Question 1

When a light bulb is turned on,its resistance increases until it reaches operating temperature.What happens to the current in the bulb as it is warming up?
A)It stays constant.
B)It increases.
C)It decreases.
D)It increases at first and then decreases.

Accepted Answer

As the resistance of the bulb increases with the increase in temperature, according to Ohm's law (V=IR), the current in the bulb will decrease. Therefore, the correct choice is C) It decreases.

Question 2

When a 35.0-Ω resistor is connected across a 4.50-V battery,a current of 500 mA flows.What is the power output delivered by the emf of the battery?
A)613 W
B)140 W
C)8.75 W
D)4.38 W
E)306 W

Accepted Answer

The power output delivered by the battery can be calculated using the formula $P = IV$, where $I$ is the current and $V$ is the voltage. Given that the current $I = 500 \, \text{mA} = 0.5 \, \text{A}$ and the voltage $V = 4.50 \, \text{V}$, the power output is $P = 0.5 \, \text{A} \times 4.50 \, \text{V} = 2.25 \, \text{W}$. However, there seems to be a mistake in my initial calculation as none of the options match this result. The correct approach to calculate the power output delivered by the battery is still using $P = IV$, but let's correct the calculation based on the provided options and the correct understanding of the formula.Given:- $I = 500 \, \text{mA} = 0.5 \, \text{A}$- $V = 4.50 \, \text{V}$Correct calculation:$P = IV = 0.5 \, \text{A} \times 4.50 \, \text{V} = 2.25 \, \text{W}$Given the options and the mistake in my explanation, it's clear there was an error in my calculation or interpretation. The correct calculation should directly follow from the given values without deviation, and the correct answer should align with the options provided, suggesting a reevaluation is necessary.Reevaluating, the correct approach to find the power output, considering the options and the standard formula $P = IV$, should yield a result that matches one of the provided choices. Given the discrepancy, let's correct the oversight:The correct calculation for power output, considering the standard formula and the given values, should indeed be $P = IV$, but with accurate adherence to the provided data and options. The mistake in the explanation led to an incorrect conclusion initially. The correct answer, based on the options and the standard formula, should reflect the actual power output delivered by the battery in this scenario.

Question 3

Three resistors,with values of 1.0,4.0,and 10.0 Ω,respectively,are connected in series.What is the overall resistance of this combination?
A)0.7 Ω
B)5.0 Ω
C)4.0 Ω
D)15 Ω

Accepted Answer

When resistors are connected in series, their resistances add up to give the overall resistance. Therefore, the overall resistance of the combination is 1.0 + 4.0 + 10.0 = 15.0 Ω.

Question 4

A battery has an internal resistance R_int.Connecting a wire of negligible resistance between the terminals of the battery draws the maximum current I_max from this battery.If instead a resistor is connected between the terminals,a smaller current is produced.What value resistor placed across the terminals would result in the current produced to be half of I_max? A)0.63R_int B)R_int C)0.50R_int D)0.37R_int

Accepted Answer

The maximum current $I_{\text{max}}$ is drawn when the external resistance is zero (wire of negligible resistance). To halve this current, the external resistance $R_{\text{ext}}$ must equal the internal resistance $R_{\text{int}}$, as per the formula derived from Ohm's law for circuits with internal resistance: $I = \frac{V}{R_{\text{int}} + R_{\text{ext}}}$. When $R_{\text{ext}} = R_{\text{int}}$, the total resistance doubles, halving the current.

Question 5

When a 27.0-Ω resistor is connected across a 4.50-V battery,a current of 473 mA flows.What is the resulting terminal voltage of the battery?
A)30.7 V
B)6.86 V
C)12.8 V
D)57.1 V
E)0.537 V

Accepted Answer

We can use Ohm's Law to find the voltage drop across the resistor:

V = IR = (0.473 A)(27.0 Ω) = 12.8 V

The terminal voltage of the battery is the voltage before the resistor in the circuit, so we can find it by adding the voltage drop across the resistor to the original battery voltage:

Vt = V + Vr = 4.50 V + 12.8 V = 17.3 V

Therefore, the resulting terminal voltage of the battery is 17.3 V, which corresponds to choice C.

Question 6

Three resistors connected in series have individual voltages labeled ΔV₁,ΔV₂ and ΔV₃,respectively.Which of the following expresses the value of the total voltage ΔV_T taken over the three resistors together? A)ΔV_T = ΔV₁ + ΔV₂ + ΔV₃ B)ΔV_T = (1/ΔV₁ + 1/ΔV₂ + 1/ΔV₃) C)ΔV_T = ΔV₁ = ΔV₂ = ΔV₃ D)ΔV_T = (1/ΔV₁ + 1/ΔV₂ + 1/ΔV₃)−¹

Accepted Answer

The total voltage across a series connection of resistors is the sum of the individual voltages across each resistor. Therefore, ΔV_T = ΔV₁ + ΔV₂ + ΔV₃.

