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 Which has greater resistance 1 kW electric heater or a 100 W filament bulb both marked for 220 V?

Important Questions on Electricity

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 A wire of uniform area of cross section is stretched to four times its original length. What factor does its resistivity change?

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 Why resistance become less in parallel combination?

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A wire of resistance 20 ohm is bent in the form of a closed circle. What is the effective resistance between the two points at the ends of any diameter of the circle?

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Define resistivity. How does it vary If:

(i) Length is doubled (ii) Area is halved (iii) Length and area are doubled (iv) Area is doubled.

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An electric bulb is marked 100 W, 230 V. What is the energy produced by the bulb in 20 minutes when operated at 230 V?

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How many electrons are there in one coulomb of charge?

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Why is Tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of incandescent lamps?

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Why is an ammeter likely to be burnt out if you connect it in parallel?