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SYLLABUS : CURRENT ELECTRICITY – 1 (Electric Current, drift velocity, Ohm's law, Electrical resistance,
Resistances of different materials, V-I characteristics of Ohm and non-ohmic conductors, electrical energy and power,
Electrical resistivity, Colour code of resistors, Temperature dependance of resistance)
Max. Marks : 92 Time : 60 min.

• The Daily Practice Problem Sheet contains 23 MCQ's. For each question only one option is correct. Darken the correct
circle/ bubble in the Response Grid provided on each page.
• You have to evaluate your Response Grids yourself with the help of solution booklet.
• Each correct answer will get you 4 marks and 1 mark shall be deduced for each incorrect answer. No mark will be given/
deducted if no bubble is filled. Keep a timer in front of you and stop immediately at the end of 60 min.
• The sheet follows a particular syllabus. Do not attempt the sheet before you have completed your preparation for that
syllabus. Refer syllabus sheet in the starting of the book for the syllabus of all the DPP sheets.
• After completing the sheet check your answers with the solution booklet and complete the Result Grid. Finally spend time
to analyse your performance and revise the areas which emerge out as weak in your evaluation.
1 1 1 1
DIRECTIONS (Q.1-Q.14) : There are 14 multiple choice (a) 4 W A
questions. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out (b) 8 W
2 2 2 1
of which ONLY ONE choice is correct. (c) 6 W
Q.1 In the following fig. the ratio of current in 3W and 1W (d) 2 W B
resistances is– Q.3 How will reading in the ammeter Switch
3 A be affected if an other
(a) 1/3
3A 1 identical bulb Q is connected in Mains P Q
(b) 2/3 parallel to P as shown in the fig.
X Y Z
(c) 1 The voltage in the mains is
6 maintained at constant value A
(d) 2 (a) the reading will be reduced to one half.
Q.2 The resultant resistance between the points A and B in the (b) the reading will be double of previous one.
following fig. will be – (c) the reading will not be affected.
(d) the reading will increase four fold.
RESPONSE GRID 1. 2. 3.
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Q.4 In the circuit shown, the galvanometer G reads zero. If Q.10 In the fig. shown, Calculate the current through 3 ohm
batteries have negligible internal resistances, the value of resistor. The emf of battery is 2 volt and its internal
resistance X wil be – resistance is 2/3 ohm.
(a) 10 W
(b) 100 W
(c) 200 W
(d) 500 W
Q.5 A cylindrical wire is stretched to increase its length by
10%. The percentage increase in the resistance of the wire (a) 0.33 amp. (b) 0.44 amp.
will be– (c) 1.22 amp. (d) 0.88 amp.
(a) 20% (b) 21% (c) 22% (d) 24% Q.11 The current in the given circuit will be
Q.6 In the figure, the equivalent resistance between A and B is–
1
(a) 2R/3 (a) A
45
(b) R/3 1
(c) R (b) A 30 W
15 2V 30 W
(d) 3R 1
(c) A
Q.7 In the adjoining network of resistors, each is of resistance 10 30 W
r ohm, the equivalent resistance between points A and B is–
(a) 5r 1
(d) A
5
(b) 2r/3 Q.12 The equivalent resistance of the following infinite network
(c) r of resistance is
(d) r/2. 2W 2W 2W
Q.8 In the figure a carbon resistor has bands of different
2W 2W 2W
colours on its body as mentioned in the figure. The value
of the resistance is Silver
(a) 2.2 k W 2W 2W 2W
(b) 3.3 k W (a) Less than 4 W
(c) 5.6 k W (b) 4 W
White
(d) 9.1 k W Brown Red (c) More than 4W but less than 12W
Q.9 Two wires of same material have length L and 2L and cross- (d) 12 W
sectional areas 4A and A respectively. The ratio of their Q.13 A heater coil connected to a supply of a 220 is dissipating
specific resistance would be some power 1. The coil is cut into half and the two halves
(a) 1 : 2 (b) 8 : 1 (c) 1 : 8 (d) 1 : 1 are connected in parallel. The heater now dissipates a power
2 . The ratio of power 1 : 2 is
(a) 2 : 1 (b) 1 : 2 (c) 1 : 4 (d) 4 : 1

RESPONSE 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
GRID 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

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Q.14 An electric lamp is marked 60 , 230 . The cost of a 1 (1) The potential difference across RL is 18 V
kWh of energy is 1.25. The cost of using this lamp 8 hrs (2) The current I through the battery is 7.5 mA
a day for 30 days is (approximately) (3) Ratio of powers dissipated in R1 and R2 is 3
(a) 10 (b) 16 (c) 18 (d) 20 (4) If R1 and R2 are interchanged magnitude of the power
dissipated in RL will decrease by a factor of 9
DIRECTIONS (Q.15-Q.17) : I ,
. .S DIRECTIONS (Q.18-Q.20) : R
:
: In the circuit shown in the figure,
C : 1W 12 V
( ) 1, 2 and 3 are correct ( ) 1 and 2 are correct
( ) 2 and 4 are correct ( ) 1 and 3 are correct
Q.15 In the fig below the bulbs are identical, The bulbs, light
most brightly are
5W
E F Q.18 Rate of conversion of chemical energy within the battery
is
(a) 24 W (b) 20 W (c) 4 W (d) 14 W
A
B C Q.19 Rate of dissipation of electrical energy in battery is
(a) 24 W (b) 20 W (c) 4 W (d) 14 W
Q.20 Rate of dissipation of electrical energy in external resistor
P D Q
is
(a) 4 W (b) 20 W (c) 14 W (d) 24 W
(1) A (2) B (3) F (4) D DIRECTIONS (Q. 21-Q.23) : E
Q.16 An electric kettle has two heating coils. When one of the ': S -1 (A ) S -2
coils is switched on, the water begins to boil in 6 minutes. (R ). E ,
When the other is switched on, the boiling begins in 8 .Y
minutes. The time when the boiling begin if both coils are .
switched on simultaneously is (i) in series (ii) in
parallel (a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a
(1) 14 min in series (2) 3.43 min in parallel correct explanation for Statement-1.
(3) 3.43 min in series (4) 14 min in parallel (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is
Q.17 For the circuit shown in the figure NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(c) Statement -1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
(d) Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
Q.21 S -1 : The resistivity of a semiconductor decreases
with temperature.
S -2 : The atoms of a semiconductor vibrate with
larger amplitude at higher temperatures thereby increasing
its resistivity.

