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3.8 A heating element using nichrome connected to a 230 V supply draws an initial current of 3.2 A which settles after a few seconds to a steady value of 2.8 A. What is the steady temperature of the heating element if the room temperature is 27.0 °C? Temperature coefficient of resistance of nichrome averaged over the temperature range involved is 1.70 × 10–4 °C–1.
3.8 A heating element using nichrome connected to a 230 V supply draws an initial current of 3.2 A which settles after a few seconds to a steady value of 2.8 A. What is the steady temperature of the heating element if the room temperature is 27.0 °C? Temperature coefficient of resistance of nichrome averaged over the temperature range involved is 1.70 × 10–4 °C–1.
3.8 Given
Supply voltage, V = 230 V
Initial current drawn, I= 3.2 A
Final current drawn, = 2.8 A
Room temperature, T = 27.0 °C
Steady temperature, = ?
From Ohm’s law, we get initial resistance, = = Ω = 71.875 Ω
Final resistance, =
3.7 A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1 Ω at 27.5 °C, and a resistance of 2.7 Ω at 100 °C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.
3.7 A silver wire has a resistance of 2.1 Ω at 27.5 °C, and a resistance of 2.7 Ω at 100 °C. Determine the temperature coefficient of resistivity of silver.
3.7 Let us assume R = 2.1 Ω, T = 27.5 °C, = 2.7 Ω, = 100 , α = resistivity of silver
We know the relation of α can be given as
α = = = 3.94
3.6 A negligibly small current is passed through a wire of length 15 m and uniform cross-section 6.0 × 10–7 m2, and its resistance is measured to be 5.0 Ω. What is the resistivity of the material at the temperature of the experiment?
3.6 A negligibly small current is passed through a wire of length 15 m and uniform cross-section 6.0 × 10–7 m2, and its resistance is measured to be 5.0 Ω. What is the resistivity of the material at the temperature of the experiment?
3.6 Given, length of the wire, l = 15 m
Uniform cross section, A = 6.0
Resistance measured, R = 5.0 Ω
From the relation of
R = , where is the resistivity of the material, we get
= = 2 Ωm.
3.5 At room temperature (27.0 °C) the resistance of a heating element is 100 Ω. What is the temperature of the element if the resistance is found to be 117 Ω, given that the temperature coefficient of the material of the resistor is 1.70 × 10–4 °C–1.
3.5 At room temperature (27.0 °C) the resistance of a heating element is 100 Ω. What is the temperature of the element if the resistance is found to be 117 Ω, given that the temperature coefficient of the material of the resistor is 1.70 × 10–4 °C–1.
3.5 Let T be the room temperature and R be the resistance at room temperature and be the required temperature and be the resistance at that temperature and α be the coefficient of resistor.
We have:
T = 27 R = 100 Ω, = ?, = 117 Ω, α = 1.70&nb
3.4 (a) Three resistors 2 Ω, 4 Ω and 5 Ω are combined in parallel. What is the total resistance of the combination?
(b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 20 V and negligible internal resistance, determine the current through each resistor, and the total current drawn from the battery.
3.4 (a) Three resistors 2 Ω, 4 Ω and 5 Ω are combined in parallel. What is the total resistance of the combination?
(b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 20 V and negligible internal resistance, determine the current through each resistor, and the total current drawn from the battery.
3.4 (a) Let = 2 Ω, = 4 Ω, = 5 Ω
If the equivalent resistance is R, then = + + = + + = =
R = = 1.05 Ω
(b) The EMF of the battery = 20 V
Current through &nbs
3.3 (a) Three resistors 1 Ω, 2 Ω, and 3 Ω are combined in series. What is the total resistance of the combination?
(b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 12 V and negligible internal resistance, obtain the potential drop across each resistor.
3.3 (a) Three resistors 1 Ω, 2 Ω, and 3 Ω are combined in series. What is the total resistance of the combination?
(b) If the combination is connected to a battery of emf 12 V and negligible internal resistance, obtain the potential drop across each resistor.
3.3 (a) The equivalent resistance of the resistor in series is given by
R = 1 + 2 + 3 = 6 Ω
(b) From Ohm’s law, I = we get I = = 2 A.
Potential drop across 1 Ω resistor = I = 2 = 2 V
Potential drop across 2 Ω resistor = I = 2 = 4 V
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3.2 A battery of emf 10 V and internal resistance 3 Ω is connected to a resistor. If the current in the circuit is 0.5 A, what is the resistance of the resistor? What is the terminal voltage of the battery when the circuit is closed?
3.2 A battery of emf 10 V and internal resistance 3 Ω is connected to a resistor. If the current in the circuit is 0.5 A, what is the resistance of the resistor? What is the terminal voltage of the battery when the circuit is closed?
3.2 EMF of the battery = 10 V
Internal resistance of the battery, r = 3 Ω
Current in the circuit, I = 0.5 A
Let the resistance of the resistor be R
According to Ohm’s law
I =
R + r = or R = - r = - 3 = 17 Ω
Terminal voltage of the battery when the circuit is closed is
3.1 The storage battery of a car has an emf of 12 V. If the internal resistance of the battery is 0.4 Ω, what is the maximum current that can be drawn from the battery?
3.1 The storage battery of a car has an emf of 12 V. If the internal resistance of the battery is 0.4 Ω, what is the maximum current that can be drawn from the battery?
3.1 EMF of the battery, E = 12 V
Internal resistance of the battery, r = 0.4 Ω
Let the maximum current drawn = I
According to OHM’s law, E = Ir
So I = = amp = 30 amp
Therefore, the maximum current can be drawn is 30 ampere.
What role do Kirchhoff’s laws play in this chapter and how are they explained in NCERT solutions?
What role do Kirchhoff’s laws play in this chapter and how are they explained in NCERT solutions?
Kirchhoff's laws include the Loop Rule (KVL) and the Junction Rule. These are helpful in analyzing complex electrical circuits. The solutions explain the concepts behind these laws and help them in applying in various example problems involving the EMF sources and multiple resistors. By thoroughly p
How do NCERT solutions help in understanding Ohm’s Law and its applications?
How do NCERT solutions help in understanding Ohm’s Law and its applications?
According to the class 12 Physics chapter 3 NCERT solutions, Ohm's Law is a foundational principle in electrical circuits. It states that when the temperature is constant, the current passing through a conductor is directly proportional to the voltage across it. The NCERT solutions explain the law u