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TOPIC 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 1, Acirouitis set up as shown. 3, The diagram shows a circuit in which all the switches are open. I ow I Which switch positions would obtain a resistance of I 6 Q between X and Y? sas, @ 450 20 x Y 20 sa S 20 8: & Ss A Closed Closed Closed B Closed Closed Open C Open Closed Closed Which row in the table shows the readings on the D Open Open Closed meters? Reading on. ‘Reading on_ voltmeter (V) ammeter (A) 4, What will be the reading on the ammeter in the a 206 1.00 circuit shown below? B 2.00 2.00 30V c 3.00 2.00 |, D 4.00 1.00 | 2. In the circuit diagram shown below, the current I delivered by the 6 V battery will be 500 1 1002 ov 30 A 100A B 50A Cc 09a D 100V A. less than 2A, B 2A, CC more than 2A. D infinitely large. 173 Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 5. 6 ‘Acell is connected in series with an ammeter and a lamp. The current is 1.0 A. oe In which cireuit, using identical cells, lamps and. ammeters, is the current reading 2.0 A? A B tt ) O—-B- ‘Two 6 2 resistors are connected to a 12 V cell and an ammeter as shown in the following figure. Find the reading on the ammeter. 692 62 AIA B 2A Cc 4A D WA 1, 174 The circuit diagram shows two ammeters connected as shown, my Which of the following sets of readings about ammeter A, and A, are correct? A ABA, B A,>0,A,-0 C ADA, D A. 176 15. The diagram shows a circuit in which all the switches are open. To obtain a resistance of 6 © between X and Y, which of the following combinations shows the possible positions of the switches? 20 3a 5a x si 5] sf z 32 5 s. & Ss A Closed Closed Closed B Closed Closed Open C Open Closed Closed D Open Open Closed 16. At which point in the cireuit will the current be the smallest, assuming all the light bulbs are identical? 17, The circuit shown below uses a 12 V battery. A and B are identical lamps, each designed to work from a 6 V supply F +--+» ———_ ‘The lamp B is replaced by a voltmeter (connected in series). The switch is closed. Lamp A. A becomes brighter B becomes dimmer C remains unchanged D_ blows Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 18. When the pointer slides toward B, x increases and 21. In the circuit shown, the effect of closing the key K would be to power a x as 4 : Hiutinétivenmmee © eedineinynliat ‘A. increase the curren through Rs B__ increase the voltage across R.. A Increases Increases C decrease the voltage across Ra. B Decreases Increases D decreases the total current. CC Remains unchanged Increases D_ Remains unchanged Decreases 22, In the circuit shown, ammeter A, reads 4 mA and . ammeter A, reads 1 mA, The potential difference 19, In the circuits shown, all the resistors are identical. across the 300 @ resistor is Batteries for each circuit are identical. Which circuit has the largest current flowing through the batery? R A B J H+}! | =. 4H — c D F {tft (~) + OR A 2v B 25V Ld e c sv D 25V 20. Lamp C is replaced by a copper wire. 23. peti tidad Lwill light up when the switch le _ —@— Which statement is true? LampA LampD A Brighter Brighter B Brighter Dimmer ¢ OFF Dimmer D OFF Brighter ww I 1 only 2 only Land 2 only Land 3 only you Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 24, The circuit below shows a light dependent resistor L connected in series with a fixed resistor R. How will the readings of the current and the voltage V change when it is bright? OO x 7 T SS ° th L v A troreases Decreases B Tnoreass Increases © Decreases Decreases D Decreases Trereases 25. The diagram below shows an electrical circuit containing two identical resistors. The current from the 24-volt power supply is 7.0.4. 720A | 24-vott power supply Assuming that both the ammeter and voltmeter are ideal, which pair of readings is correct? Ammeter (A) Voltmeter (V) A 10 12 B 70 24 c 35 24 D 3.5 12 178 26. ‘Three similar light bulbs are connected to a . 