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A battery of EMF 12V and internal resistance 2Ω is connected to an external resistance of 4Ω. The current flowing through the circuit is:
A 2A
B 3A
C 4A
D 6A
Correct Answer:  A. 2A
EXPLANATION

I = E/(R + r) = 12/(4 + 2) = 12/6 = 2A

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In a circuit, three resistors of 2Ω, 3Ω, and 6Ω are connected in parallel. The equivalent resistance is:
A
B 11Ω
C 0.5Ω
D 1.5Ω
Correct Answer:  A. 1Ω
EXPLANATION

1/R_eq = 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/6 = 3/6 + 2/6 + 1/6 = 6/6 = 1. Therefore R_eq = 1Ω

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In a circuit with pure resistance, the phase difference between voltage and current is:
A
B 90°
C 45°
D Variable
Correct Answer:  A. 0°
EXPLANATION

In a purely resistive circuit, voltage and current are in phase, so phase difference is 0°. V = IR is always satisfied

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The temperature coefficient of resistance for a conductor is positive. This means:
A Resistance increases with temperature
B Resistance decreases with temperature
C Resistance is independent of temperature
D Resistance becomes zero at high temperature
Correct Answer:  A. Resistance increases with temperature
EXPLANATION

Positive temperature coefficient means R = R₀(1 + αΔT) where α > 0, so resistance increases with increasing temperature

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If the cross-sectional area of a wire is doubled while keeping length and material constant, how does resistivity change?
A Doubles
B Halves
C Remains unchanged
D Becomes zero
Correct Answer:  C. Remains unchanged
EXPLANATION

Resistivity is a material property independent of shape and size. It depends only on the nature of material and temperature

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An electric heater rated 500W, 250V is used for 4 hours daily. The energy consumed in one day is:
A 2 kWh
B 4 kWh
C 8 kWh
D 10 kWh
Correct Answer:  A. 2 kWh
EXPLANATION

Energy = Power × Time = 500W × 4h = 2000Wh = 2 kWh

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The internal resistance of a Leclanche cell is approximately:
A 0.1Ω
B 1-2Ω
C 10Ω
D 100Ω
Correct Answer:  B. 1-2Ω
EXPLANATION

Standard Leclanche cells have internal resistance in the range of 1-2Ω depending on size and condition

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In carbon resistors, color bands are used for identification. What does the third band represent?
A First digit
B Second digit
C Multiplier (power of 10)
D Tolerance
Correct Answer:  C. Multiplier (power of 10)
EXPLANATION

Standard color code: 1st band = first digit, 2nd band = second digit, 3rd band = multiplier, 4th band = tolerance

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An ideal ammeter connected in series with a circuit has resistance of:
A Infinity
B Very high value (MΩ range)
C Zero
D Approximately 1Ω
Correct Answer:  C. Zero
EXPLANATION

An ideal ammeter must have zero resistance to not affect the circuit current. In practice, ammeters have very low resistance (mΩ range)

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In a Wheatstone bridge, if the four resistances are P, Q, R, and S connected in order, and the galvanometer shows zero deflection, which condition is satisfied?
A P/Q = R/S
B P·S = Q·R
C P + Q = R + S
D Both A and B
Correct Answer:  D. Both A and B
EXPLANATION

At null deflection: P/Q = R/S, which is equivalent to P·S = Q·R. Both are valid balanced bridge conditions

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