CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q33 · 3 marks
(a)Explain the statement "Potential difference between two points is $\displaystyle 1$ volt".(b)What do the symbols given below represent in an electric circuit ? Write one function of each.
(i)(ii)
(a)
Explain the statement "Potential difference between two points is $\displaystyle 1$ volt".
(b)
What do the symbols given below represent in an electric circuit ? Write one function of each.
(i)
(ii)
Marking-scheme solution
(a) It means $\displaystyle 1$ joule of work is done to move a charge of $\displaystyle 1$ coulomb from one point of the conductor to the other.
(b) (i)
Ammeter.
Ammeter is used to measure electric current
Rheostat or variable resistance
Rheostat is used in a circuit to vary the resistance of the circuit
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