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A student sets up her circuit, for finding the equivalent resistance of two resistors R1 and R2 in series, in the manner as shown. She did not obtain the correct result in her experiment because of a mistake in her circuit. What mistake did she commit and what should do to correct this mistake? 

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Important Questions on Electricity

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The given circuit diagram shows the experimental arrangement of different circuit components for determination of equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in series. Name the components X, Y and Z shown in the circuit.

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For carrying out the experiment, on finding the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in series, a student sets up the circuit as shown. On further verification, he finds out that the circuit has one or more faults. Mention the fault.

(i) The resistors R1 and R2 have not been correctly connected in series.

(iI) The voltmeter has not been correctly connected in the circuit. 

(iii) The ammeter has not been correctly connected in the circuit.

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What will be the ammeter reading for the circuit shown in the figure? 

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The diagram shows a network of four resistors which is connected to an electric source. Identify the resistors which are connected in series in this network.

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The following instruments are available in a laboratory:

Milliammeter A1 of range 0-300 mA and least count 10 mA.

Milliammeter A2 of range 0-200 mA and least count 20 mA.

Voltmeter V1 of range 0-5 V and least count 0.2 V.

Voltmeter V2 of range 0-3 V and least count 0.3 V.

Out of the following pairs of instruments, which pair would be the best choice for carrying out the experiment to determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors connected in series?

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Which is the correct setup for determining the equivalent resistance of two R1 and R2 connected in parallel and why?

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Give the circuit diagram and formula used to determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors R1 and R2 connected in parallel.
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Which two circuit components are connected in parallel in the following circuit diagram?

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