College of Teacher Education: Midterm Examination

SAINT TONIS COLLEGE, INC.
Formerly Kalinga Christian Learning Center

P. 4, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga
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COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM
Name: ___________________________ Course and Year: _________
REMINDERS: Read and follow the instructions well. Strictly NO ERASURES!
I. MULTIPLE CHOICES: Read and analyze the following questions well and answer each
item by shading the box aligned to the letter of your choice. Shade only one box in each item.
A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D
1 1 2 3 4
1 1 1 1
2 1 2 3 4
2 2 2 2
3 1 2 3 4
3 3 3 3
4 1 2 3 4
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5 1 2 3 4
5 5 5 5
6 1 2 3 4
6 6 6 6
7 1 2 3 4
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1. If you charge a pocket comb by rubbing it with a silk scarf, how can you determine if the
comb is positively or negatively charged using a ruler that was identified to be negatively
charged?
a) If the ruler is repelled by the comb, then the comb is negatively charged.
b) If the ruler is attracted by the comb, then the comb is negatively charged.
c) If the ruler is repelled by the comb, then the comb is positively charged.
d) If the ruler is neither repelled not attracted by the comb, then the comb is negatively charged.
2. Why does a shirt or blouse taken from clothes dryer sometimes cling to your body?
a) The clothes are neutralized and sustain relatively large kinetic charge which attracts the charges in
the body
b) The clothes are decharged and sustain min. static charge which polarizes upon contact to the highly
charged body
c) The clothes are charged and sustain relatively large static charge which polarizes upon contact to the
body
d) The clothes are charged negatively by the dryer which attracts the positively charge human body
3. Explain why fog or rain droplets tend to form around ions or electrons in the air.
a) Water has a positive region and a negative region so it is attracted easily by charged objects
b) The equally shared electrons between the atoms of H 2O attracts easily other charged objects
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c) Ions in the atmosphere are negatively charged due to heat thus attracts the positively charged H 20
d) Both A and C
4. A positively charged rod is brought close to a neutral piece of paper, which it attracts.
Explain why the attraction occurs.
a) Depolarization occurs which brings p+ in the paper and the rod close together, thus attraction
occurs
b) The rod polarizes the molecules in the paper which causes the p+ of the paper repelled far
from the rod
c) The paper polarizes the molecules in the rod which causes the e- of the paper repelled far
from the rod
d) Depolarization occurs which brings e- in the paper and the rod close together, thus attraction
occurs
5. Why does a plastic ruler that has been rubbed with a cloth have the ability to pick up small
pieces of paper?
a) The plastic ruler becomes neutral due to the nature of the materials and it polarizes the charge on the
piece of paper, drawing positives slightly closer and repelling negatives slightly further away.
b) The plastic ruler becomes negative and it polarizes the charge on the piece of paper, drawing
negatives slightly closer and repelling positives slightly further away.
c) The plastic ruler becomes positive and it polarizes the charge on the piece of paper, drawing positives
slightly closer and repelling negatives slightly further away.
d) The plastic ruler becomes negative and it polarizes the charge on the piece of paper, drawing positives
slightly closer and repelling negatives slightly further away.
6. Why is the experiment in number 5 difficult to do on a humid day?
a) The water in air attract the + charges in the paper which causes it to have lesser polarization power to
attract the ruler
b) The water air attract the - charges in the ruler which causes it to have greater polarization power to
attract the bits of paper
c) The water in air attract the free charges in the ruler which causes it to be neutralized thus attract the
bits of paper
d) The water in air attract the free charges in the ruler which causes it to have lesser polarization power
to attract the bits of paper
7. Contrast the net charge on a conductor to the “free charges” in the conductor.
a) The net charge on the conductor is the unbalanced charge. Free charges are so loosely attracted to the
nucleus
b) The net charge on the conductor is the balanced charge. Free charges are so tightly attracted to the
nucleus
c) The net charge on the conductor is the free charge. The net charges are so loosely attracted to the
nucleus
d) The net charge on the conductor is the free charge. The net charges are so tightly attracted to the
nucleus
8. When an electroscope is charged, its two leaves repel each other and remain at an angle.
What balances the electric force of repulsion so that the leaves don’t separate further?
a) The force of gravity pulling down on the leaves, tending to return them to the vertical position.
b) The normal force is pulling down on the leaves, tending to return them to the vertical position.
c) The electromagnetic force pulling down on the leaves, tending to return them to the vertical position.
d) The nuclear force pulling down on the leaves, tending to return them to the vertical position.

