Electric Circuits and Battery Function
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What connects the positive terminal of one cell to the negative terminal of the next cell in a battery?

  • A metal strip
  • A wire (correct)
  • A circuit board
  • A rubber band

How can you make an electric circuit functional?

  • By positioning a switch in the 'OFF' position
  • By connecting wires to the correct terminals of the battery (correct)
  • By connecting a bulb without a switch
  • By using more than one switch

What happens to the bulb in the circuit when the switch is flipped to the 'ON' position?

  • The bulb gets very hot immediately
  • The bulb remains off
  • The bulb glows (correct)
  • The bulb flickers

What is the correct function of a cell holder in a battery setup?

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Which item is NOT needed to complete the circuit as described?

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What symbol is used to represent a battery in a circuit diagram?

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What is the primary purpose of connecting the cells in series within a battery?

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What might happen if the cells in the cell holder are not positioned properly?

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What happens to the circuit when the switch is in the 'ON' position?

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Which part of the bulb glows when current flows through it?

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What happens to the elements inside electric appliances when they are switched on?

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What effect does the electric current have on the filament of the bulb?

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Which material property mainly affects the heat produced in a wire?

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Which of the following describes an open circuit?

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What should you avoid doing with the switch of an electric appliance?

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What is the heating effect of electric current primarily responsible for?

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What is the coil of wire in an electric appliance called?

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What should be done before turning the switch to the 'ON' position to observe the heating effect?

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Why is it important to switch off the current after touching the wire?

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What happens to the bulb if its filament is broken?

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Which of the following appliances likely contains an element?

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Where can nichrome wire typically be obtained from?

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What is the general effect of using wires of different materials for electric circuits?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the wires used for electric circuits?

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What is one reason incandescent bulbs are considered less efficient compared to LED bulbs?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding fluorescent tubes and CFLs?

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What role does the Bureau of Indian Standards play in relation to electrical products?

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Which statement best describes the behavior of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

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Why is it recommended to use electrical appliances that are electricity efficient?

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What is one reason for the increasing preference for LED bulbs?

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What could happen if a wire in an electrical appliance overheats?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of LED bulbs?

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What is the purpose of using proper fuses in electrical applications?

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What observation can be made when a bar magnet is brought near the compass needle?

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When the electric current is turned on, what happens to the compass needle?

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Why should the current not be switched on for a long period during the experiment?

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What is a crucial safety measure mentioned when conducting the experiments?

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When moving the switch to the ‘ON’ position, what electrical effect is primarily observed?

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What material is suggested for wrapping the wire in the experiments?

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How does the presence of the magnetic field affect the compass needle during the experiment?

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What does the longer line in the symbol for a cell represent?

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What is the combination of two or more cells called?

<p>Battery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the current is switched 'on' in a room heater?

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When the electric current through the fuse exceeds a certain limit, what occurs?

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Which statement about an electromagnet is true?

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Why would it be unsafe for an electrician to replace a fuse with a piece of wire?

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What might be a possible defect if the bulb does not glow when the switch is 'ON'?

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What happens to an unshielded compass when an electric current flows through a nearby conductor?

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Flashcards

Battery

A combination of two or more cells connected in a series, where the positive terminal of one cell is linked to the negative terminal of the next cell.

Cell holder

A device that safely holds and connects multiple cells to create a battery.

Electric circuit

A closed loop path that electricity flows through, starting from the power source and returning to it.

Switch

A device that controls the flow of electricity in a circuit, allowing it to be turned on or off.

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Symbol for a battery

A diagrammatic representation of a battery, typically shown as two parallel lines with a shorter line in between.

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Symbol for a switch

A diagrammatic representation of a switch, often shown as a broken line with a contact point.

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What happens when the switch is 'ON'?

The circuit is complete, allowing electricity to flow through the bulb, causing it to light up.

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What happens when the switch is 'OFF'?

The circuit is broken, stopping the flow of electricity and preventing the bulb from lighting.

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Closed Circuit

A complete path for electricity to flow, allowing current to pass through.

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Open Circuit

An incomplete path for electricity to flow, preventing current from passing through.

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Filament

The thin wire inside a light bulb that glows when electricity passes through it.

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Heating Effect of Electric Current

The phenomenon where electric current flowing through a wire causes it to heat up.

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Nichrome Wire

A type of wire often used in heating elements due to its high resistance.

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What are some appliances that use the heating effect of electric current?

Examples include electric heaters, toasters, irons, ovens, and hair dryers.

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Incandescent Bulb

An electric bulb that produces light by heating a filament until it glows. It is not very efficient because it wastes energy as heat.

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LED Bulb

A light bulb that uses light-emitting diodes to produce light. It's very energy-efficient and lasts longer than incandescent bulbs.

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Fluorescent Tube

A long, thin tube that produces light using a gas that is energized by electricity. It's more efficient than incandescent bulbs, but contains mercury.

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CFL

Compact Fluorescent Lamp, a small, coiled fluorescent tube that uses less energy than incandescent bulbs but contains mercury.

