KS3 Electricity and Magnetism (Foundation) Revision Mat

Draw a line from the name of each component to a Give the key word from its definition. c For each of the following circuits, predict whether e Match the name of each variable with the correct f
the correct circuit symbol. the bulb will light and explain why. definition.

ammeter The flow of electric charge.  independent This is a variable that

Circuit A variable must be kept the same.

A material that has low resistance and allows current This is the variable that
battery dependent
you change or select the
to flow through it easily.  variable
values for.

bulb This is the variable

A material that has high resistance and does not allow control
that is measured in the
variable
current to flow through it.  investigation.
cell The bulb will/will not light because 
The amount of push (energy) provided by the battery 
Draw a series circuit containing one bulb, a battery, g
switch to a moving charge. 
(open)  an ammeter and a switch.

A measure of how difficult it is for a flow of charge to Circuit B

voltmeter
pass through a component. 

Write down the unit of measurement for: b

Complete the sentences to describe the difference d
between series and parallel circuits.
current 
Choose answers from the box.

blows branches complete series parallel current The bulb will/will not light because 
resistance 


potential difference  In a circuit, the components are


Draw a parallel circuit containing two bulbs, a h
connected end to end in a loop. If one bulb breaks,
battery and a switch that would allow both bulbs to
What are the following components used to measure none of the bulbs will light because the circuit is no Circuit C be turned on.
in a circuit?
longer .

ammeter 
In a circuit, the components

voltmeter  are connected on separate . This gives

the several different paths for it

The bulb will/will not light because 
Complete the equation used to calculate resistance. to flow around. If one bulb , the

other bulbs will remain lit as the circuit is still complete.
resistance = ÷ 

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 KS3 Electricity and Magnetism (Foundation) Revision Mat

Complete the sentences. i Tick the correct box to show if each statement is j Label the diagram of an atom. l Use the key words to explain what the diagram n
Choose answers from the box. true or false. below shows.
Choose answers from the box.
True False
current
All metals are magnetic. electron neutron proton
ammeter amps charge electrons iron core
- electromagnet
parallel voltmeter volts series
All magnets have a north pole and a -
coil of wire
south pole.
+
+ +
- -
Potential difference tells us how hard a battery pushes + + +
The Earth has its own magnetic field.
the around a circuit: the higher the 
-

potential difference, the bigger the push. 

-
Opposite poles repel.
Match the name of each subatomic particle to its 
charge.
Potential difference is measured in 
Circle three magnetic metals in the list below.
using a connected in 
electron +1
aluminium cobalt copper
with the component. Identify the variables in the electromagnet
gold iron nickel investigation.
neutron 0
independent variable
Tick the correct box to show if each statement is true k
or false.
True False proton -1 
An atom has an equal number of
protons and electrons. dependent variable

Complete the sentences. m

An atom has an overall positive charge.
Choose answers from the box. 
Current is the flow of around a
control variable
circuit. The higher the current, the faster the electrons Neutrons are negatively charged.
coils electromagnet less
move. more stronger weaker 
Current is measured in using an If a material gains electrons, it becomes
positively charged.
Complete the table. o
connected in with The strength of an can be changed by
Length of Potential Current Resistance
the component. Explain why a person’s hair stands on end if they touch
changing the number of of wire around wire (cm) Difference (V) (A) (Ω)
the dome of a Van de Graaff generator.
an iron core. 30 10 5
60 10 2
 The greater the number of coils, the the Describe how the length of a wire affects its resistance.

 electromagnet. The stronger the electromagnet, the


 paperclips it will pick up. 

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