rho$ (rho) is the symbol for electrical resistivity.
107
EasyMCQ
What is the resistance of insulating materials?
A
Small
B
Very small
C
Zero
D
Very large

Solution

(D) Insulators are materials that do not allow the flow of electric current through them.
This is because they have a very high electrical resistance,which prevents the movement of free electrons.
Therefore,the resistance of insulating materials is very large compared to conductors.
108
EasyMCQ
What are the resistors used in devices like radios and televisions made of?
A
$A$ mixture of carbon and graphite
B
Nichrome
C
An alloy of lead and tin
D
Germanium

Solution

(A) Resistors used in electronic devices like radios and televisions are typically carbon resistors.
These are made from a mixture of carbon and graphite,which acts as the resistive material,often bound with a ceramic or plastic material.
Carbon resistors are preferred in these applications due to their small size,low cost,and ability to handle high-frequency signals effectively.
109
EasyMCQ
On which of the following factors does the resistance of a conductor depend?
A
Nature of the material
B
Length of the conductor
C
Area of cross-section
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) The resistance $R$ of a conductor is given by the formula $R = \rho \frac{l}{A}$,where:
$1$. $\rho$ (rho) is the resistivity,which depends on the nature of the material.
$2$. $l$ is the length of the conductor.
$3$. $A$ is the area of cross-section.
Since the resistance depends on all these three factors,the correct option is $D$.
110
EasyMCQ
If the cross-sectional area of a conducting wire is doubled,what will be the effect on its resistance?
A
Doubled
B
Four times
C
Halved
D
One-fourth

Solution

(C) The resistance $R$ of a conducting wire is given by the formula $R = \rho \frac{L}{A}$,where $\rho$ is the resistivity,$L$ is the length,and $A$ is the cross-sectional area of the wire.
From this relation,it is clear that resistance is inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area $(R \propto \frac{1}{A})$.
If the area $A$ is doubled $(A' = 2A)$,the new resistance $R'$ becomes $R' = \rho \frac{L}{2A} = \frac{1}{2} R$.
Therefore,the resistance becomes half of its original value.
111
EasyMCQ
If the diameter of a conducting wire is doubled,how many times does its resistance become?
A
Doubled
B
Four times
C
Half
D
One-fourth

Solution

(D) The resistance $R$ of a wire is given by the formula $R = \rho \frac{L}{A}$,where $\rho$ is resistivity,$L$ is length,and $A$ is the cross-sectional area.
Since the wire is cylindrical,the cross-sectional area $A = \pi r^2$,where $r$ is the radius.
Since the diameter $D = 2r$,we can write $A = \pi (D/2)^2 = \frac{\pi D^2}{4}$.
Substituting this into the resistance formula: $R = \rho \frac{L}{\pi D^2 / 4} = \frac{4 \rho L}{\pi D^2}$.
This shows that $R \propto \frac{1}{D^2}$.
If the diameter $D$ is doubled $(D' = 2D)$,the new resistance $R'$ becomes $R' = \frac{4 \rho L}{\pi (2D)^2} = \frac{4 \rho L}{4 \pi D^2} = \frac{1}{4} R$.
Therefore,the resistance becomes one-fourth of its original value.
112
EasyMCQ
In the formula for Ohm's Law,$\frac{V}{I} = R$,what does $R$ represent?
A
Resistance
B
Electric Current
C
Electric Power
D
Electric Potential

Solution

(A) According to Ohm's Law,the electric current flowing through a metallic conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference $(V)$ applied across its ends,provided its temperature remains constant.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V \propto I$,which leads to $V = IR$ or $\frac{V}{I} = R$.
Here,$R$ is a constant for the given metallic conductor at a given temperature and is known as its resistance.
Resistance is the property of a conductor to resist the flow of charges through it.
113
EasyMCQ
Which symbol is used for the resistivity of a conductor?
A
$\Omega$
B
$\rho$
C
$R$
D
$\delta$

Solution

(B) The resistivity of a material is a fundamental property that quantifies how strongly a given material opposes the flow of electric current.
It is denoted by the Greek letter $\rho$ (rho).
The $SI$ unit of resistivity is the ohm-meter $(\Omega \cdot m)$.
In contrast,$R$ represents resistance,and $\Omega$ is the symbol for the unit ohm.
114
EasyMCQ
The resistivity of semiconductor materials is $..........$.
A
less than that of conductors
B
more than that of insulators
C
less than that of both conductors and insulators
D
more than that of conductors and less than that of insulators

Solution

(D) The resistivity $(\rho)$ of materials is a measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current.
Materials are classified based on their resistivity as follows:
$1$. Conductors: Have very low resistivity (e.g., metals like copper, silver).
$2$. Insulators: Have very high resistivity (e.g., glass, rubber).
$3$. Semiconductors: Have resistivity values that lie between those of conductors and insulators (e.g., silicon, germanium).
Therefore, the resistivity of semiconductors is greater than that of conductors but less than that of insulators.
115
EasyMCQ
An electric bulb should be connected to how much voltage line if it draws an electric current of $0.5\, A$,the resistance of the filament of that bulb being $440\, \Omega$ (in $, V$)?
A
$110$
B
$220$
C
$440$
D
$880$

Solution

(B) According to Ohm's law,the relationship between voltage $(V)$,current $(I)$,and resistance $(R)$ is given by the formula: $V = I \times R$.
Given values are:
Current $(I)$ = $0.5\, A$
Resistance $(R)$ = $440\, \Omega$
Substituting these values into the formula:
$V = 0.5\, A \times 440\, \Omega$
$V = 220\, V$
Therefore,the electric bulb should be connected to a $220\, V$ line.
116
EasyMCQ
An electric heater draws a current of $2\;A$ when connected to a voltage source of $120\;V$. What is the resistance of the heater coil?
A
$60\;\Omega$
B
$30\;\Omega$
C
$240\;\Omega$
D
$480\;\Omega$

Solution

(A) According to Ohm's Law,the relationship between voltage $(V)$,current $(I)$,and resistance $(R)$ is given by the formula $V = I \times R$.
Given values are:
Voltage $(V)$ = $120\;V$
Current $(I)$ = $2\;A$
To find the resistance $(R)$,we rearrange the formula: $R = V / I$.
Substituting the values: $R = 120\;V / 2\;A = 60\;\Omega$.
Therefore,the resistance of the heater coil is $60\;\Omega$.

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