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9. The form of Coulomb’s law is very similar to that for Newton’s law of universal
gravitation. What are the differences between these two laws?
a) The constant in Newton’s law is very small, while the constant in Coulomb’s law is quite large.
b) The constant in Newton’s law is quite large, while the constant in Coulomb’s law is very small.
c) Newton’s law produces both attractive and repulsive forces, while Coulomb’s Law produces only
attractive force
d) Both B and C
10. Compare gravitational mass and electric charge.
a) Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the two masses, while electrical force is
inversely proportional to the product of the two charges.
b) Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the product of the two masses, while electrical force is
directly proportional to the product of the two charges.
c) Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the product of the two masses, and electrical force is
inversely proportional to the product of the two charges.
d) Gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the two masses, and electrical force is
directly proportional to the product of the two charges.
11. We are not normally aware of the gravitational or electric force between two ordinary
objects. What is the reason in each case?
a) Gravitational force and electromagnetic force are both non-contact force so it’s not usually
felt
b) Gravitational force and electromagnetic force are both contact force so it’s not usually felt
c) Gravitational force is weak and ordinary objects are neutral to a high degree so it’s not felt
either
d) Gravitational force is strong but due to certain distances its weakened and ordinary objects
are usually positive to a high degree so the attraction is weakened.
12. Is electric force a conservative force? Why or why not?
a) The electric force is non-conservative. Once a battery used all the voltage, it can never be brought
back
b) The electric force is conservative. You can “store” energy in it, and get the energy back
c) It’s non-conservative. The work done in moving a charge around in an electric field is path
independent
d) Both A and C
13. When a charged ruler attracts small pieces of paper, sometimes a piece jumps quickly
away after touching the ruler. Why?
a) When the piece of paper then touches the ruler, the paper can get charged by contact with the ruler,
gaining a net negative charge. Then, since like charges repel, the paper is repelled by the comb.
b) The ruler being negatively charged, after sometimes goes back to being neutral due to loss of some
protons. Then, since like charges repel, the paper is repelled by the comb.
c) When the piece of paper then touches the ruler, depolarization occurs in paper. The negative are
slowly going back to initial positions. Then, since like charges repel, the paper is repelled by the
comb.
d) The ruler being negatively charge, after sometimes goes back to being neutral because it has received
protons from the gas molecules around it. Since it’s already neutral, it can no longer produce
polarization.
14. . If two points are at the same potential, does this mean that no net work is done in moving
a test charge from one point to the other?

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a) If two points are at the same potential, then no net work done in moving a test charge from one point
to the other.
b) If two points are at the same potential, then the net work done in moving a test charge is greater
c) If two points are at the same potential, then the net work done in moving a test charge is lesser
d) The magnitude of the net work done in moving the test charge depends on the magnitude of the
charge
15. If a negative charge is initially at rest in an electric field, will it move toward a region of
higher potential or lower potential?
a) A negative charge will move toward a region of higher potential.
b) A negative charge will move away from a region of higher potential.
c) A negative charge will move toward a region of lower potential
d) A negative charge will move away or toward a region of lower potential depending on its magnitude
16. If a positive charge is initially at rest in an electric field, will it move toward a region of
higher potential or lower potential?
a) A positive charge will move toward a region of higher potential.
b) A positive charge will move away from a region of lower potential.
c) A positive charge will move toward a region of lower potential
d) A positive charge will move away or toward a region of lower potential depending on its magnitude
17. An electron is accelerated by a potential difference of say 0.10V. How much greater would
its final speed be if it is accelerated by four times as much voltage?
a) the speed must increase by a factor of 8. c) the speed must increase by a factor of 4.
b) the speed must increase by a factor of 6. D) the speed must increase by a factor of 2.