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Fuse

A safety device that protects circuits from excessive current by melting and breaking the circuit.

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Current Limit

The maximum amount of current that can flow through a circuit safely without overheating or damaging wires.

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Electricity Efficiency

The ability of an appliance or device to perform its function with minimal energy consumption.

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ISI Mark

A standard mark assigned by the Bureau of Indian Standards, indicating conformity to the specified quality standards.

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Element (in electrical appliances)

A coil of wire inside electrical appliances that heats up when electricity flows through it.

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Heat Production in a Wire

The amount of heat produced in a wire depends on the material, length, and thickness of the wire.

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Electrical Appliances (Examples)

Devices that use electricity to perform a function, such as heating, cooling, or lighting.

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Purpose of Electrical Appliances

Electrical appliances are designed to use electricity to generate heat, light, or motion.

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Factors Affecting Heat Production

The type of material, length, and thickness of a wire influence how much heat it produces.

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Circuit Wires vs. Heating Elements

Wires in electrical circuits are typically designed to conduct electricity without becoming excessively hot, while heating elements are designed to get hot.

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Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

The ability of an electric current to create a magnetic field around it.

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Activity 10.5

An experiment demonstrating the magnetic effect of electric current by observing the deflection of a compass needle when placed near a wire carrying current.

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What happens to the compass needle in Activity 10.5?

The compass needle deflects when the electric current is switched 'ON' and returns to its initial position when the current is switched 'OFF'.

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Electromagnet

A temporary magnet created by wrapping a wire around a piece of iron and passing an electric current through the wire.

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Activity 10.6

An experiment illustrating the creation of an electromagnet by winding a wire around an iron nail and observing its magnetic properties when an electric current is passed through the wire.

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What happens to the iron nail in Activity 10.6?

The iron nail becomes a temporary magnet when electric current is passed through the wire wrapped around it and loses its magnetism when the current is switched off.

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Importance of using proper fuses

Fuses protect electrical circuits from damage and potential fires caused by excessive current flow.

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Electromagnet strength

The strength of an electromagnet depends on factors such as the number of turns of wire, the current flowing through the wire, and the type of core used.

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Longer line in cell symbol

The longer line in the symbol for a cell represents the positive terminal, where the flow of electric current starts.

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Combination of cells

The combination of two or more cells connected together is called a battery.

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Room heater 'ON'

When you switch on a room heater, the electric current flows through its heating element, causing it to heat up.

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Safety device for heat

A fuse is a safety device that uses the heating effect of electric current to protect circuits from damage caused by excessive current.

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Battery connections

To create a battery of two cells, the negative terminal of one cell must be connected to the positive terminal of the other cell.

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Fuse function

When the electric current flowing through a fuse exceeds a certain limit, the fuse wire melts and breaks, interrupting the circuit to prevent overheating or fire.

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Electromagnet property?

An electromagnet is a temporary magnet created by passing electric current through a coil of wire. It attracts iron and other magnetic materials.

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Electric bell component

An electric bell contains an electromagnet that attracts a hammer to strike a bell when current flows through the circuit.

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Study Notes

Electric Current and its Effects

  • Electric components have symbols for easier representation in diagrams, as shown in Table 10.1
  • An electric cell symbol shows a longer line for the positive terminal and a thicker, shorter line for the negative terminal.
  • A switch in the 'ON' position is represented by a line with a crossbar, and the 'OFF' position by a simple straight line.
  • Wires are represented by lines.
  • A battery is a combination of two or more cells connected with the positive terminal of one cell connected to the negative terminal of the next.
  • Diagrams of electric circuits can be made using standard symbols.
  • Electric circuits connected to a battery cause the bulb to glow when the switch is in the 'ON' position.
  • Electric circuits with various components, like switches and filaments, are represented using symbols to show how components are connected.

Heating Effect of Electric Current

  • When electricity flows through a wire, the wire gets hot, known as the heating effect.
  • Many electrical appliances utilize the heating effect, such as an electric heater, room heater or cooking appliances.

Electric Fuse

  • In electrical circuits, fuses act as safety devices.
  • They melt when a large current flows through the circuit, preventing overheating and potential fire hazards.
  • Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are increasingly used in place of fuses.

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

  • A wire carrying electric current behaves like a magnet.
  • This magnetic effect can be demonstrated using a compass needle and a wire.
  • Electromagnets, coils of wire wrapped around an iron core, intensify the magnetic effect.
  • Electromagnets are used in various devices, like electric bells and cranes.

Electric Bell

  • An electric bell uses an electromagnet to operate a hammer which strikes a gong, producing a sound.
  • The electromagnet only works when current flows through it.
  • The swinging of the hammer breaks the circuit, causing the electromagnet to stop working allowing the hammer to return to its resting position and the circuit to be completed again.

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Test your knowledge about electric circuits and battery setups with this quiz. Explore various concepts such as the connection of cells, the role of switches, and the behavior of bulbs in circuits. Understand key terms and the functionality of circuit components.

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