21. A cell whose emf is 1.45 V has an internal resistance of 4 ohms.
What current will flow if this cell is
connected across a 1 – ohms resistor?
a. 0.4 A b. 0.2 A c. 0.5 A d. 0.3 A
22. What is the diameter of a copper wire having a cross sectional area of 3,969 CM?
a. 1.6 mm b. 7.8 mills c. 0.6 inch d. None of these
23. When n equal resistors are connected in series to a source of emf E volts, each having a resistance
of R ohms, which of the following statements is true?
a. The voltage drop across one of the resistor is equal to E/n
b. The equivalent resistance of the circuit is equal to nR
c. The current through each of the resistor is the same
d. All of these
24. Give an example of an electrical conductor.
a. Brass b. Asbestos c. Slate d. Latex
25. A small light bulb with a resistance of 1000 ohms is connected across a 120-V line. What is the
current through the bulb?
a. 1.2 A b. 0.12 A c. 0.012 A d. 12 A
26. Practically all batteries have a nominal rating based on the ____ hour rate of discharge.
a. 8 b. 24 c. 16 d. 12
27. The energy stored in an electrolytic cell is
a. an electrical b. a magnetic c. a mechanical d. a chemical
28. The most common usage of resistors in electronic circuits is to ________.
a. limit a current b. introduce a voltage drop c. generate heat d. all of these
29. A 200-V lamp has a hot resistance of 400 ohms. The power rating in watts of the lamp is
a. 100 W b. 200 W c. 600 W d. 250 W
30. A battery is charged at 15 A for 10 hours. If the charging voltage is 120 V, what is the charging cost at
1.00 per kW-hr?
a. 15 pesos b. 18 pesos c. 12 pesos d. 20 pesos
