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41

A particle of charge 5C moves perpendicularly to a magnetic Held of magnitude C.01 T. If the velocity of the charge is 1.5ms'2, calculate the magnitude of the force exerted on the particle

A
0.050 N
B
0.075N
C
0.0300N
D
3.300N
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42

The function of the magnanese (IV) oxide in a leclanche cell is to

A
decrease the e.m.f. of the cell
B
prevent local action in the cell
C
prevent polarization in the cell
D
increase the density of the electrolyte
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43

In the diagram above, three identical lamps each of 100 W are connected in parallel across a potential difference of 250 V. Calculate the reading of the ammeter.

A
7.5A
B
2.5A
C
1.2A
D
0.8A
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44

Electrical resistance is the property of an electrical conductor that causes electrical energy to be converted into

A
mechanical energy
B
solar energy
C
heat energy
D
magnetic energy
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45

Calculate the current, I in the diagram shown above.
(Neglect the internal resistance of the cell)

A
4.0A
B
2.0A
C
1.0A
D
O.5A
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46

Which of the following is not a conductor of electricity?

A
Human body
B
Glass
C
Silver
D
Earth
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47

ln the diagram below, the galvanometer indicates a null-deflection. What is the potential difference between P and Q?

A
0.0 V
B
1.5 V
C
2.0 V
D
3.0V
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48

When a potential difference, V is applied across the ends of a resistor of resistance, R a Current, l passes through the resistor. The heat generated in the resistor in time, t is given by the expression

A
V2lt
B
I2t/R
C
l2Rt
D
lR2tR
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49

Electric motor primarily converts

A
electrical energy into chemical energy
B
electrical energy into heat energy
C
kinetic energy into potential energy
D
electrical energy into mechanical energy
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50

What amount of current would pass through a 10 Ω coil if it takes 21s for the coil to just melt a lump of ice of mass 10g at 0oC if there are no heat losses? (Latent heat of fusion of ice = 336 Jg\(^{-1}\)).

A
16.00A
B
4.00 A
C
0.50A
D
0.25A
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