CBSE Class 12 - Physics - Current Electricity - Important Theory Questions (#cbsenotes)(#eduvictors)

Current Electricity 

Important Theory Questions

1. Define drift velocity and derive an expression for it.


2. Derive the expression I=nAev_d


3. Deduce Ohm's law from elementary ideas and hence write an expression for resistance and resistivity.


4. Derive an expression for conductivity in terms of mobility




5. Explain the color coding of carbon resistors.


6. Derive an expression for the current in a circuit with external resistance R when

(a) n identical cells of emf E and internal resistance r are connected in series

(b) m identical cells are connected in parallel


7. State and explain Kirchhoff’s laws.


8. State and explain the principle of Wheat Stone's principle. Deduce it using Kirchhoff’s laws.


9. Describe how you will determine the resistance of a given wire using Meter Bridge.


10. Explain the principle of a potentiometer. Describe how will you determine
(a) the ratio of emfs of two primary cells using potentiometer.
(b) The internal resistance of a primary cell using potentiometer.

11. Explain the variation of resistance and resistivity with temperature and hence define temperature coefficient of resistance and resistivity.