28, constant-voltage d.c. supply as shown in the diagram. Each bulb operates at normal brightness and the ammeter registers a steady current. om rT ® ‘The filament of one the bulb breaks. What happens to the ammeter reading and to the brightness of the remaining bulbs? Ammeter reading Bulb brightness A Decreases Unchanged B Decreases Decreases c Increases Increases D Increases Unchanged In the circuit shown, the current through the 1 resistor is 60 mA. 20 30 ‘The current I is A Oma B 120mA CC 180mA D 360mA. ‘The diagram shows a thermistor and a light dependent resistor in series. x $2)" Which of these conditions will make the total resistance between X and Y the highest? ‘Temperature Lighting A Warm Bright B Warm Dim c Cool Bright D Cool Dim 29. 30. 31 P Q R ‘The potential difference across QR depends on ‘A. the temperature of the thermistor only B the temperature of the thermistor and resistance of C resistance of R, only D__ the potential difference across PR The diagram shows four 2 0 resistors connected to a 6 V cell of negligible internal resistance. 32. an ‘What is the reading of the ammeter when the switch is closed? A 083A B 10A Cc 124 D 133A 179 Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS The diagram below shows a complete circuit. A battery is connected to two identical resistors, R. pH In the circuit, V is a high-resistance voltmeter and A isa low-resistance ammeter. Initially, switch S is ‘opened. What is the effect on the voltmeter and ammeter readings when switch S is now closed? Ammeter reading Voltmeter reading A Increases Increases B Decreases Increases c Increases No change D ——Nochange Increases The figure below shows three identical light bulbs connected in a circuit, Ifa fourth light bulb is to be connected across bulb R as shown, predict how the brightness of the bulbs and the ammeter reading will be affected, if any. +, G@ - *& Q BulbP = BulbQ — BulbR ~— Ammeter A Same Same _—-Dimmer_Decreased B Brighter Brighter Dimmer Increased C Dimmer Dimmer Brighter _ Increased D Dimmer Dimmer Dimmer Decreased Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 33. In the circuit below, when the resistance of the variable resistor is decreased, Which of the following is the correct comparison for the ammeter readings in the circuit shown below? the voltmeter reading decreases. the voltmeter reading increases. the ammeter reading decreases. the ammeter reading increases. vou 34. In the circuit shown below, the light bulb will become brighter when x y XY A. Light is incident on the LDR and P is moved toX, B Light is incident on the LDR and P is moved wy. The LDR is covered and P is moved to X. D_ The LDR is covered and P is moved to Y. 35. The diagram below shows part of a complete circuit A current of 4 is flowing through two sets of parallel resistors. 00.0 1009 |, 4a we 1 2000 3002 ‘What are the values of the current, I, and f; as shown in the circuit? L & A 1A 1A B 1A 3A c 24 2A D 3A 3A 180 {t |-@- 1k Ih {up aR} | (.)}—e} 37. 38. vow In the two circuits below, state the ratio of the voltmeter readings, V, : V, ev \ ov 49 49 29 vow> ‘The diagram shows a circuit with resistors of equal resistance, The current at X is 3 A. What is the value of the current at Y? A 0A BIA Cc 2A D 3A 39. ‘The diagram shows a thermistor in a circuit. What will happen as the temperature of the surrounding increases? —— The light bulb will flash intermittently The light bulb will get dimmer. The light bulb wall get brighter. The light bulb is unaffected. vow> ‘The diagram shows two resistors that are connected in series, Ifthe resistance of the variable resistor is increased, what will happen? f = es Brightness of P will increase and brightness of Q will decrease. B__ Brightness of P will decrease and brightness of Qwill increase. Brightness of P and Q will increase. Brightness of P and Q will decrease, 181 al. 42. Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS The circuit below is switched on and all three lamps brighten up. What would happen when a wire is connected across XY? nv | k oo rl Lamp 3, ] oh) Lamp Lamp son von eK) x . Lamp Lamp2 Lamp3 A Brighter Dimmer Dimmer B Dimmer Off of cof Brighter Brighter D Same Brighier=——_‘Brghter The diagram below shows an electric circuit. @ ‘Acombination of 2.0 © resistors is connected across XY. The voltmeter reading is 6.0 V and the ammeter reading is 3.0A. ‘What diagram shows the correct combination of resistors? A B _— } > Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 43. In which circuit will a lamp glow more brightly when 45. The diagram shows three identical bulbs and rheostat less light shines on the circuit? connected in a circuit. 