A.
Choose the correct answer
1. a. miniature Circuit Breaker
2. a. increasing the number of turns of conducting wires
3. c. Horseshoe
4. a. Electric cell
5. b. Electric bell
B. Fill in the blanks
1. Electric iron works on the principle of heating effect of current.
2. The tungsten is used to make filament of a bulb.
3. Heating effect of the current was first discovered by Joule.
4. Solenoid is a coil of wire closely wound in the form of a spiral.
5. Electric bell is based on the principle of magnetic effect of current.
C. State TRUE or FALSE
1. An electromagnet does not attract a piece of iron. — False
2. An electric bell has an electromagnet. — True
3. Magnetic effect increases with decrease in number of turns of conducting wire. —
False
4. An electromagnet also has two poles - North and South. — True
5. The element of an electric iron is made of copper. — False (It’s made of nichrome)
D. Name the following
1. Tin-lead alloy (or Fuse wire)
2. MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)
3. Electromagnet
4. Ampere
5. Tester
E. Match the following
Column A Column B
1. Overloading d. Flow of excess current
2. Magnetic effect of current c. Oersted
3. Temporary magnet e. Loses its magnetism as soon as the current
stops
4. Heating effect of current b. Joule
5. Make or break the circuit a. Switch
F. Answer the following questions in brief
1. What is the role of voltmeter in a closed circuit?
It measures the potential difference (voltage) between two points in a circuit.
2. Write one difference between:
a. Open and Closed Circuit:
● Open Circuit: Current does not flow.
● Closed Circuit: Current flows properly.
b. Cell and Battery:
● Cell: A single unit that provides electric current.
● Battery: Two or more cells joined together.
c. Temporary and Permanent Magnet:
● Temporary Magnet: Becomes a magnet only when current flows.
● Permanent Magnet: Always remains magnetized.
3. Define electric current.
Electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
4. Mention the components required to construct an electrical circuit.
Cell, connecting wires, switch and a bulb (or any electrical device).
5. What is a miniature circuit breaker (MCB)?
An MCB is a safety device that automatically turns off the circuit when excessive current
flows.
6. What is an electric fuse? What is its function?
A fuse is a safety device made of a thin wire that melts when current is too high, breaking
the circuit and preventing damage.
7. Name some appliances in which electromagnets are used.
Electric bell, electric motor, fan, doorbell and cranes for lifting iron.
8. How does short-circuit occur in an electric fuse?
A short circuit occurs when live and neutral wires touch each other directly, causing a
sudden high flow of current.
G. Answer the following questions in detail
1. Give reasons of the following:
a. MCB is better than electric fuse:
Because it can be reset easily after tripping and does not need replacement like a fuse.
b. Tin-lead alloy is used to make fuse:
Because it has a low melting point, so it melts quickly when excess current flows.
2. Explain the factors on which heating effect of electric current depends.
The heating effect depends on:
1. The amount of current (I)
2. The resistance of the wire (R)
3. The time for which current flows (t)
3. Draw a basic circuit diagram using a cell, a bulb, connecting wires, and a switch:
4. What is an electromagnet and how is it made? Name the factors which help in
changing its strength.
An electromagnet is a temporary magnet made by winding a coil of wire around a soft iron
core and passing current through it.
Factors affecting strength:
1. Number of turns in the coil
2. Strength of current
3. Nature of the core material
5. Why is copper wire not used in the filament of a bulb? What will happen if we use
a thick tungsten wire in an electric bulb?
● Copper melts easily and cannot withstand high temperatures.
● If a thick tungsten wire is used, it will not glow brightly because it offers less
resistance.
6. What is the use of electromagnet in an electric bell?
The electromagnet attracts the iron armature to strike the gong and produce sound.
7. Why are MCB or electric fuses not used in a circuit containing electric cells?
Because electric cells provide very small current, which is not enough to heat or trip a fuse
or MCB.
8. Draw the diagram of an electric bell and explain its working:
● When current flows, the electromagnet
attracts the iron armature.
● The hammer hits the gong, producing
sound.
● The contact breaks, current stops,
armature returns, and the process repeats
rapidly.
→ This makes the ringing sound.
9. Prove with an activity that an electric current can deflect the needle of a magnetic
compass.
● Place a magnetic compass under a wire.
● When current flows through the wire, the compass
needle deflects.
● This shows that electric current produces a magnetic
field.