SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT – CURRENT ELECTRICITY

Time Duration: 30 minutes Total Marks: 20

S.No Answer the following: Marks

1. Write an expression connecting the resistance of a wire and specific resistance of [2]
its material. State the meaning of the symbols used.
2. Name a material used for making a standard resistor. State any one characteristic [2]
of the material to support your answer.
3. A wire of resistance 9 ohm having length 30 cm is tripled on itself. What is its new [2]
resistance?
4. List the factors that, the electromotive force is independent of. [3]
5. A cell of e.m.f. 1.5 V, internal resistance 1 Ω is connected to the resistors of 4 Ω [4]
and 20 Ω in series. Draw a circuit diagram and calculate:
(a) the current in the circuit, and
(b) the p.d. across each resistor.
6. Name the physical quantity which is measured in (i) kW (ii) kWh (iii) Wh [3]
7. Explain the statement: An electric bulb is rated as 100 W – 220 V. [1]
8. An electric appliance is rated 1500 W, 250 V. This appliance is connected to the [3]
mains of voltage 250 V. Calculate:
(a) the current drawn,
(b) the electrical energy consumed in 60 hours, and
(c) the cost of electrical energy consumed at the rate of ₹ 4.50 per unit.