18. Is there a point along the line joining two equal positive charges where the electric field is
zero?
a) The electric field is zero at the midpoint of the line segment joining the two equal positive charges.
b) The electric field is zero near the line segment joining the two equal positive charges.
c) The electric field is zero half-way to the center of the line segment joining the two equal positive
charges.
d) The electric field cannot be zero in any point of the line segment joining the two equal positive
charges
19. Can a particle ever move from a region of low electric potential to one of high potential and
yet have its electric potential energy decrease? Explain.
a) No, a negative particle will have its electric potential energy increase if it moves from a region of low
electric potential to one of high potential.
b) Yes, a negative particle will have its electric potential energy decrease if it moves from a region of
low electric potential to one of high potential.
c) No, negative particle will have its electric potential energy remains if it moves from a region of low
electric potential to one of high potential.
d) Yes, a negative particle will have its electric potential energy decrease if it moves from a region of
high electric potential to one of low potential.
20. If V = 0 at a point in space, must E = 0. If E = 0 at some point, must V = 0 at that point?
a) Yes, the relationship between the value of V and the value of E is directly proportional
b) Yes, all throughout the points, when V = 0, E must also be equal to 0 to maintain the equilibrium
c) No, for instance in the point midway between two positive charges. E is 0 there, but V is high
d) No, for instance in the point midway between two negative charges. V is 0 there, but E is low
21. Can two equipotential lines cross? Explain.
a) Two equipotential lines cannot cross. The electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential lines.
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b) Two equipotential lines cannot cross. The electric field is parallel to the equipotential lines.
c) Two equipotential lines can cross. The electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential lines.
d) Two equipotential lines can cross. The electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential lines.
22. When a battery is connected to a capacitor, why do the two plates acquire charges of the
same magnitude?
a) Suppose the positive plate, connected to the positive terminal of the battery, had more charge than the
negative plate. Then negative charges from the negative battery terminal would be attracted to the
negative plate by the more charged positive plate.
b) Suppose the positive plate, connected to the positive terminal of the battery, had more charge than the
negative plate. Then positive charges from the negative battery terminal would be attracted to the
c) Suppose the positive plate, connected to the positive terminal of the battery, had more charge than the
negative plate. Then positive charges from the positive battery terminal would be attracted to the
d) Suppose the positive plate, connected to the positive terminal of the battery, had more charge than the
negative plate. Then negative charges from the positive battery terminal would be attracted to the
23. Will this be true if the two plates are different sizes or shapes?(Continuation #21)
a) This is true regardless of the conductor size or shape
b) This is true provided the plates are made of copper
c) This is false, the plates should be of equal size and shape
d) This is true regardless of the conductor size or shape
24. What can you say about the electric field in a region of space that has the same potential
throughout?
a) The electric field would be lesser in a region of space that has the same potential throughout.
b) The electric field would be greater in a region of space that has the same potential throughout.
c) The electric field would be equal in a region of space that has the same potential throughout.
d) The electric field would be zero in a region of space that has the same potential throughout.
25. We have seen that the capacitance C depends on the size, shape and position of the two
conductors as well as on the dielectric constant as well. What did we mean by C being
constant?
a) The magnitude of the capacitance does not change in whatever circumstance
b) The capacitance did not depend on the amount of charge stored or on the potential difference between
the capacitor plates.
c) It is only through hanging the amount of charge stored or the potential difference that will change the
magnitude of the capacitance.
d) Both B and C
26. Two charged dust particles exert a force of 3.2x10-2N on each other. What will be the force
if they are moved so they are only one-eighth as far apart?
a) 2N b) 3N c) 4N d) 5N
27. What is the total charge of all the electrons in 1kg of H2O?
a) -8.4x107C b) -12.4x107C c) -5.4x107C d) -2.4x107C
28. A charge of 6mC is place at each corner of a square 0.100m on a side. Determine the
magnitude and the direction of the force on each side.
