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Current Electricity

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Card 1Kirchhoff's Laws

State Kirchhoff's First Law (Current Law) and explain its physical significance.

Answer

Kirchhoff's First Law states that the algebraic sum of currents at any junction in an electrical network is zero: ∑Ii = 0. Sign convention: Currents arriving at junction are positive, currents leaving

Card 2Kirchhoff's Laws

State Kirchhoff's Voltage Law and its sign conventions.

Answer

Kirchhoff's Voltage Law states that the algebraic sum of potential differences and emfs in any closed loop is zero: ∑IR + ∑ε = 0. Sign conventions: (1) For resistors: Potential drop is negative when t

Card 3Kirchhoff's Laws

A junction has currents: 8A entering, 3A entering, 5A leaving, and current X leaving. Find X using Kirchhoff's Current Law.

Answer

Given: Currents entering = 8A, 3A; Currents leaving = 5A, X A Applying Kirchhoff's Current Law: ∑I = 0 Current entering - Current leaving = 0 (8 + 3) - (5 + X) = 0 11 - 5 - X = 0 6 - X = 0 Therefore,

Card 4Wheatstone Bridge

What is the condition for balancing a Wheatstone bridge? Derive it.

Answer

Condition: P/Q = S/R or PS = QR Derivation: For balanced bridge, galvanometer current Ig = 0 From Kirchhoff's laws: Loop ABDA: -I₁P + I₂S = 0 → I₁P = I₂S ... (1) Loop BCDB: -I₁Q + I₂R = 0 → I₁Q = I₂R

Card 5Wheatstone Bridge

In a Wheatstone bridge, P = 100Ω, Q = 200Ω, R = 150Ω. Find S for balance condition.

Answer

Given: P = 100Ω, Q = 200Ω, R = 150Ω For balance condition: P/Q = S/R 100/200 = S/150 1/2 = S/150 S = 150/2 = 75Ω Verification: P×R = 100×150 = 15000, Q×S = 200×75 = 15000 ✓ Therefore, S = 75Ω for bala

Card 6Wheatstone Bridge

Explain the principle of metre bridge and derive the formula for unknown resistance.

Answer

Principle: Wheatstone bridge using uniform wire of 1m length. Unknown resistance X in left gap, known resistance R in right gap. Derivation: For balance, X/R = RAD/RDB For uniform wire: RAD = ρℓx/A, R

Card 7Wheatstone Bridge

In a metre bridge, balance point is at 40cm from left end. If known resistance is 6Ω, find unknown resistance.

Answer

Given: Balance point at 40cm from left, R = 6Ω ℓx = 40cm, ℓR = 100-40 = 60cm Using metre bridge formula: X = R × (ℓx/ℓR) X = 6 × (40/60) = 6 × (2/3) = 4Ω Verification: X/R = 4/6 = 2/3, ℓx/ℓR = 40/60 =

Card 8Potentiometer

What is the principle of potentiometer? Define potential gradient.

Answer

Principle: Potential difference between two points on a uniform wire carrying steady current is directly proportional to the length between those points. Mathematically: VAC = K×ℓ, where K is potentia

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