Electricity (Part-2)

Total Questions: 54

1. Who discovered the Theory of Relativity? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 9.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Albert Einstein
Solution:

The Theory of Relativity was developed by Albert Einstein. It actually encompasses two main interrelated theories:

2. Which of the following components is used as an amplifying device? [S.S.C. Online Graduation Level (T-I) 1.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Transistor
Solution:

The component used as an amplifying device among the common electronic components is a transistor.

Transistors:
These are semiconductor devices that can control the flow of electric current.
A small current or voltage applied to one terminal (the base or gate) can control a much larger current flowing between the other two terminals (the collector and emitter, or drain and source). This ability to control a larger current with a smaller one is the essence of amplification. Transistors are the fundamental building blocks of most modern electronic amplifiers.

3. Which one of the following is an ohmic conductor? [S.S.C. Online Graduation Level (T-I) 31.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Silver
Solution:A conductor who obeys Ohm's law is called an Ohm- conductor. All metals (e.g. copper, silver,  aluminium , iron, etc.) are examples of ohm-conductors.

4. Which physical quantity is measured in "Siemens"? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 8.02.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Electrical conductivity
Solution:

The physical quantity measured in Siemens (S) is electrical conductance.
Electrical conductance (G) is a measure of how easily an electric current flows through a material or an electrical circuit. It is the reciprocal of electrical resistance (R), which is measured in ohms ().

5. What is the unit of the physical quantity, Electrical conductance? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Siemens
Solution:Siemens is the unit of electrical conductivity. The inverse quantity of electrical conductivity is called electrical resistivity.

6. Which of the following is equivalent to coulomb per second? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 13.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Ampere
Solution:The rate of flow of charge in a circuit or conductor is called an electric current.
The SI unit of electric current is Ampere.
Hence, the ampere is expressed in coulombs/second.
Therefore,
Coulomb is the unit of Electric charge.

7. Which of the following is measured in the unit called Gauss? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-1) 12.04.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Magnetic induction
Solution:

The physical quantity measured in the unit called Gauss (G) is magnetic flux density, also known as magnetic induction or the B-field.
The gauss is the unit of magnetic flux density in the centimetre-gram-second (CGS) system of units. The SI unit for magnetic flux density is the tesla (T). The conversion between gauss and tesla is:

1 T = 10,000 G

8. What is the unit of conductance? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 19.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Ohm⁻¹
Solution:The unit of conducter is siemens. It is called 'Ohm⁻¹' or Mho.

9. Atomic explosion is triggered by-. [S.S.C. Online Graduation Level (T-1) 10.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) uncontrolled chain reaction
Solution:

Atomic explosion is triggered by an uncontrolled chain reaction of nuclear fission (in the case of atomic bombs) or a combination of fission and fusion (in the case of hydrogen bombs).

  1. Nuclear Fission: Heavy atomic nuclei (like Uranium-235 or Plutonium-239) are bombarded with neutrons, causing them to split into smaller nuclei, releasing a tremendous amount of energy and more neutrons.
  2. Chain Reaction: The neutrons released from the initial fission go on to strike other nearby fissile nuclei, causing them to fission as well, releasing even more energy and neutrons. This creates a self-sustaining chain reaction.
  3. Uncontrolled Reaction: In an atomic bomb, this chain reaction is allowed to proceed unchecked and rapidly multiplies, leading to a massive and sudden release of energy – the atomic explosion.

In essence, it's the rapid and exponential increase in the number of fission events, driven by the continuous release and absorption of neutrons, that triggers an atomic explosion.

10. For which one of the following 'Diodes' are generally used? [S.S.C. Online Graduation Level (T-1) 8.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rectification
Solution:A diode is an electronic device that has only two electrodes, the cathode and the anode. Through this, the current is passed by emitting electrons. A diode is used for the rectifier. It is an electrical device that converts alternating current into direct current.