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#9

The temperature coefficient of resistance is positive for

A) Metals

B) Semiconductors

C) Insulators

D) All of these

Answer:   A
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#10

The temperature coefficient of resistance is negative for

A) Metals

B) Semiconductors

C) Insulators

D) All of these

Answer:   B
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#11

If two resistors of resistance R each are connected in series, the equivalent resistance is

A) R

B) 2R

C) R/2

D) 4R

Answer:   B
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#12

If two resistors of resistance R each are connected in parallel, the equivalent resistance is

A) R

B) 2R

C) R/2

D) 4R

Answer:   C
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#13

Kirchhoff's first law is based on conservation of

A) Charge

B) Energy

C) Momentum

D) Mass

Answer:   A
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#14

Kirchhoff's second law is based on conservation of

A) Charge

B) Energy

C) Momentum

D) Mass

Answer:   B
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#15

The SI unit of electrical power is

A) Watt

B) Joule/second

C) Both A and B

D) Neither A nor B

Answer:   C
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#16

The power dissipated in a resistor is

A) $I^{2}R$

B) $V^{2}/R$

C) VI

D) All of these

Answer:   D
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