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ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS MCQs

Total Questions : 50 | Page 1 of 5 pages
Question 1.


What is the function of the filament in an electric bulb? [1 MARK]


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The thin wire in an electric bulb that produces light is called the filament. Due to high resistance of the filament and heating effect of electric current, filament glows and gives us light.


Question 2.


What is an electric circuit? Will there be a flow of electric current in an open circuit? [2 MARKS]


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Definition: 1 Mark
Answer: 1 Mark

An arrangement that provides a complete path for electricity to pass (current to flow) is known as an electric circuit.
No, electric current will not flow in an open circuit.


Question 3.


How many terminals are there in an electric cell and why? [2 MARKS]


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Number of terminals 1 Mark
Reason: 1 Mark
An electric cell has two terminals; positive and negative. The metal cap is the positive terminal and metal disc is the negative terminal.
An electric cell has two terminals because the two terminals can be connected via some load to form an electric circuit (which provides a closed path for current to flow). A circuit should always be closed for current to flow through it.


Question 4.


What will happen if you directly join the two terminals of a cell without connecting them to a switch or a bulb? [1 MARK]


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If we directly connect the two terminals of a cell without connecting them to a switch or a bulb then the chemicals in the electric cell will get used up very fast. Eventually, the cell will get discharged and stop working.


Question 5.


Is distilled water a conductor of electricity? Give reasons for your answer. How can we make it a conductor? [5 MARKS]


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Solution: 1 Mark
Explanation: 2 Marks
Coversion into conductor: 2 Marks
Distilled water is the purest form of water and it acts as an insulator.
For conduction of electricity, water should have dissolved ions in it but distilled water does not have any ions for conduction of electricity.
To conduct electricity through distilled water, we need to add some impurities such as salts. Tap water and sea water contain some traces of salts and impurities, due to which they become good conductors of electricity.


Question 6.


What are conductors and insulators? [3 MARKS]
Classify the following as conductors and insulators:
Wood, plastic, copper, rubber, silver, iron, glass, steel, distilled water, tap water, sea water


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Definition: 1 Mark 
Classification: 2 MarkS
Conductors are materials which allow electricity to pass through them.
Insulators are materials which do not allow current to pass through it.
Conductors:  Copper, silver, iron, steel, tap water, sea water


Insulators: Wood, plastic, rubber, glass, distilled water
Question 7.


What are the main components of an electric circuit? Why are metal wires used in electric circuits? [3 MARKS]


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Components: 2 Marks
Wires: 1 Mark
In general, a circuit has the following components:


1) A cell or battery: source of electricity


2) Connecting wires: conductor


3) Key or switch


4) Bulb or electric device
Metal wires are used in electric circuits because the metals are good conductors of electricity and allow current to pass through them.


Question 8.


Which type of materials should electricians prefer wearing while working? Why? [5 MARKS]


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Materials: 2 Marks
Reason: 3 Marks
Electricians should wear gloves made of rubber, plastic. These materials are non-conductors of electricity so they would not allow electricity to pass through them.
Electricians work on electric devices or circuits which may contain live wires (wires carrying current) and they may accidentally come in contact with them. The human body is also a good conductor so electricians may get shock.
Rubber is a good insulator. To prevent themselves from electric shock or flow of current, the electricians use rubber gloves while repairing.


Question 9.


Conductors and insulators are equally important. Explain why? [5 MARKS]


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Conductors: 2.5 Marks
Insulators: 2.5 Marks
The material, which conducts electricity, is known as a conductor. In day to day life, we use so many electrical appliances which are made up of conductors. These conductors help us to create an electrical path for the electricity to flow through it. Hence, conductors play an important role in day to day life.
Insulators are those substances which do not conduct electricity.  Since direct contact with electrical circuits can be fatal as an electric current can cause fatal burns. So to protect ourselves from electricity, we can use insulators which act as a protecting layer. Insulators are also used in switches which make or break a path for electric current to flow through it.

 
Question 10.


What is the purpose of using an electric switch? Name some of the electrical gadgets that have switches on them. [3 MARKS]


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Purpose: 2 Marks
Gadgets: 1 Mark
An electric switch is a device which is used to break or complete an electric circuit. 
Switches are widely used in different electrical or electronic gadgets. Examples: toggle switches used in houses, pushbutton switches used in microwaves, water pump, mobile phones,TV.


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