RESPONSE 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

GRID 19. 20. 21.

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Q.22 S -1 : In a simple battery circuit the point of lowest Q.23 S -1 : The temperature coefficient of resistance is
potential is negative terminal of the battery. positive for metals and negative for p-type semiconductor.
S -2 : The current flows towards the point of the S -2 : The effective charge carriers in metals are
higher potential as it flows in such a circuit from the negatively charged whereas in p-type semiconductor they
negative to the positive terminal. are positively charged.

RESPONSE GRID 22. 23.

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SYLLABUS : CURRENT ELECTRICITY – 2 Electrical cell and its internal resistance, Potential difference and E.M.F
of a cell, Combination of cells in series and in parallel, Kirchoff's laws and their applications, RC transient circuit,
Galvanometer, Ammeter, Voltmeter]
Max. Marks : 104 Time : 60 min.

• The Daily Practice Problem Sheet contains 26 MCQ's. For each question only one option is correct. Darken the correct
circle/ bubble in the Response Grid provided on each page.
• You have to evaluate your Response Grids yourself with the help of solution booklet.
• Each correct answer will get you 4 marks and 1 mark shall be deduced for each incorrect answer. No mark will be given/
deducted if no bubble is filled. Keep a timer in front of you and stop immediately at the end of 60 min.
• The sheet follows a particular syllabus. Do not attempt the sheet before you have completed your preparation for that
syllabus. Refer syllabus sheet in the starting of the book for the syllabus of all the DPP sheets.
• After completing the sheet check your answers with the solution booklet and complete the Result Grid. Finally spend time
to analyse your performance and revise the areas which emerge out as weak in your evaluation.

DIRECTIONS (Q.1-Q.18) : There are 18 multiple choice (a) G/10 (b) G/100 (c) G/99 (d) G/999
questions. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out Q.3 The shunt required for 10% of main current to be sent
of which ONLY ONE choice is correct. through the moving coil galvanometer of resistance 99W
will be-
Q.1 The voltmeter shown in fig, reads 6V across the 60 W
(a) 0.9 W (b) 11 W (c) 90 W (d) 9.9 W
resistor. Then the resistance of the voltmeter is-
Q.4 The reading of voltmeter in the following circuit will be-
(a) 0 W
(b) ¥ W 20 W 80 W

(c) 200 W
V
(d) 300 W 80 W
Q.2 If only one hundredth part of total current flowing in the
+ –
circuit is to be passed through a galvanometer of resistance 2V
GW, Then the value of shunt resistance required will be- (a) 2 volt (b) 0.80 volt (c) 1.33 volt (d) 1.60 volt

RESPONSE GRID 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Q.5 The figure below shows currents in a part of electric circuit. Q.11 To get the maximum current from a parallel combination
The current is 2 amp 1 amp of identical cells each of internal resistance in an
(a) 1.7 amp external resistance R,
(b) 3.7 amp 1.3 amp (a) R >> (b) R << (c) R > (d) R =
(c) 1.3 amp 2 amp Q.12 In the circuit shown below, if the value of R is increased
(d) 1 amp then what will be the effect on the reading of ammeter if
the internal resistance of cell is negligible-
Q.6 A voltmeter can measure upto 25 volt and its resistance is
1000 W. The resistance required to add with voltmeter to
measure upto 250 volt will be-
(a) 9000 W (b) 1000 W (c) 2500 W (d) 900 W
Q.7 When a Laclanche cell is connected to a 10W resistance
then a current of 0.25 ampere flows in the circuit. If the (a) The reading of ammeter will decrease
resistance is reduced to 4W then current becomes (b) The reading of ammeter will increase
0.5ampere. The internal resistance of galvanometer will be- (c) The reading of ammeter will remain unchanged
(a) 1.5 W (b) 0.5 W (c) 1 W (d) 2 W (d) The reading of ammeter will become zero.
Q.8 Consider the circuit shown in the figure. The value of Q.13 Twelve wires of equal length and same cross-section are
current I3 is connected in the form of a cube. If the resistance of each
28 W 54 W
(a) 5 A B of the wires is R, then the effective resistance between
the two diagonal ends would be
(b) 3 A 6V (a) 2 R
(c) – 3 A I3 (b) 12 R

(d) – 5/6 A 5
8V 12 V (c) R
6
Q.9 If B– A= 4 V in the given figure, then resistance X will
(d) 8 R
be
Q.14 The arrangement as shown in figure is called as
10 W 5V
(a) 5 W
(a) Potential divider ( )
(b) 10 W A B (b) Potential adder
Total P.D.
(c) 15 W
(c) Potential substracter
2V X
(d) 20 W
(d) Potential multiplier Variable P.D.
Q.10 In the given circuit the current I1 is
Q.15 When a cell of emf E and internal resistance r, is connected
(a) 0.4 A to the ends of a resistance R, then current through
30 W
I1 resistance is I. If the same cell is connected to the ends of
(b) – 0.4 A a resistance R/2 then the current would be-
40 W 40 V I3 (a) less than I
I
(c) 0.8 A (b) I
(c) greater then I but less than 2I
(d) – 0.8 A 40 W 80 V
(d) greater than 2I

5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
RESPONSE
10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
GRID
15.

