Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Ohms law
4- The current flowing through a heating element is 5 A when a p.d. of 35 V is applied across it. Find the
resistance of the element.
[7 ohm ]
5- A 60 W electric light bulb is connected to a 240 V supply. Determine (a) the current flowing in the bulb
and (b) the resistance of the bulb.
[(a) 0.25 A (b) 960 ohm]
6 - Graphs of current against voltage for two resistors P and Q are shown in Figure 2.6. Determine the value
of each resistor.
[2 m, 5 m]
7 - Determine the p.d. which must be applied to a 5 k ohm resistor such Figure 2.6 that a current of 6 mA
may flow.
[30 V]
17 - Calculate the power dissipated by the element of an electric fire of resistance 30 ohm when a current
of 10 A flows in it. If the fire is on for 30 hours in a week determine the energy used. Determine also the
weekly cost of energy if electricity costs 7.2p per unit.
[3 kW, 90 kWh, 6.48]
Fuses
18 - A television set having a power rating of 120 W and electric lawnmower of power rating 1 kW are both
connected to a 240 V supply. If 3 A, 5 A and 10 A fuses are available state which is the most appropriate for
each appliance.
[3 A, 5 A]