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The wire of length L and resistance R is stretched so that the radius of its cross-section is halved. What is its new resistance?

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Important Questions on Electric Current Through Conductors

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Masses of three pieces of wires made of the same metal are in the ratio 1:3:5 and their lengths are in the ratio 5:3:1. The ratios of their resistances are:
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The internal resistance of a cell of emf 2 V is 0.1 Ω. It is connected to a resistance of 0.9 Ω. The voltage across the cell will be:
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100 cells each of emf 5V and internal resistance 1Ω are to be arranged so as to produce maximum current in a 25Ω resistance. Each row contains equal number of cells. The number of rows should be 
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Five dry cells each of voltage 1.5 V are connected as shown in diagram

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What is the overall voltage with this arrangement?

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In given circuit diagram two resistors are connected to a 5V supply: Calculate potential difference across the 8Ω resistor.

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In given circuit diagram two resistors are connected to a 5V supply. A third resistor is now connected in parallel with 6Ω resistor. Will the potential difference across the 8Ω resistor the larger, smaller or the same as before? Explain the reason for your answer.

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Prove that the current density of a metallic conductor is directly proportional to the drift speed of electrons.

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Distinguish between Ohmic and non-ohmic substances. Explain the answer with the help of an example.