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Q.16 The resistance of an ideal voltmeter is Q.21 A microammeter has a resistance of 100W and a full scale
(a) Zero (b) Very low range of 50 µA. It can be used as a voltmeter or a higher
(c) Very large (d) Infinite range ammeter provided a resistance is added to it. Pick
Q.17 An ammeter with internal resistance 90 W reads 1.85 A the correct range and resistance combination(s).
when connected in a circuit containing a battery and two (1) 10V range with 200 kW resistance in series.
resistors 700 W and 410 W in series. Actual current will (2) 50V range with 10 kW resistance in series.
be (3) 5 mA range with 1W resistance in parallel.
(a) 1.85 A (b) Greater than 1.85 A (4) 10 mA range with 1 kW resistance in parallel.
(c) Less than 1.85 A (d) None of these
Q.18 The figure shows a network of currents. The magnitude of DIRECTIONS (Q.22-Q.23) : R
currents is shown here. The current I will be :
1A A 6V battery of negligible internal resistance is connected across
a uniform wire AB of length 100cm. The positive terminal of
another battery of emf 4V and internal resistance 1W is joined
10 A I to the point A as shown in figure. Take the potential at B to be
zero.
6A 6

2A
A B
(a) 3 A (b) 9 A D C
(c) 13 A (d) 19 A
4 1
DIRECTIONS (Q.19-Q.21) : I , Q.22 What are the potentials at points A and C ?
.S (a) 6V, 2V (b) 8V, 4V
(c) 6V, 4V (d) 8V, 3V
: Q.23 If the points C and D are connected by a wire, what will be
C : the current through it ?
( ) 1, 2 and 3 are correct ( ) 1 and 2 are correct (a) zero (b) 1A
( ) 2 and 4 are correct ( ) 1 and 3 are correct (c) 2A (d) 3A
Q.19 In the figure,
DIRECTIONS (Q . 24-Q.26) : E
E : S -1 (A ) S -2
15 V 6V (R ). E ,
(1) current may flow from to .Y
(2) current may flow from to .
(3) current’s direction depends on E (a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a
(4) current’s direction depends on correct explanation for Statement-1.
Q.20 Kirchoff’s laws are based on conservation of (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is
(1) charge (2) potential NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(3) energy (4) mass (c) Statement -1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
(d) Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.

RESPONSE 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

GRID 21. 22. 23.

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Q.24 S -1 : Voltameter measures current more Q.26 S -1: In the circuit shown, or – = 0,
accurately than ammeter. if
I = 2A.
S -2 : Relative error will be small if measured
from voltameter.
4 2
Q.25 S -1: A larger dry cell has higher emf.
S - 2 : Poten tial differ ence across th e
S - 2 : The emf of a dry cell is independent of its size. terminals of a non ideal battery is less than its emf when a
current flows through it.
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SYLLABUS : CURRENT ELECTRICIT -3 : W ,M ,P -

.

Max. Marks : 100 Time : 60 min.

• The Daily Practice Problem Sheet contains 25 MCQ's. For each question only one option is correct. Darken the correct
circle/ bubble in the Response Grid provided on each page.
• You have to evaluate your Response Grids yourself with the help of solution booklet.
• Each correct answer will get you 4 marks and 1 mark shall be deduced for each incorrect answer. No mark will be given/
deducted if no bubble is filled. Keep a timer in front of you and stop immediately at the end of 60 min.
• The sheet follows a particular syllabus. Do not attempt the sheet before you have completed your preparation for that
syllabus. Refer syllabus sheet in the starting of the book for the syllabus of all the DPP sheets.
• After completing the sheet check your answers with the solution booklet and complete the Result Grid. Finally spend time
to analyse your performance and revise the areas which emerge out as weak in your evaluation.

DIRECTIONS (Q.1-Q.16) : There are 16 multiple choice Q.3 In a potentiometer experiment the balancing with a cell is
questions. Each question has 4 choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out at length 240 cm. On shunting the cell with a resistance of
2 W, the balancing length becomes 120 cm. The internal
of which ONLY ONE choice is correct.
resistance of the cell is
Q.1 A Potentiometer wire of length 1 m is connected in series (a) 4 W (b) 2 W (c) 1 W (d) 0.5 W
with 490 W resistance and 2V battery. If 0.2 mV/cm is the Q.4 A potentiometer consists of a wire of length 4 m and
potential gradient, then resistance of the potentiometer resistance 10 W . It is connected to cell of emf 2 V. The
wire is potential difference per unit length of the wire will be
(a) 4.9 W (b) 7.9 W (c) 5.9 W (d) 6.9 W (a) 0.5 V/m (b) 10 V/m (c) 2 V/m (d) 5 V/m
Q.2 Two resistances are connected in two gaps of a metre Q.5 In given figure, the potentiometer wire AB has a resistance
bridge. The balance point is 20 cm from the zero end. A of 5 W and length 10 m. The balancing length AM for the
resistance of 15 ohms is connected in series with the emf of 0.4 V is
smaller of the two. The null point shifts to 40 cm. The (a) 0.4 m
(b) 4 m
value of the smaller resistance in ohm is
(c) 0.8 m
(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12 (d) 8 m

RESPONSE GRID 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Q.6 In the circuit shown in the figure, the current flowing in (a) 33.3 cm (b) 66.67 cm (c) 25 cm (d) 50 cm
2W resistance Q.12 A potentiometer has uniform potential gradient across it.
10 W 2W
(a) 1.4 A Two cells connected in series (i) to support each other
1.4 A and (ii) to oppose each other are blanced over 6m and 2m
(b) 1.2 A G
respectively on the potentiometer wire. The e.m.f’s of the
(c) 0.4 A cells are in the ratio of
25 W 5W
(d) 1.0 A (a) 1 : 2 (b) 1 : 1 (c) 3 : 1 (d) 2 : 1
Q.7 For the post office box arrangement to determine the value Q.13 In a potentiometer experiment two cells of e.m.f E1 and E 2
of unknown resistance the unknown resistance should be are used in series and in conjunction and the balancing
connected between length is found to be 58 cm of the wire. If the polarity of
E 2 is reversed, then the balancing length becomes 29 cm.
E1
The ratio E of the e.m.f. of the two cells is
2
(a) 1 :1 (b) 2 : 1 (c) 3 : 1 (d) 4 : 1
Q.14 The resistance of a 10 meter long potentiometer wire is
1 ohm/metre. A cell of e.m.f. 2.2 volts and a high resistance
box are connected in series with this wire. The value of
(a) B and C (b) C and D (c) A and D (d) B1and C1 resistance taken from resistance box for getting potential
Q.8 The e.m.f. of a standard cell balances across 150 cm length gradient of 2.2 millivolt/metre will be
of a wire of potentiometer. When a resistance of 2W is (a) 790 W (b) 810 W (c) 990 W (d) 1000 W
connected as a shunt with the cell, the balance point is Q.15 In the shown arrangement of the experiment of the meter
obtained at 100 cm. The internal resistance of the cell is bridge if AC corr espon din g to null deflection of
(a) 0.1 W (b) 1 W (c) 2 W (d) 0.5W galvanometer is x, what would be its value if the radius of
Q.9 Five resistors are connected as shown in the diagram. The the wire AB is doubled
equivalent resistance between A and B is C
(a) 6 W 5W 4W

