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Science · 2022 · 3 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q12
(a) List the factors on which the resistance of a uniform cylindrical conductor of a given material depends. (b) The resistance of a wire of 0.01 cm…
(a)
List the factors on which the resistance of a uniform cylindrical conductor of a given material depends.
(b)
The resistance of a wire of $\displaystyle 0.01$ cm radius is $\displaystyle 10 \Omega$. If the resistivity of the wire is $\displaystyle 50 \times 10^{-8} \Omega \mathrm{~m}$, find the length of this wire.
OR
(a)
What is the meaning of electric power of an electrical device ? Write its SI unit.
(b)
An electric kettle of $\displaystyle 2$ kW is used for $\displaystyle 2$ h . Calculate the energy consumed in
(i)
kilowatt hour and
(ii)
joules.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) (i) Length of the conductor (l)
(ii) Area of cross-section of the conductor (A)
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