4 —1|-— ® ——I[r Ww W ee ele & & poo eco! How will the brightness of each bulb change ithe resistance of the rheostat is increased? LH &) BulbP BulbO BulbR A Dimmer Dimmer Brighter B Brighter Brighter Dimmer 44. The diagram shows four identical lamps connected in C Brighter Dimmer Brighter series with a 24 V battery. The ammeter registers a D Dimmer Brighter Dimmer reading of 0.60 A. &) 46. The diagram shows a potential divider circuit containing a light-dependent resistor (LDR) and a fixed resistor. ——+ oma (A y Oye we Le wit fp fixed @ resistor output pd What is the potential difference across, and the | J | current flowing through, one lamp? Which row shows the factors that affect the output Potential di Curent s . oe Os A, Thebrighinessof ‘The esistance ‘The input e oy tan thelightshining ofthefixed pd. 4 Da pane onthe LDR eestor A V y B v x x c x v Vv D x x V {= does affect pd. X = does not affect p.. 180 41, 48 49. ‘What is the current flowing through the resistor Rin 50, the following circuit? 2A oa A 3A B 4A Cc 6A D 9A A potential divider is connected in series with a fixed resistor as shown in the circuit 51 nv La a = F v By adjusting the potential divider, what are the ‘minimum and maximum readings on the voltmeter? Minimum reading Maximum reading mM Ww) A 0.00 4.00 B 0.00 8.00 c 0.00 9.00 D 4.00 12.00 32. Find the potential difference across the 2 © resistor in the circuit below. 4 20 10 A 133V B 2.00V Cc 266V D 3.00V 183 Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS Diodes and lamps are connected as shown below. Which of the light bulbs will light up? ~ tains °@ Os A None B PandQ C Pands D PQands The diagram shows three identical resistors connected in series to a battery of e.m.f. of 6 volts. ey The dots a, b and c are exposed points of the copper wires. If the jockey touches the points a, b and c in turn, what will the voltmeter readings be? When jockey When jockey When jockey touchesa ——tuchssh——touches¢ A 6v 2V ov BB 6v av ov cov av 6v Dov 2V 6v In the circuit below, when the resistance of the variable resistor is decreased, ——— (v)} Zs the voltmeter reading decreases. the voltmeter reading increases. the ammeter reading decreases. the ammeter reading increases. yaw> Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS ‘The circuit consists of a cell, a variable resistor and a 56, Two resistors are connected in series between +6 V 2 Qresistor. The ammeter and voltmeter readings are and -2 V wires. 2 i . Aand 2 V respectively. nev Use the circuit to answer questions 53 and 54, k Y ' av 3a -2V ‘The value of R is A 00 > B30 53. What is the e.m.£. of the cell Cc 4a A 2 D 8a B 4V Cc 6v D 8v 57. The diagram shows a circuit with four voltmeter readings V, V,, V, and V,. 54, What is the resistance of the variable resistor? A 1a B 20 {tt ® c 39a D 4a eS iO: +e ‘55. In the circuit, three similar resistors are connected as shown. When switch S is opened as shown, the ammeter and voltmeter show their readings, | + Which equation relating the voltmeter readings must 5 be true? A V=ViFV2+Vs Bo V#VI=V:+V5 c D When S is closed, what would happen to the ammeter and voltmeter readings? Ammeter reading Voltmeter reading: A Increases Increases B Increases Decreases G Decreases Increases D Increases, Remains unchanged 184 ‘98. Three resistors are connected as shown in the circuit, below with points A and B connected to a source of direct current. se o—s 59. A thermistor is connected in a circuit with a 6 V cell, 3000 0 resistor and a voltmeter, as shown. The raph shows how the resistance of the thermistor varies with temperature. rd 30009 ov resistance / ‘To00| 6000) 000 4000) 3000 2000 1000) 0 34000 temperature /°C ‘What is the temperature of the thermistor when the voltmeter reads 4 V? 20°C 40°C 60°C 80°C gau> Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS 60. What is the reading on the voltmeter in the potential divider circuit below? 