(b) 9 W 9W R1 R2
A B
(c) 12 W 10 W 8W
(d) 15 W D G
Q.10 A potentiometer has uniform potential gradient. The B
A C
specific resistance of the material of the potentiometer
wire is 10–7 ohm-meter and the current passing through it (a) (b) / 4 (c) 4 (d) 2
is 0.1 ampere; cross-section of the wire is 10–6m2. The Q.16 In meter bridge or Wheatstone bridge for measurement of
potential gradient along the potentiometer wire is resistance, the known and the unknown resistances are
(a) 10–4 V/m (b) 10–6 V/m interchanged. The error so removed is
(c) 10–2 V/m (d) 10–8 V/m (a) End correction
Q.11 Resistance in the two gaps of a meter bridge are 10 ohm (b) Index error
and 30 ohm respectively. If the resistances are interchanged (c) Due to temperature effect
the balance point shifts by (d) Random error

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
RESPONSE
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
GRID
16.

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DIRECTIONS (Q.17-Q.19) : I , DIRECTIONS (Q.20-Q.22) : R
.S :

: A battery is connected to a potentiometer and a balance point is

obtained at 84 cm along the wire. When its terminals are
C :
connected by a 5W resistor, the balance point changes to 70 cm
( ) 1, 2 and 3 are correct ( ) 1 and 2 are correct
Q.20 Calculate the internal resistance of the cell.
( ) 2 and 4 are correct ( ) 1 and 3 are correct
Q.17 Which of the following statements are correct? (a) 4 W (b) 2 W (c) 5 W (d) 1 W
(1) Voltmeter should have high resistance. Q.21 Find the new position of the balance point when 5W
(2) Ammeter should have low resistance. resistance is replaced by 4W resistor.
(3) Voltmeter is placed in parallel across the conductor (a) 26.5 cm (b) 52 cm (c) 67.2 cm (d) 83.3 cm
in a circuit. Q.22 How can we change a galvanometer with Re = 20.0W and
(4) Ammeter is placed in parallel across the conductor Ifs = 0.00100 A into a voltmeter with a maximum range of
in a circuit. 10.0 V?
Q.18 Which are correct statements? (a) By adding a resistance 9980 W in parallel with the
(1) The Wheatstone bridge is most sensitive when all the galvanometer
four resistances are of the same order (b) By adding a resistance 9980 W in series with the
(2) Kirchhoff’s first law (for currents meeting at a junction in galvanometer
an electric circuit) expresses the conservtion of charge. (c) By adding a resistance 8890 W in parallel with the
(3) The rheostat can be used as a potential divider. galvanometer
(4) In a balanced Wheatstone bridge, interchanging the (d) By adding a resistance 8890 W in series with the
positions of galvanometer and cell affects the balance galvanometer
of the bridge.
Q.19 Figure shows a balanced Wheatstone's bridge DIRECTIONS (Q. 23-Q.25) : E
R = 5W Q = 50W : S -1 (A ) S -2
(R ). E ,
A C .Y
S = 10W P = 100W .
(a) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is a
correct explanation for Statement-1.
G (b) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True; Statement-2 is
NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.
(1) If P is sligh tly in cr eased, th e curr ent in the
(c) Statement -1 is False, Statement-2 is True.
galvanometer flows from A to C.
(d) Statement -1 is True, Statement-2 is False.
(2) If P is sligh tly in cr eased, th e curr ent in the
galvanometer flows from C to A. Q.23 S -1 : In meter bridge experiment, a high
(3) If Q is slightly incr eased, the current in th e resistan ce is always con nected in ser ies with a
galvanometer flows from C to A. galvanometer.
(4) If Q is slightly incr eased, the current in th e S -2 : As resistance increases current through the
galvanometer flows from A to C. circuit increases.

RESPONSE 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

GRID 22. 23.

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Q.24 S -1: A potentiometer of longer length is used Q.25 S -1: The e.m.f. of the driver cell in the
for accurate measurement. potentiometer experiment should be greater than the e.m.f.
S -2: The potential gradient for a potentiometer of the cell to be determined.
of longer length with a given source of . . . becomes S -2: The fall of potential across th e
small. potentiometer wire should not be less than the e.m.f. of
the cell to be determined.

RESPONSE GRID 24. 25.

 CURRENT ELECTRICITY - 1

DAILY PRACTICE PHYSICS

PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS
6. (a). The circuit is equivalent to Fig. It is a balanced
1. (b). The current in 1W resistance is 3A. The current in 3W wheatstone bridge between abcd, and then in parallel (2R)
resistance is resistances. Thus ignoring resistance between bd arm. The
R2 6 circuit is equivalent to three (2R) resistances in parallel
I1 = I = × 3 = 2A. (abc, adc, aRRc).
R1 + R 2 3+ 6
b
2
Therefore the ratio is .
3 R
a c
(R1 + R 2 ) 1 · ·
2. (d). R = + [(R1 + R2)2 + 4 R3
2 2 R
(R1 + R2)]1/2 .....(a)
R1 = 1W, R2 = 0. R3 = 2W. ......(b) d
From eqs. (a) and (b)
1 1 R R
1
R= + [1 + 4 × 2 × 1]1/2 = [1 + 3] = 2W.
2 2 2
1 1 1 1 3
3. (b). Since Q is connected in parallel the net resistance i.e. = + + =
becomes R/2, so the current I = 2V/R, double the value. R eq 2R 2R 2R 2R
4. (b). Since there is no current in edcb part, the p.d. across
be should be 2V. Let current in 500 W is I, then same current 2
Þ Req = R
flows through X (think). Therefore, for loop abefa, 3
12 = I (500) + IX 7. (c).
or 12 = I (500) + 2 (\ IX = 2 volt) b
Thus I = (1/50) A or from IX = 2,
X = 2 × 50 = 100 W. r r
5. (b). Let l1 be the initial length of the wire. Then the new a c
length will be A · r · B

