Tuesday, September 30, 2008

TEST PAPER 2 - UNIT 2 - 25 MARKS

There are 14 questions in all and time limit is 45 minutes.

SECTION - A : CHOOSE APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVE : [1 mark each, Total marks 4]



  1. The equivalent resistance of three resistors, each of 6 Ω, connected in parallel is ______.

    1. 6 Ω
    2. 18 Ω
    3. 2 Ω
    4. 0.5 Ω

  2. Which of the following is not correct for the electrical work ?

    1. W = VQ
    2. W = VIt
    3. W = I2Rt
    4. W = I2RQ

  3. What is the frequency of current used domestically in India ?

    1. 50 Hz
    2. 60 Hz
    3. 110 Hz
    4. 220 Hz

  4. The principle of magnetic induction was given by ______.

    1. Faraday
    2. Galileo
    3. Oersted
    4. Ampere

    SECTION - B : ANSWER IN SHORT : [1 mark each, Total marks 4]


  5. Define : Electrical potential.
  6. What causes resistance in a conductor ?
  7. What is over-loading ?
  8. What is alternating current(AC) ?

    SECTION - C : ANSWER IN BRIEF : [2 marks each, Total marks 6]


  9. State two disadvantages of series connection.
  10. If 300 mA current passes through a lamp, how many electrons will pass through it in 1 minute ?
  11. Explain the work(importance) of a fuse.

    SECTION - D : ANSWER THE FOLLOWING : [3 marks each, Total marks 6]


  12. Explain the construction and working of a simple Voltaic cell.
  13. Explain the experiment to show the presence of magnetic field due to electric current.

    SECTION - E : ANSWER IN DETAIL : [5 marks each, Total marks 5]


  14. Describe Ohm's experiment OR Describe electric motor with neat diagram.

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