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JEE Main 2023 · PhysicsMultiple choiceTwo statementsEasyConceptual

JEE Main 15 April 2023, Shift 1, Physics Q50

Question 50 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 20 of 30, Section A.

Given below are two statements: Statement I : The equivalent resistance of resistors in a series combination is smaller than least resistance used in the combination. Statement II : The resistivity of the material is independent of temperature. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  1. (1)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are falseOfficial answer
  3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  4. (4)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Official answer

Option 2

NTA final key.

Chapter
Current Electricity
Topic
Ohm's Law and Resistance
Idea tested
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance

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Question text from the official JEE Main paper published by NTA; answer from the final answer key. Chapter, topic and idea tags, difficulty and skill are Lumi’s. Lumi analyses 108 of the 174 JEE Main shifts held from 2017 to 2026.