100 vo 100 ka v 300 kA. ovo A 25V BY Cc SOV D 100V 61. The circuit below shows three identical resistors connected with a 12 V battery. 1a ot wal] wal | ‘What is the reading of the voltmeter? A 8Vv B 6Y c av D 3Vv 62. The circuit shown is set up and then all the switches are closed. One switch is now opened and all the amps are lit. Which switch is opened? +} + ~@- 185 Chapter 18 : D.C, CIRCUITS 63 The diagram shows a circuit in which all the switches are open. 39 5 30 30 x ; 3m Sa cs Which switch positions would obtain the highest. resistance between X and Y? s S Ss A Closed Open Open B Closed Open Closed C Closed Closed Open D Closed Closed Closed A light dependent resistor (LDR) and a 500 9 resistor form a potential divider between voltage lines held at 430 V and 0 V as shown in the diagram, \ Y ¢——_______ 5002 Zz L_______aoy The resistance of the LDR is 1000 @ in the dark but drops to 100 9 in bright light. What is the corresponding change of potential difference between Xand ¥? A. Afall from 20 V to 5 V. BA fall from 30 Vto 5 V. CA fall from 5 V to 20 V. DA fall from $V to 30 V. 65, 66. In the circuit shown below, two resistors R, and Re, @ motor M and lamp L are connected to a suitable voltage supply. —i Ry ™ R The potential difference across each of the circuit, component is measured and recorded as shown in the table below. Circuit Component RM RL Potential Difference (V) 5.0 10.0 25 2.0 Which of the following inference is NOT TRUE? A. The resistance of Ry is twice of the resistance of R, B_ The lamp dissipates the least amount of power. The motor uses the greatest amount of electrical energy per unit time. D__ Ifthe motor is removed from the circuit and replaced with a wire, the current through each component would be 3 times of the existing value. When the switch S in the circuit below is closed, the readings on the voltmeter and ammeter change from 20 av ou ‘Voltmeter reading (A) Ammeter reading (V) A 2t04 0.5101 B 2t04 1102 c 4102 102 D 4102 05t01 67. Which resistor has the largest potential difference across it? nq 20 22 aah x Lh = Ba ¢c}ial 7 J rm 68. A circuit is set up with an LDR and a device of resistance 3000 Q. An ideal voltmeter is connected across the device and it shows an initial reading of ‘oO ‘When the intensity of light shining on the LDR increases slightly, which one of the following is possible reading for the voltmeter? Aly B 3V c sv D 8Vv 69. In the circuit below, the potential difference across, the 4 Q resistor is sat 7 ry 7a Ta} A ay B 6v c 8Vv Dov 187 Chapter 18 : D.C, CIRCUITS 70. Which of the following statements is a correct, n description about the circuit as shown? (Assume that the batteries and the light bulbs are of the same type) {t t F PY (Ay he? VL ub ab? Bulb 2 is slightly brighter than bulb 1 Bulb 2 is brighter than bulb 1 Bulb 2 is twice as bright as bulb 1 Both bulbs are equally bright A B c D What are the possible values for I, and Is in the circuit below? (Ay BA) A 10 56 B 20 25 c 25 20 D 5.0 40 Chapter 18 : D.C. CIRCUITS R. B. Five identical lamps were connected in the circuit shown below. Lamps P, R, U and T light up when switch S is opened. Which lamp wall not light up ‘when switch S is closed? vou none Three resistors are connected in series with a 3.0 V dry cell, A voltmeter is connected across each jstor. The readings on the voltmeters P, Q and R ate Vp, Vo and Va respectively. . 1 Lol Ee P Q Which one of the following correctly shows how the readings relate to one another? A VpVa>Vo 74, 75. 16. 188 ‘What will be the voltmeter reading in the circuit shown in figure below? ty {Ff 2a TH Tr A 00v B 6.0V C 36y D Tov Two 6 @ resistors are connected to a 12 V cell and an ammeter as shown in the following figure. What is the reading on the ammeter? 6a 1 6a 1A 2A 4a 36A In the circuit below, both resistors are identical vou | 1 R a “4 When K is opened, the ammeter reads 1 A. What is the reading on the ammeter when K is closed? A OSA BIA c 24 D 4A

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