Q39
4 marksSection E

As shown in the diagram, an electric circuit consisting of an ammeter, a voltmeter, 4 cells of 15 V1\cdot 5\ \mathrm{V} each, a plug key with a gap XY was set up. Voltmeter and ammeter readings were recorded in the observation table for four arrangements as given below :

Arrangement No. 1 - only resistor R1R_1 in gap XY

Arrangement No. 2 - only resistor R2R_2 in gap XY

Arrangement No. 3 - Resistors R1R_1 and R2R_2 in series in gap XY

Arrangement No. 4 - Resistors R1R_1 and R2R_2 in parallel in gap XY

Based on the observations, four V-I graphs A, B, C and D as shown in figure were drawn. Study these graphs.

(a) Which one of the graphs represents the series combination of R1R_1 and R2R_2 ? [1]

(b) Which one of these graphs represents the parallel combination of R1R_1 and R2R_2 ? [1]

(c) (i) Show an arrangement of three resistors, each of resistance 10 Ω10\ \Omega, so that the combination has a resistance of 15 Ω15\ \Omega. Give justification for your answer. [2]

OR

(c) (ii) A battery of 6 V6\ \mathrm{V} is connected with a series combination of five resistors of 01 Ω0\cdot 1\ \Omega, 02 Ω0\cdot 2\ \Omega, 03 Ω0\cdot 3\ \Omega, 04 Ω0\cdot 4\ \Omega and 05 Ω0\cdot 5\ \Omega. How much current would flow through the 03 Ω0\cdot 3\ \Omega resistor? Justify your answer. [2]

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This question is from the chapter "Electricity" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

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This question covers the topic "Electric Circuit" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

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