a) 8.19x107N, 55̊ above the x-direction c) 6.9x107N, 35̊ above the x-direction
b) 7.9x107N, 15̊ above the x-direction d) 6.19x107N, 45̊ above the x-direction

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29. At each corner of a square of side L, there are point charges of magnitude Q, 2Q, 3Q and
4Q. Determine the force on the charge 2Q.
k Q2 k Q2 k Q2 k Q2
a) 9.1 2 , 61̊ b) 10.1 2 , 61̊ c) 11.1 2 , 61̊ d) 12.1 2 , 61̊
L L L L
30. Two point charges have a total charge of 560𝜇C. When placed 1.10m apart, the force each
exerts on the other is 22.8N and is repulsive. What is the charge on each?
a) 7.54x10 -6C and 6.54x10-4C c) 5.54x10 -6C and 5.54x10-4C
b) 9.54x10 -6C and 8.54x10-4C d) 4.54x10 -6C and 4.54x10-4C
31. What is the magnitude of the acceleration experienced by an electron in an electric field of
750N/C?
a) 4.32x1014m/s2 b) 3.32x1014m/s2 c) 2.32x1014m/s2 d) 1.32x1014m/s2
32. The electric field midway between two equal but opposite point charges of 745N/C and the
distance between the charges is 16cm. What is the magnitude of charge on each point?
a) 3.75x10-10C b) 1.14x10-10C c) 5.85x10-10C d) 2.65x10-10C
33. Two point charges Q1 = -25𝜇C and Q2 = 50𝜇C are separated by a distance of 12cm. The
electric field at point P is zero. How far from Q1 is P?
a) 29cm b) 45cm c) 50 d) 35cm
34. The electric field between two parallel square metal plates is 130N/C. The plates are 1 m on
a side and are separated by 3.0 cm. What is the charge on each plate (assume equal and
opposite)?
a) 1.15x10-9C b) 7.15x10-9C c) 4.15x10-9C d) 3.15x10-9C
35. Two parallel plates, connected to a 200V power supply are separated by an air gap. How
small can the gap be if the air is not to become conducting by exceeding its breakdown
value of E = 3x106V/m?
a) 7x10-5m b) 6.2x10-5 m c) 8x10-5m d) 6.6x10-5m
36. An alpha particle (which is a He nucleus Q = +2e, m = 6.64x10-27kg) is emitted in a
radioactive decay with KE = 5.53MeV. What is its speed?
a) 5.63x107m/s b) 2.5x105m/s c) 4.53x10-5m d) 1.63x107m/s
37. Two identical 9.5𝜇C point charges are initially 3.5cm from each other. If they are released
at the same instant from rest, how fast will each be moving when they are very far away
from each other? Assume they have identical masses of 1mg.
a) 6.7x103m/s b) 4.8x103m/s c) 6.9x103m/s d) 4.9x103m/s
38. How much work must be done to bring three electrons from a great distance apart to 1x10-
10
m from one another (at the corners of an equilateral triangle)?
a) 11.1x10-18J b) 8.9x10-18J c) 3.5x10-18J d) 6.9x10-18J
39. The charge on the capacitor increases by 18𝜇C when the voltage across it increases from
97V to 121V. What is the capacitance of the capacitor?
a) 9.5x10-7 F b) 8.5x10-7 F c) 7.5x10-7 F d) 10.5x10-7 F
40. If a capacitor has opposite 5.2𝜇C charges on the plate and an electric field of 2Kv/mm is
desired between the plates, what must each plate area be?
a) 0.9m2 b) 0.19m2 c) 0.29m2 d) 0.39m2
41. How strong is the electric field between the plates of a 0.80𝜇F air gap capacitor if they are
2mm and each has a charge of 72𝜇C?
a) 6.6x104V/m b) 5.5x104V/m c) 4.5x104V/m d) 7.6x104V/m

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42. The electric field between the plates of a paper-separated(K= 3.75) capacitor is
8.24x104V/m. The plates are 1.95 mm apart, and the charge on each plate is 0.775𝜇C.