110 11 r r
l2 = l = l
100 1 10 1
Since, the volume remains constant d

11 Imagine, A being pulled on the left side, then abcd becomes

A1l1 = A2l2 or A1 /A2 = l2/l1 = a balanced wheatstone bridge Fig. The arm bd can be
10
(where A1 and A2 are initial and final area of cross–section ignored. Then resistance between A, B becomes = r.
of the wire). 1 1 1 1
If R1 and R2 are the initial and final resistances, then
i.e. = + = Þ Req = r
R eq 2r 2r r
2
R1 l1 A 2 10 10 æ 10 ö 8. (d) R = 91´ 102 » 9.1 kW.
= = ´ =ç ÷
R 2 l 2 A1 11 11 è 11 ø
9. (d) Spacific resistance doesn't depend upon length and area.
2
R 2 æ 11ö
or =ç ÷ 10. (b). The diagram can be redrawn as shown in fig.
R1 è 10 ø
Now, percentage change in resistance is
DR æ R 2 - R1 ö
R1 × 100 = çè R ÷ø × 100
1

éæ 11 ö 2 ù
= êçè 10 ÷ø - 1ú × 100 = 21%
êë úû
 3W
2´ R
12. (c). R= 2+2 + Þ 2R + R2 = 8 + 4R + 2R
2+R
2W 4W
X A C B Y 4 ± 16 + 32 2 ± 2 3
Þ R2 – 4R – 8 = 0 Þ R = =
2
4W 8W R cannot be negative, hence R = 2 ± 2 3 = 5.46 W

6W
V2
13. (c). P = . If resistance of heater coil is R, then resistance
+ – R
2V
3W R
The effective resistance RAC between A and C of parallel combination of two halves will be
4
1 1 1 3 3
= + = P1 P2
R AC 2 4 4 \RAC = 4 ohm So = =
R/4 1
=
P2 P1 R 4
The effective resistance RCB between C and B
1 1 3 8 60 ´ 8 ´ 301
RCB = + = \RCB = ohm. 14. (c). Total kWh consumed = = 14.4
4 8 8 3 1000
Hence cost = 14.4 ´ 1.25 = ` 18
4 8
Now, RACB = RAC + RCB = + = 4ohm.
3 3 15. (d). Since all bulbs are identical they have the same
Corresponding to points X and Y, the resistances 3 ohm, 4 resistances. The current I flowing through 1 branches at
ohm and 6 ohm are in parallel, hence effective resistance A. So current in 2 and 3, as well as in 4 will be less than I.
RXY is The current through 5 is also I. Thus 1 and 5 glow equally
brightly and more than 2, 3 or 4.
1 1 1 1 4+3+ 2 9
= + + = = 16. (b). Let R1 and R2 be the resistances of the coils, V the
R XY 3 4 6 12 12 supply voltage, Q the heat required to boil the water.
12 4 Heat produced by first coil of resistance R1 in time t1
\ RXY = = ohm.
9 3 V 2 t1 V 2 ´ 6 ´ 60
(= 6 min) = Q = = cal ......(a)
4 2 JR1 4.2R1
Total resistance R of the circuit = + = 2W.
3 3 Heat produced in second coil of resistance R2 in time
t2 (= 8 min)
2
Current in the circuit = =1A
2 V 2 t1 V 2 ´ 6 ´ 60
=Q= = .....(b)
Power dissipated in the circuit = i2 R = 1 × 2 = 2 watts JR 2 4.2R 2
Potential difference between X and
Equating (a) and (b), we get
4 4
Y = i × RXY = 1 × = V.. 6 8 R
3 3 = i.e. 2 = 8 = 4
R2 R2 R1 6 3
4
\ Potential difference across 3 ohm resistor = V.. 4
3 or R2 = R .....(c)
3 1
4/3 4 (i) When the two heating coils are in series, the effective
Current in 3 ohm resistor = = = 0.44 amp.
3 9 resistance is
( 30 + 30 ) 30 60 ´ 30 4 7
11. (c). Requivalent = 30 + 30 + 30 = = 20 W R' = R1 + R2 = R1 + .R = R .
( ) 90 3 1 3 1
with two coils in series, let the kettle take t' time to boil.
V 2 1
\ i= = = ampere V2 t ' V2 t '
R 20 10 Q= = .....(d)
JR ' æ7 ö
4.2 ´ ç R1 ÷
è3 ø
 t'
Comparing (a) and (d), we get = 6 × 60
(7 / 3)
24V
7 21V
or t' = × 6 × 60 sec = 14 min.
3
(ii) When the two heating coils are in parallel, the effective
resistance is,
3V
æ4 ö
R1 ç R1 ÷
R1 R 2 è3 ø 4
R ¢¢ = = = R1
R1 + R 2 æ4 ö 7
R1 + ç R1 ÷
è3 ø 22
P1 v2 R L æv ö æ 9ö
= 1 Þç 1÷ =ç ÷ =9
In parallel arrangement of heating coils, let t" be the time P2 R L v 22 è v2 ø è 3ø
taken by kettle to boil, so
Sol. (18-20).
V2t " V 2 t '' 12V
Q= = .....(5) I= = 2A
JR " æ4 ö (1 + 5) W
4.2 ´ ç R1 ÷
è7 ø
1W 12 V
Comparing (a) and (5), we get

t" 4
= 6 × 60 or t" = × 6 × 60 sec = 3.43 min.
(4 / 7) 7
17. (c).

