Class X

Q. 1 i)
ii)
iii)
Q. 2 i)
ii)

Define 1 ampere.
1
A current of 0.5 A is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb for
10 minutes. Find the amount of electric charge that flows
through the circuit.
1
How much work is done in moving a charge of 2 C across two
points having a potential difference 12 V?
1
State ohms law. Give its mathematical expression.
2
Briefly explain the factors responsible for the change in the
resistance of a conductor ?
3

Q. 3 The potential difference between the terminals of an electric heater is

60 V when it draws a current of 4 A from the source. What current
will the heater drawi)
if the potential difference is increased to 120 V?
ii)
if the potential difference is increased by 120 V?
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Q.4

i)
iii)

Q.5

i)
ii)

Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of

an alloy rather than a pure metal?
1
If the parallel combination of R1 = 10 & R2 = 40 and
parallel combination of R3 = 30 ,R4 = 20 ,R5 = 60
makes a series combination with a 12 V battery connected
to the arrangement. Calculate
(a) the total resistance in the circuit, and
2
(b) the total current flowing in the circuit.
2
What do you mean by Heating effect of electric current?
1
An electric iron consumes energy at a rate of 840 W when
heating is at the maximum rate and 360 W when the heating is
at the minimum. The voltage is 220 V. What are the current and
the resistance in each case?
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Q. 6 A copper wire has diameter 0.5 mm and resistivity of 1.6 108 m.

What will be the length of this wire to make its resistance 10 ? How
much does the resistance change if the diameter is doubled?

Q. 7 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?
Q. 8 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 breadtoasters 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 crosssection?
(e) Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for
electricity transmission.

Q. 9 Mention principle of working for both electric motor and generator.

Q 10 What do you mean by Magnetic field? Why a soft iron piece is attracted
towards a magnet when placed near it ?
Q 11 What is a Galvanometer? Describe working of DC motor or AC
generator with a single coil diagram.
Q 12 What is a fuse? Where it is connected in an electric circuit and why?
Q 13 How does a solenoid behave like a magnet? Can you determine the
north and south poles of a currentcarrying solenoid with the help of a
bar magnet? Explain
Q 14 Draw a labelled diagram of an electric motor. Explain its principle and
working. What is the function of a split ring in an electric motor?
Q 15 Explain the underlying principle and working of an electric generator
by drawing a labelled diagram. What is the function of brushes?
Q 16 What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth
metallic appliances?
Q.17 State Flemings right hand thumb rule, right hand rule and left hand
rule.

Q 18 i)
ii)
iv)

What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels?

Why are we looking at alternate sources of energy?
How has the traditional use of wind and water energy been
modified for our convenience?

Q19 What are the qualities of an ideal source of energy ?