Question 7

Which resistor is in series with resistor R? A)R₁ B)R₂ C)R₃ D)R₄

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Question 8

An 8.00-Ω resistor is connected to a battery with internal resistance of 0.200 Ω.If the terminal voltage across the battery is 9.00 V,what is the battery's emf?
A)8.78 Ω
B)9.23 Ω
C)0.225 Ω
D)0.178 Ω

Accepted Answer

From Kirchhoff's loop rule applied to the circuit:

emf - IR - Ir = 0,

where I is the current in the circuit.

Solving for emf gives:

emf = IR + Ir = (8.00 Ω)(I) + (0.200 Ω)(I) = (8.20 Ω)(I).

The terminal voltage across the battery is given by V = emf - Ir = 9.00 V, so we have:

9.00 V = (8.20 Ω)(I) - (0.200 Ω)(I) = (8.00 Ω)(I).

Solving for I gives:

I = V / (8.00 Ω) = 1.125 A.

Substituting back into the expression for emf gives:

emf = (8.20 Ω)(1.125 A) = 9.23 V.

Therefore, the correct answer is B.

Question 9

Three resistors with values of R₁,R₂ and R₃,respectively,are connected in series.Which of the following expresses the total resistance,R_T,of the three resistors? A)R_T = R₁ + R₂ + R₃ B)R_T = (1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + 1/R₃) C)RT = R₁ = R₂ = R₃ D)R_T = (1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + 1/R₃)−¹

Accepted Answer

When resistors are connected in series, the total resistance is the sum of individual resistances. Therefore, the expression for the total resistance of the three resistors connected in series is R_T = R₁ + R₂ + R₃. Option A correctly expresses this equation. Option B is incorrect as it uses the formula for resistors in parallel, whereas the question specifically mentions a series connection. Option C is incorrect as it implies that all three resistors have the same value, which is not mentioned in the question. Option D is incorrect as it includes an additional term (¹) for which there is no explanation or justification in the question.

Question 10

The internal resistances of an ideal voltmeter and an ideal ammeter are respectively (ideal meaning the behavior of the system is not changed when using the meter):
A)zero and zero.
B)infinite and infinite.
C)zero and infinite.
D)infinite and zero.

Accepted Answer

An ideal voltmeter has infinite internal resistance to ensure it does not draw any current from the circuit it is measuring, thus not affecting the circuit's operation. An ideal ammeter has zero internal resistance to ensure it does not add any resistance to the circuit it is measuring, thus not affecting the circuit's operation.

Question 11

Three resistors,each with resistance R₁,are in series in a circuit.They are replaced by one equivalent resistor,R.Comparing this resistor to the first resistor of the initial circuit,which of the following is true? A)The current through R equals the current through R₁. B)The voltage across R equals the voltage across R₁. C)The power given off by R equals the power given off by R₁. D)R is less than R₁.

Accepted Answer

When resistors are in series, the same current flows through each resistor. Therefore, the current through the equivalent resistor R is the same as the current through each of the original resistors, R₁.

Question 12

When a 20.8-Ω resistor is connected across a 15.6-V battery,a current of 500 mA flows.What is the internal resistance of the battery?
A)20.8 Ω
B)10.4 Ω
C)31.2 Ω
D)0.732 Ω
E)1.25 Ω

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Which voltage is not caused by a source of emf?
A)the voltage across a charged capacitor
B)the voltage across two copper-iron junctions at different temperatures
C)the voltage across the terminals of a dry cell battery
D)the voltage from an electric generator

Accepted Answer

The voltage across a charged capacitor is not caused by a source of emf. It is the result of the accumulation of charge on the plates of the capacitor, which creates an electric field between them. The other choices, B, C, and D, are all examples of voltages that are caused by sources of emf.

Question 14

The two ends of a 6.60-Ω resistor are connected to a 14.2-V battery.What is the total power delivered by the battery to the circuit?
A)0.326 W
B)30.6 W
C)2.15 W
D)619 W

Accepted Answer

The power delivered by the battery can be calculated using the formula P = V^2 / R, where V is the voltage and R is the resistance. Substituting the given values, P = (14.2)^2 / 6.60 = 30.6 W.

Question 15

A battery has an emf of 12.0 V and an internal resistance of 3.00 Ω.If the battery delivers 120 mA when connected to a load,what is the load resistance?
A)97.0 Ω
B)100 Ω
C)4.00 Ω
D)36.0 Ω

Accepted Answer

The load resistance can be calculated using Ohm's law and the formula for total voltage in a circuit, which includes both the emf (electromotive force) and the voltage drop across the internal resistance. The emf is given as 12.0 V, the internal resistance is 3.00 Ω, and the current is 120 mA (or 0.120 A). The voltage drop across the internal resistance is $I \times r = 0.120 A \times 3.00 Ω = 0.36 V$. Thus, the voltage across the load is $12.0 V - 0.36 V = 11.64 V$. The load resistance $R$ can then be found using $V = IR$, giving $R = \frac{V}{I} = \frac{11.64 V}{0.120 A} = 97.0 Ω$.

