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The drift velocity of electrons in a conductor is of the order of:
A 10⁸ m/s
B 10⁻⁴ m/s
C 10⁻² m/s
D 10³ m/s
Correct Answer:  B. 10⁻⁴ m/s
EXPLANATION

Drift velocity is typically 10⁻⁴ to 10⁻³ m/s, much smaller than electron thermal velocity or speed of electrical signal

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The specific resistance (resistivity) of a material depends on:
A Length and cross-sectional area only
B Temperature and nature of material only
C Current flowing through it
D Voltage applied across it
Correct Answer:  B. Temperature and nature of material only
EXPLANATION

Resistivity is an intrinsic property dependent on the material's nature and temperature, not on the dimensions or electrical parameters

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Five resistors each of 5Ω are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
A 25Ω
B
C
D 0.2Ω
Correct Answer:  C. 1Ω
EXPLANATION

For parallel: 1/R_eq = 5×(1/5) = 1, so R_eq = 1Ω

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In a Wheatstone bridge, if P/Q = R/S, then the galvanometer shows zero deflection. This condition is called:
A Balance condition
B Null point
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B
Correct Answer:  C. Both A and B
EXPLANATION

Both balance condition and null point refer to the same situation where no current flows through the galvanometer

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Which of the following materials has the lowest temperature coefficient of resistance?
A Copper
B Constantan
C Nichrome
D Aluminum
Correct Answer:  B. Constantan
EXPLANATION

Constantan (copper-nickel alloy) has the lowest temperature coefficient of resistance, making it ideal for standard resistors

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In a circuit, if the current increases when voltage increases, the resistance must:
A Increase
B Decrease
C Remain constant
D Become zero
Correct Answer:  C. Remain constant
EXPLANATION

From Ohm's law: I = V/R. If I increases with increasing V while R stays constant, then the relationship is proportional and follows Ohm's law

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In a circuit with a battery of 10V and total resistance 5Ω, the power dissipated is:
A 50W
B 25W
C 20W
D 2W
Correct Answer:  C. 20W
EXPLANATION

P = V²/R = (10)²/5 = 100/5 = 20W

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In a parallel combination of resistors, the voltage across each resistor is:
A Different for each resistor
B The same for all resistors
C Sum of individual voltages
D Proportional to resistance values
Correct Answer:  B. The same for all resistors
EXPLANATION

In parallel combination, all resistors are connected across same two points, hence voltage across each is same

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A rheostat is used in a circuit to:
A Measure current
B Vary the current in the circuit
C Measure voltage
D Detect current direction
Correct Answer:  B. Vary the current in the circuit
EXPLANATION

A rheostat is a variable resistor used to control and vary the current in a circuit

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Three identical cells, each of EMF 1.5V and internal resistance 1Ω, are connected in series. The total EMF and internal resistance are:
A 4.5V, 1Ω
B 1.5V, 3Ω
C 4.5V, 3Ω
D 3V, 3Ω
Correct Answer:  C. 4.5V, 3Ω
EXPLANATION

In series: Total EMF = 1.5 + 1.5 + 1.5 = 4.5V. Total internal resistance = 1 + 1 + 1 = 3Ω

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