7.5amp
24V 5W
v 15V 2kW é 1.5 ´ 6 ù
I= R ê R p = 7.5 ú Þ Rate of chemical energy conversion = EI = 12 × 2 = 24 W
eq ë û and P (in battery) = I 2 r = 4 W
Also, P (in resistor) = I 2 r = 20 W
18. (a) 19. (c) 20. (a)
9V 1.2kW
21. (d) Resistivity of a semiconductor decreases with the
temperature. The atoms of a semiconductor vibrate with
larger amplitudes at higher temperatures thereby
increasing it's conductivity not resistivity.
240 60 22. (d) It is quite clear that in a battery circuit, the point of
I= Þ = 7.5mA lowest potential is the negative terminal of the battery
32 8
and the current flows from higher potential to lower
(1) Currrent I is 7.5mA potential.
(2) Voltage drop across RL is 9 volt 23. (b) The temperature co-efficient of resistance for metal is
positive and that for semiconductor is negative.
P1 v12 R 2 225 ´ 6 In metals free electrons (negative charge) are charge
(3) P = R 2
Þ
2 ´ 81
= 16.66
carriers while in p-type semiconductors, holes (positive
2 1 v2
charge) are majority charge carriers.
(4) After intercharging the two resistor R1 and R2

v 24
I= = ´ 7 = 3.5mA
R eq (48)
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(1) (d). Let R is resistance of the voltmeter. The effective

V 25
resistance across points A, B is (7) (a). \ i = = A
R 1000
60 ´ R Let R' be the required resistance to be connected in
r= ..............(1)
60 + R series with voltmeter.
The current in the circuit is I = 12/(50 + r)
V'
The p.d. across AB points is V = Ir So i =
R+R'
12
or 6 = ×r or 50 + r = 2r 25
50 + r Here V' = 250, R = 1000 W and i = A
or r = 50 W ..............(2) 1000
using it in (1), 25 250
\ = Þ R' = 9000 W.
60 1000 1000 + R '
we get 50 =
60 + R (8) (d). The potential difference between A and B in the absence
300 + 5R = 6R of voltmeter = 2 volt.
K
or R = 300 W + – ()
VAB

G G G 4V
R1 R2
(2) (c). S = = = W B
n - 1 100 - 1 99 A 4kW
4kW
ig 10
(3) (b). S = G= × 99 = 111W
i - ig 100 - 10
4kW
80 ´ 80 V
(4) (c). R = 20 + = 60W RV
80 + 80
V 2 1
i= = = amp. Current flowing in the circuit
R 60 30
E E
1 I= =
\ V = iR' = × 40 = 1.33 volt. RR R2 + R '
30 R2 + 1 V
R1 + R V
(5) (a). According to Kirchhoff's first law
At junection A, iAB = 2 + 2 = 4A
At junection B, iAB = iBC – 1 = 3A 4 2
I= = ampere
4´4 3
2A 4+
1A 4+4
1.3 A Potential difference measured by voltmeter
A B
C 2 4
2A V'AB = IR' = ×2=
i 3 3
At junection C, i = iBC – 1.3 = 3 – 1.3 = 17 amp Error in the reading of voltmeter
(6) (b). The current required for a full-scale deflection of the
4 2
galvanometer is = VAB – V'AB = 2 – = volt
i = 4.0 x 10-4 x 25 = 10-2 A 3 3
Let a resistance R W is to be connected in series 2
The error in voltmeter reading for 2 volt p.d. = volt
V 3
Then by the ohm's law, we have i =
G+R The error in voltmeter reading for 1 volt p.d.
Here G = 50 W, V = 2.5 V and i = 10-2 A 2 1 1
´ = volt
=
V 2.5 3 2 3
\ G+R= = -2 = 250
i 10 the error in voltmeter reading for 100 volt p.d.
Þ R = 250 – G = 250 – 50 = 200W. 100
= = 33.3% volt
3
(9) (d). E = V + I r = I R + I r 13. (b) Cells area joined in parallel when internal resistance is
Þ E = 0.25 x 10 + 0.25 × r higher then a external resistance. (R << r)
In second stage
E
Þ E = 0.5 × 4 + 0.5 r i=
r
Subtracting eq. (b) from eq. (a) R+
n
2.5 + 0.25 r – 2.0 – 0.5 r = 0
0.5 = 0.25 r E
14. (b). Current in the ammeter I =
0.5 é R 'ù
R '+ r ê1 + ú
r= = 2W. ë Rû
0.25
(10) (d) Suppose current through different paths of the circuit On increasing the value of R, the denominator will
is as follows. decrease and consequently the value of I will increase.
15. (a)
28 W 54 W I/6
I/3
I I/6