Question 16

The two ends of a 2.00-Ω resistor are connected to a 8.20-V battery.What is the current through the resistor?
A)16.4 A
B)0.244 A
C)4.10 A
D)10.2 A
E)6.20 A

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

The basic function of an electromotive force in a circuit is to do which of the following?
A)Convert electrical energy into some other form of energy.
B)Convert some other form of energy into electrical energy.
C)Both choices (a)and (b)are valid.
D)None of the above choices are valid.

Accepted Answer

The basic function of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit is to convert some other form of energy into electrical energy. It is a type of voltage that creates an electric field, which causes charges to move in a circuit, thereby creating an electric current. EMF can be created by various methods such as chemical reactions, magnetism, and heat. Once the EMF is established in a circuit, it can perform various functions such as powering electrical devices, transmitting data, and storing energy in batteries. However, its primary function is to generate an electric potential difference, which drives the flow of charge in a circuit.

Question 18

A battery with an emf of 12.0 V has a terminal voltage of 11.25 V when the current is 3.15 A.What is the load resistance,R?
A)0.238 Ω
B)2.34 Ω
C)3.57 Ω
D)7.38 Ω

Accepted Answer

We can use Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's loop rule to solve for the load resistance.

From Ohm's law, we know that V = IR, where V is the voltage, I is the current, and R is the resistance.

From Kirchhoff's loop rule, we know that the emf of the battery (E) minus the voltage drop across the load (IR) equals the terminal voltage (V).

So, we can set up the following equations:

E = IR + V
12.0 V = 3.15 A * R + 11.25 V
0.75 V = 3.15 A * R
R = 0.75 V / 3.15 A
R = 0.238 Ω

Therefore, the answer is choice C, 3.57 Ω is not the correct answer.

Question 19

Three resistors connected in series each carry currents labeled I₁,I₂ and I₃.Which of the following expresses the value of the total current I_T in the system made up of the three resistors in series? A)I_T = I₁ + I₂ + I₃ B)I_T = (1/I₁ + 1/I₂ + 1/I₃) C)I_T = I₁ = I₂ = I₃ D)I_T = (1/I₁ + 1/I₂ + 1/I₃)−¹

Accepted Answer

In a series circuit, the current flowing through each resistor is the same. Therefore, the total current $I_{T}$ is equal to the current through each resistor ($I_{1} = I_{2} = I_{3}$).

Question 20

Three 7.0-Ω resistors are connected in series.What is their equivalent resistance?
A)21 Ω
B)7.0 Ω
C)16 Ω
D)2.3 Ω
E)10 Ω

Accepted Answer

When resistors are connected in series, their equivalent resistance is the sum of their resistances. Therefore, 7.0 Ω + 7.0 Ω + 7.0 Ω = 21 Ω.

Quiz 18: Direct-Current Circuits

When a light bulb is turned on,its resistance increases until it reaches operating temperature.What happens to the current in the bulb as it is warming up?

When a 35.0-Ω resistor is connected across a 4.50-V battery,a current of 500 mA flows.What is the power output delivered by the emf of the battery?

Three resistors,with values of 1.0,4.0,and 10.0 Ω,respectively,are connected in series.What is the overall resistance of this combination?

When a 27.0-Ω resistor is connected across a 4.50-V battery,a current of 473 mA flows.What is the resulting terminal voltage of the battery?

Three resistors connected in series have individual voltages labeled ΔV₁,ΔV₂ and ΔV₃,respectively.Which of the following expresses the value of the total voltage ΔV_T taken over the three resistors together?

Which resistor is in series with resistor R?

An 8.00-Ω resistor is connected to a battery with internal resistance of 0.200 Ω.If the terminal voltage across the battery is 9.00 V,what is the battery's emf?

Three resistors with values of R₁,R₂ and R₃,respectively,are connected in series.Which of the following expresses the total resistance,R_T,of the three resistors?

The internal resistances of an ideal voltmeter and an ideal ammeter are respectively (ideal meaning the behavior of the system is not changed when using the meter) :

Three resistors,each with resistance R₁,are in series in a circuit.They are replaced by one equivalent resistor,R.Comparing this resistor to the first resistor of the initial circuit,which of the following is true?

When a 20.8-Ω resistor is connected across a 15.6-V battery,a current of 500 mA flows.What is the internal resistance of the battery?

Which voltage is not caused by a source of emf?

The two ends of a 6.60-Ω resistor are connected to a 14.2-V battery.What is the total power delivered by the battery to the circuit?

A battery has an emf of 12.0 V and an internal resistance of 3.00 Ω.If the battery delivers 120 mA when connected to a load,what is the load resistance?

The two ends of a 2.00-Ω resistor are connected to a 8.20-V battery.What is the current through the resistor?

The basic function of an electromotive force in a circuit is to do which of the following?

A battery with an emf of 12.0 V has a terminal voltage of 11.25 V when the current is 3.15 A.What is the load resistance,R?

Three resistors connected in series each carry currents labeled I₁,I₂ and I₃.Which of the following expresses the value of the total current I_T in the system made up of the three resistors in series?

Three 7.0-Ω resistors are connected in series.What is their equivalent resistance?