current-electricity Question 3

Question: Q. 3. A metal rod of length 10 cm and a rectangular cross-section of 1 cm×12 cm is connected to a battery across opposite faces. The resistance will be

(a) maximum when the battery is connected across 1 cm×12 cm faces.

(b) maximum when the battery is connected acyoss 10 cm×1 cm faces.

(c) maximum when the battery is connected across 10 cm×12 cm faces.

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Q. 1. Define the conductivity of a conductor. Write its SI unit. R [O.D. Compt I, II, III 2017]

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Solution:

Ans. Definition

SI Unit

Conductivity is reciprocal of resistivity

σ=1ρ

SI unit : S (siemen)

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Detailed Answer :

Conductivity of a conductor is the reciprocal of its resistivity i.e.,

σ=1ρ=ne2τm

SI unit of conductivity is siemens per metre and is represented as (S/m). (d) same irrespective of the three faces.

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Ans. Correct option : (a)

Explanation: As we know that,

R=ρ(lA)

The maximum resistance will be achieved when the value of lA, is maximum, so that ’ A ’ must be minimum and it is minimum when area of cross section is 1 cm×12 cm.



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