1 6V 2 I/3
I3 I/6 I/3
I/3 I/3
I/3
8V 12 V
I/6 I/3
After applying KVL for loop (1) and loop (2) I
I/6
1
We get 28i1 = – 6 – 8 Þ i1 = - A E
2
Let ABCDEFGH be skeleton cube formed of twelve
1 equal wires each of resistance R. Let a battery of e.m.f.
and 54i2 = – 6 – 12 Þ i2 = - A
3 E be connected across A and G. Let the total current
entering at the corner A and leaving the diagonally
5
Hence i3 = i1 + i2 = - A opposite corner G be I. By symmetry the distribution
6 of currents in wires of cube, according to Kirchoff's I st
law is shown in fig. ApplyingKirchoff's IInd law to mesh
5X + 2 × 10
(11) (d) VAB = 4 = Þ = 20 W ADCGEA, we get
X + 10
1 1 1
12. (b) The circuit can be simplified as follows – R– R– R+E=0
3 6 3
B C
30 W 5
i1 or E = IR ......(a)
i3 i3 6
A D If RAB is equivalent resistance between comers A and B,
40 W 40 V then from Ohm’s law comparing (a) and (b), we get
i2
F E 5
IRAB = IR
40 W 80 V 6
16. (d).
Applying KCL at junction A (y – z)
H
i3 = i1 + i2 ...(i) G
Applying Kirchoff's voltage law for the loop ABCDA y
I = x + 2y z (y – z)
– 30i1 – 40i3 + 40 = 0 A 2 (y–z)
Þ – 30i1 – 40(i1 + i2) + 40 = 0 y D
Þ 7i + 4i2 = 0 ...(ii) x z
Applying Kirchoff's voltage law for the loop ADEFA. E
(y – z)
– 40i2 – 40i3 + 80 + 4 = 0 y E F
Þ – 40i2 – 40(i1 + i2) = – 120
Þ i2 + 2i2 = 3 ...(iii) (y – z)
On solving equation (ii) and (iii) i1 = – 0.4 A. x + 2y B y C
 Let I = x + 2y current enter at point A, when a battery of The distribution of currents, keeping in mind symmetry
e.m.f. E and no internal resistance is connected across edge condition, is shown in fig.
AB. The edges AD and AH are symmetrically connected Let R (= 2W) be the resistance of each wire.
to A, therefore they will carry equal currents. The Applying Kirchoff's II law to mesh DGFC, we get
distribution of currents according to Kirchoff's Ist law is æ1 ö
shown in fig. çè - I1÷ø R + (I – 2I1)
2
If RAB is equivalent resistance, then from Ohm's law,
E = RAB I = RAB (x + 2y) ....(a) æ1 ö
and from Kirchoff's law applied to mesh containing AB R + çè - I1÷ø R – I1 R = 0
2
and cell E is
Rx=E .....(b) æ1 ö
(since R is resistance of each wire) or 2 çè - I1÷ø + (I – 2I1) – I1 = 0
2
Applying Kirchoff's II law to mesh AHEB
yR + zR + yR – xR = 0 or x – 2y – z = 0 .....(c) 2
or 2I – 5I1 = 0 or I1 = I ...... (b)
Applying Kirchoff's II law to mesh DGFC 5
nd
Applying Kirchoff's II law to external circuit AHEBE',
(y – z) R + 2 (y – z) R – zR = 0
or 4(y – z) –z = 0 or 4y = 5 z .....(d) we get
i.e. z = (4/5) y 1 1
.....(E) R + I1 R + R = E
2 2
Substituting this value in (c), we get
2
4 IR + IR = E' [Using (b)]
x – 2y – y = 0 5
5
7
14 5 or IR = E ......(c)
or y = x i.e. y = x 5
5 14 Comparing (a) and (c), wet get
Substituting value of y in (a), we get
7 7 7
æ 10 ö RAB I = IR i.e. RAB = R = × 2 = 2.8 W
E = RAB çè x + x÷ø 5 5 5
14 18. (c). In the first case I = E/(r + R) and in the second case
24 I' = E/(r + R/2) = 2E/(2r + R)
E = RAB x= R. x Using E = I(r + R), we get
14
æ 2r + 2R ö æ R ö
24 7 I' = I çè ÷ø = I çè 1 + ÷
RAB = R \ RAB = R. 2r + R 2r + R ø
14 12
17. (a). Thus the term in bracket is greater than 1 but less than
H (I/2-I1) 2. Thus 2I > I' > I
G 19. (b). Let R be the combined resistance of galvanometer and
I/2 an unknown resistance and r the internal resistance of
I I1 I/2-I1 I-2I1
A
each battery. When the batteries, each of e.m.f. E are
y D connected in series, the net e.m.f. = 2E and net internal
I1
resistance = 2r
E
E
I/2-I1 2E 2 ´ 15
F \ Current i1 = or 1.0 =
R + 2r R + 2r
I/2 I/2-I1 \ R + 2r = 3.0. ...(i)
· When the batteries are connected in parallel, the e.m.f.
I B I/2 C
remains E and net internal resistance becomes r/2. therefore
Let a battery of e.m.f. E is applied between points A and B. E 2E
Current i2 = =
Let a current I, enter through point A. r 2R + r
R+
If RAB is equivalent resistance between points A and B, 2
then from Ohm's law
RAB I = E 2E 2 ´ 15
\ 2R + r = = = 5.0 ...(i)
i2 0.6
Solving (i) and (ii), we get r = 1/3 W.
20. (a). The circuit with current distribution is shown in fig. 21. (a). After full charging, the steady current in the condenser
is zero, hence no current will flow in 4W resistance.
C
E 6 6
I= = = =1.5 A
i R+R' æ 2 ´ 3 ö 28 + 12
28 + ç
F è 2 + 3 ÷ø
G
100W Let current flowing in 2W resistance is I1
H
E i1 300W \ 2W and 3W resistance are connected in parallel
200W \ 2I1 = (1.5 – I1) x 3
D 5I1 = 4.5
i - i1
i I1 = 0.9 amp.
D
A B 24. (d). Ig
i G
110V
Applying Kirchoff's second law to the loop DEFGHID,
R
we have i1 × 100 – (i – i1) × 200 = 0
I–Ig
300 i1 – 200 i = 0 ......(1)
Now applying Kirchoff's second law to loop ADIHGCBA, For Ammeter IgG = (I – Ig) R
50 × 10–6 × 100 = 5 × 10–3 × (R) Þ R » 1W
we have. (i – i1) 200 + i × 300 = 110 For voltmeter Ig (R + G) = V
500i – 200 i1 = 110 .....(2) 50 mA (R + G) = 10V Þ R + G = 200 kW Þ R » 200kW
Solving eqs. (1) and (2), we get 25. (a) Potential at A = 6V
VA – VC = 4
3 1 Þ VC = 2V
i= amp and i1 = amp.
10 5 VAD VAC AD 4 2
26. (d) = = = = ;
VAB VAB AB 6 3
1
Current in 100 ohm resistance i1 = amp.
5 200
AD = cm.
3
1 27. (a) D is balance point, hence no current
Current in 200 ohm resistance i – i1 =
10 28. (a) Voltameter measures current indirectly in terms of mass
of ions deposited and electrochemical equivalent of
3
Current in 300 ohm resistance i = amp. æ mö
10 the substance çè I = ÷ø . Since value of m and Z are
Zt
Potential difference between A and C
measured to 3rd decimal place and 5th decimal place
= Potential difference across 100 ohm respectively. The relative error in the emasurement of
resistance current by voltmeter will be very small as compared to
or potential difference across 200 ohm resistance that when measured by ammeter directly.
29. (c) The e.m.f. of a dry cell is dependent upon the electrode
\ VA – VC = current × resistance
potential of cathode and anode which in turn is
1 dependent upon the reaction involved as well as
= i1 × 100 = × 100 = 20 volt. concentration of the electrolyte. It has nothing to do
5
with size of the cell.
Potential difference between C and B is given by So, statement-1 is false and statement-2 is true.
30. (d) V = E – ir = 4 – 2 × 2 = 0, During charging V > E.
3
VC – VB = i × 300 = × 300 = 90 volt.
10
 CURRENT ELECTRICITY - 3