Determine the capacitance of this capacitor and the area of each plate
a) 4.82x10-9F, 0.283m2 b) 8.82x10-9F, 0.583m2 c) 7.85x10-9F, 0.883m2 d) 6.82x10-9F,
0.183m2
43. A 9V battery is connected to a bulb whose resistance is 1.6Ω. How many electrons leave the
battery per minute?
a) 3.1x1021electrons/min c) 3.1x1023electrons/min
b) 2.1x1023electrons/min d) 2.1x1021electrons/min
44. An electric device draws 6.50A at 120V. If the voltage drop is increased by 15%, what will
be the current, assuming nothing else changed?
a) 5.5A b) 6.5A c) 7.5A d) 85.5A
45. Compute the voltage drop along a 26m length of household number 14 copper wire (used in
15-A circuit). The wire has a diameter 1.628mm and carries 12-A current.
a) 1.5V b) 3.4 V c) 3.8 d) 2.5V
46. Two aluminum wires have the same resistance. If one has twice the length of the other,
what is the ratio of the diameter of the longer wire to the diameter of the shorter wire?
a) √ 4 b) √ 3 c) √ 2 d) √ 1
47. How many kwH of energy does a 550-W toaster use in the morning if it is in an operation
for 15min?
a) 0.14kWh b) 14kWh c) 0.18kWh d) 18kWh
48. At a costs 9.0cents/kWh, estimate how much this would add to your monthly electric bill if
you made toast four mornings per week? (Cont. #47)
a) 10cents/month b) 20cents/month c) 30cents/month d) 40cents/month
49. What is the total amount of energy stored in a 12V, 85A.h battery when it is fully charged?
a) 4.7x106J b) 3.7x106J c) 2.7x106J d) 1.7x106J
50. A power station delivers 620kW of power at 12,000V to a factory through wires with a total
resistance of 3Ω. How much less power is wasted if the electricity is delivered at 50,000V
rather than 12,000V?
a) 8.5x102W b) 7.5x103W c) 6.5x104W d) 5.5x105W
51. Nothing happens when birds land on a power line, yet we are warned not to touch a power line with
a ladder. What is the difference?
a) Birds have extremely high internal resistance compared to humans.
b) There is little to no voltage drop between a bird’s two feet, but there is a significant voltage drop
between the top of a ladder touching a power line and the bottom of the ladder on the ground.
c) Dangerous current comes from the ground only.
d) Most birds don’t understand the situation.
52. When a light switch is turned on, the light comes on immediately because ___
a) The electrons coming from the power source move through the initially empty wires very fast.
b) The electrons already in the wire are instantly “pushed” by a voltage difference.
c) The lightbulb may be old with low resistance. It would take longer if the bulb were new and had high
resistance.
d) The electricity bill is paid. The electric company can make it take longer when the bill is unpaid.
53. Why might a circuit breaker open if you plug too many electrical devices into a single circuit?
a) The voltage becomes too high.
b) The resistance becomes too high.
c) The current becomes too high
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d) A circuit breaker will not “trip” no matter how many electrical devices you plug into the circuit.
54. When current flows through a resistor,
a) some of the charge is used up by the resistor. (c) some of the current is used up by the resistor.
b) Both (a) and (c) are true. (d) Neither (a) nor (c) is true.
55. Electrons carry energy from a battery to a lightbulb. What happens to the electrons when they
reach the lightbulb?
a) The electrons are used up. (c) The electrons stay in the lightbulb.
b) The electrons are emitted as light. (d) Fewer electrons leave the bulb than enter it.
56. Is current used up in a resistor? Explain
a) Current is NOT used up in a resistor. The same current flows into the resistor as flows out of the
resistor.
b) Current is NOT used up in a resistor. The current simply because current doesn’t flows through it
c) Current is used up in a resistor. The current that flows into the resistor is used up by the resistor itself.
d) Current is used up in a resistor. The current that flows into the resistor is used up by the capacitor.
57. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Christmas tree lights connected in parallel versus
those connected in series.
a) If the lights are connected in series, if one bulb burns out, the rest of the string stays lit
b) If the lights are connected in parallel, if one bulb burns out, the rest of the string stays lit
c) If the lights are connected in series, if one bulb burns out, all of the bulbs will go out
d) Both b and c
58. If all you have is a 120-V line, would it be possible to light 20 6-V lamps without burning them out?
How?
a) Yes, by connecting them to a parallel circuit
b) Yes, by connecting them to a series circuit
c) No, it is not possible since it takes 220V to light them all
d) No, it is not possible since it takes 720V to light
59. Two lightbulbs of resistance R1 and R2 (R2 ˃ R1) and a battery are all connected in series. Which
bulb is brighter?
a) R1 will be brighter
b) b) R2 will be brighter
c) c) Both are of equal brightness
d) d). it depends
60. Household outlets are often double outlets. Are these connected in series or parallel? How do you
know?
a) The outlets are connected in series to each other because you can use one outlet without using the
other.
b) The outlets are connected in parallel to each other because you can use one outlet while using the
other.
c) The outlets are connected in parallel to each other because you can use one outlet without using the
other.
d) The outlets are connected in both series and parallel circuit because you can use one outlet without
using the other or while using the other outlets.
61. With two identical lightbulbs and two identical batteries, explain how and why you would arrange
the bulbs and batteries in a circuit to get the maximum possible total power to the light bulbs.
(Ignore internal resistance of batteries.)
a) To maximize the power, the voltage needs to be as large as possible and the resistance as large as
possible.
b) To maximize the power, the voltage needs to be as small as possible and the resistance as small as
possible.

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c) To maximize the power, the voltage needs to be as small as possible and the resistance as large as
possible.
d) To maximize the power, the voltage needs to be as large as possible and the resistance as small as
possible.
62. If two identical resistors are connected in series to a battery, does the battery have to supply more
power or less power than when only one of the resistors is connected? Explain
a) the battery has to supply 1/2 the power for the two series resistors than for the single resistor
b) the battery has to supply 1/3 the power for the two series resistors than for the single resistor
c) the battery has to supply 1/4 the power for the two series resistors than for the single resistor
d) the battery has to supply 1/5 the power for the two series resistors than for the single resistor
63. You have a single 60-W bulb lit in your room. How does the overall resistance of your room’s
electric circuit change when you turn on an additional 100-W bulb? Explain.
a) More current will flow in the room’s wiring when both bulbs are on, but the resistance remains the
same
b) Lesser current will flow in the room’s wiring when both bulbs are on, but the resistance remains the
same
c) Lesser current will flow in the room’s wiring when both bulbs are on, so the resistance increases
d) More current will flow in the room’s wiring when both bulbs are on, so the resistance increases
64. When applying Kirchhoff’s loop rule does the sign (or direction) of a battery’s emf depend on the
direction of current through the battery? What about the terminal voltage?
a) No, the sign of the battery’s emf depends on the direction you go through the battery in applying the
loop rule. If you go from negative pole to positive pole, the emf is added. If you go from positive pole
to negative pole, the emf is subtracted.
b) No, the sign of the battery’s emf depends on the direction you go through the battery in applying the
loop rule. If you go from negative pole to positive pole, the emf is subtracted. If you go from positive
pole to negative pole, the emf is added.
c) Yes, the sign of the battery’s emf depends on the direction of current through the battery. If you go
from negative pole to positive pole, the emf is subtracted. If you go from positive pole to negative
pole, the emf is added.
d) Yes, the sign of the battery’s emf depends on the direction of current through the battery. If you go
from negative pole to positive pole, the emf is added. If you go from positive pole to negative pole,
the emf is subtracted.
