Question

Consider the following circuits : In which circuit will the power dissipated in the circuit be (I) minimum (II) maximum ? Justify your answer.

Two lamps, rated 100 W; 220 V and 60 W; 220 V are connected in parallel to electric main supply of 220 V. Find the current drawn by the two lamps from the supply.

The potential difference across the two ends of a circuit component is decreased to one-third of its initial value, while its resistance remains constant. What change will be observed in the current flowing through it? Name and state the law which helps us to answer this question.

Draw a schematic diagram of a circuit consisting of a battery of four 1·5 V cells, a 5 Ω resistor, a 10 Ω resistor and a 15 Ω resistor and a plug key, all connected in series. Now find (I) the electric current passing through the circuit, and (II) potential difference across the 10 Ω resistor when the plug key is closed.

When is the potential difference between two points said to be 1 volt?