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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following statements are true?
(A) Rheostat can be used both as a variable resistance and a potential divider.
(B) An electrical circuit is functional only if all the components of the circuit are connected in proper order, assuming that all circuit components/ devices are in working condition and key is closed.
(C) An open circuit means a break in some part of a circuit which could be deliberate such as a key in open position or a fault such as broken wire or burnt out component(s) or loose connection.
(D) Rheostat as a potential divider gives variable resistance.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (C) only
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  4. D (B) and (D) only
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(B) (A), (B) and (C) only

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(A), (B) and (C) only. Statement (A) is true: A rheostat can be configured with two terminals to serve as a variable resistance (current controller) or with three terminals to act as a potential divider (voltage controller) [13, 18, 30]. Statement (B) is true: For a circuit to…
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