65. When applying Kirchhoff’s loop rule does the sign (or direction) of the terminal voltage depend on
the direction of current through the battery?
a) Yes, if current is flowing through the battery in the normal orientation then there is a voltage drop
across the internal resistance, and the terminal voltage is less than the emf. If the current flows in the
opposite sense then there is a voltage rise across the terminal resistance, and the terminal voltage is
higher than the emf.
b) Yes, if current is flowing through the battery in the normal orientation then there is a voltage drop
across the internal resistance, and the terminal voltage is more than the emf. If the current flows in the
opposite sense then there is a voltage drop across the terminal resistance, and the terminal voltage is
lower than the emf.
c) Yes, if current is flowing through the battery in the normal orientation then there is a voltage rise
across the internal resistance, and the terminal voltage is more than the emf. If the current flows in the
opposite sense then there is a voltage drop across the terminal resistance, and the terminal voltage is
lower than the emf.
d) Yes, if current is flowing through the battery in the normal orientation then there is a voltage rise
across the internal resistance, and the terminal voltage is less than the emf. If the current flows in the
opposite sense then there is a voltage rise across the terminal resistance, and the terminal voltage is
higher than the emf.
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66. The peak value of an alternating current in a 1500-W device is 5.4 A. What is the rms voltage
across it?
a) 3.9x102V b) 2.9x102V c) 1.9 x 102 V d) 0.9 x 102 V
67. Estimate the resistance of the 120V rms circuits in your house as seen by the power company, when
everything electrical is unplugged.
a) 120 A current corresponds to 120Ω c) 120 A current corresponds to 0 Ω
b) 0 A current corresponds to an infinite resistance. d) 120 A current corresponds to an infinite
resistance
68. Estimate the resistance of the circuits in your house as seen by the power company, when a 75-W
lightbulbs is on
a) 4.9x102Ω b) 3.9x102Ω c) 2.9x102Ω d) 1.9x102Ω
69. A 1800-W arc welder is connected to a 660Vrms ac line. Calculate the peak voltage and
a) 8.3x102V b) 9.3x102V c) 10.3x102V d) 11.3x102V
70. Calculate the peak current.
a) 1.9A b) 2.9A c) 3.9A d) 4.9A
71. What is the maximum instantaneous power dissipated by a 3-hp pump connected to a 240V rms ac
power source?
a) 1.5x103W b) 2.5x103W c) 3.5x103W d) 4.5x103W
72. In #71, what is the maximum current passing through the pump?
a) 13A b) 14A c) 15A d) 16A
73. A heater coil connected to a 240Vrms ac line has a resistance of 34Ω. What is the average power
used?
a) 0.7x103W b) 1.7x103W c) 2.7x103W d) 3.7x103W
74. What is the maximum value of the instantaneous power?
a) 3.4x103W b) 4.4x103W c) 5.4x103W d) 6.4x103W
75. An ac voltage, whose peak value is 180 V, is across a 330Ω resistor. What is the peak current in the
resistor?
a) 0.11 A b) 0.33A c) 0.44A d) 0.55A
76. In item 75, what is the rms current?
a) 0.39A b) 0.49A c) 0.59A d) 0.69A
77. What is the internal resistance of a 12.0-V car battery whose terminal voltage drops to 8.4 V when
the starter motor draws 75 A?
a) 0.048Ω b) 0.038Ω c) 0.028Ω d) 0.018Ω
78. In #77, what is the resistance of the starter?
a) 0.9Ω b) 0.11Ω c) 0.8Ω d) 0.7Ω
79. Eight identical bulbs are connected in series across a 110-V line. (a) What is the voltage across each
bulb?
a) 18V b) 17V c) 16V d) 14V
80. In #79, if the current is 0.50 A, what is the resistance of each bulb?
a) 18Ω b) 28Ω c) 38Ω d) 48Ω
81. In #80 what is the power dissipated in each?
a) 6.9W b) 8.9W c) 11.9W d) 13.9W
82. A 75-W, 110-V bulb is connected in parallel with a 40-W, 110-V bulb. What is the net resistance?
a) 110Ω b) 140Ω c) 170Ω d) 190Ω
83. Six 4.7𝜇F capacitors are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent capacitance?
a) 1.82x10-5F b) 2.82x10-5F c) 3.82x10-5F d) 4.82x10-5F
84. In item 43, what the equivalent capacitance if connected in a series circuit?
a) 5.8x10-7F b) 6.8x10-7F c) 7.8x10-7F d) 9.8x10-7F

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