DAILY PRACTICE
PROBLEMS
PHYSICS
SOLUTIONS 38
e R 9 ´ 18
1. (a) Potential gradient x = . RAB = = 6W
( R + Rh + r ) L 27

0.2 ´10-3 ir 0.1 ´ 10-7

(c) Potential gradient ( x) =
2 R = = 10-2 V / m
Þ = ´ Þ R = 4.9W. 10. -6
10-2 ( R + 490 + 0 ) 1 A 10
2. (c) Let S be larger and R be smaller resistance connected æ 100 - l ö
in two gaps of meter bridge. 11. (d) S = ç ÷ .R
è l ø
æ 100 - l ö 100 - 20
\S = ç ÷R = R = 4R ......(i) æ 100 - l ö
è l ø 20 Initially, 30 = ç ÷ ´10 Þ l = 25cm
è l ø
When 15W resistance is added to resistance R, then
æ 100 - l ö
æ 100 - 40 ö 6 Finally, 10 = ç ÷ ´ 30 Þ l = 75cm
S=ç ÷ ( R + 15) = ( R + 15 ) .......(ii) è l ø
è 40 ø 4
So, shift =50cm.
From equations (i) and (ii) R = 9W
E1 l1 + l2 (6 + 2) 2
æ l1 ö æ 240 ö 12. (d) = = =
E2 l1 - l2 (6 - 2) 1
3. (b) r = R ç l - 1÷ = 2 ç 120 - 1÷ = 2W
è 2 ø è ø
E1 l1 + l2 58 + 29 3
4. (a) Potential difference per unit length 13. (c) = = =
E2 l1 - l2 58 - 29 1
V 2
= = = 0.5V / m 14. (d)
L 4
e R 2 10
e R 5 5 E= ´l = ´ ´ 0.4 = 0.16 V
5. (d) E = . ´ l Þ 0.4 = ´ ´l ( R + Rh + r ) L (10 + 40 + 0) 1
( R + Rh + r ) L ( 5 + 45 + 0 ) 10
Þ l = 8m

ïì ( 25 + 5) ïü
6. (d) Current through 2W = 1.4 í 10 + 2 + 25 + 5 ý = 1A
ïî ( ) ( ) ïþ
15. (c)
7. (c) Post office box is based on the principle of
Wheatstone’s bridge.
æl ö æ 150 ö
8. (b) Using r = R ç 1 - 1÷ = 2 ç - 1 ÷ = 1W
è l2 ø è 100 ø
9. (a) Since the given bridge is balanced, hence there will be Resistance of the part AC
no current through 9W resistance. This resistance has
R AC = 0.1´ 40 = 4W and RCB = 0.1´ 60 = 6W
no effect and must be ignored in the calculations.
X 4
9W In balanced condition = Þ X = 4W
6 6
5W 4W Equivalent resistance Req = 5W

1.4 A 5
so current drawn from battery i = = 1A .
5

æ l1 - l2 ö æ 55 - 50 ö
10 W 8W 16. (a) r = ç l ÷ ´ R ¢ Þ r = çè 50 ÷ø ´ 10 = 1W
è 2 ø
14 W
17. (c) Potential gradient If P is slightly icnreased, potential of C will decrease.
V e R Hence current will from A to C.
x= =
L ( R + Rh + r ) L If Q is slightly increased, potential of C will increase.
Hence current will flow from C to A.
2.2
Þ 2.2 ´ 10-3 = ´1 Þ R ' = 990W 25-27
(10 + Rh )
We have

E 2.4 ´ 10-3 V 10.0V

18. (a) E = xl = irl Þ i = = = 4 ´ 10-4 A Rs = - Rc = - 20.0W = 9980W
rl 1.2 ´ 5 Ifs 0.00100A
19. ( b) Give circuit is a balanced Wheaststone bridge circuit, At full-scale deflection, Vab = 10.0V, voltage across the
hence it can be redrawn as follows meter is 0.0200 V, voltage across Rs is 9.98 V, and current
through the voltmeter is 0.00100 A. In this case most of the
voltage appears across the series resistor.
The equivalent meter resistance is Req = 20.0 W + 9980 W
= 10,000W . Such a meter is described as a "1,000 ohms-
per-volt meter" referring to the ratio of resistance to full-
scale deflection. In normal operation the current through
the circuit element being measured is much greater than
0.00100 A, and the resistance between points a and b in
the circuit is much less than 10,000W. So the voltmeter
draws off only a small fraction of the current and disturbs,
only slightly the circuit being measured.
12 ´ 6 25. (d), 26. (c), 27. (b)
RAB = 12 + 6 = 4 W.
( ) 28. (d) The resistance of the galvanometer is fixed. In meter
20. (a) Balancing length is independent of the cross sectional bridge experiments, to protect the galvanometer from
area of the wire. a high current, high resistance is connected to the
21. (a) In meter bridge experiment, it is assumed that the galvanometer in order to protect it from damage.
resistance of the L shaped plate is negligible, but 1
actually it is not so. The error created due to this is 29. (a) Sensitivity µ µ (Length of wire)
Potential gradiant
called, end error. To remove this the resistance box and
the unknown resisance must be interchanged and then 30. (a) If either the e.m.f. of the driver cell or potential
the mean reading must be taken. difference across the whole potentiometer wire is lesser
22. (a) Ammeter is always connected in series with circuit. than the e.m.f. of the experimental cell, then balance
point will not obtained.
23. (a) In balanced Wheastone bridge, the arms of
galvanometer and cell can be interchanged without
affecting the balance of the bridge.

24. (d)
W W

W W