Electric Current and Its Effects Class 7 Extra

Questions Science Chapter 14

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Electric Current and Its Effects Class 7 Extra Questions

Science Chapter 14
Electric Current and Its Effects Class 7 Science Extra Questions Very Short
Answer Type Questions

Question 1.
Mention the name of the two devices that work on the basis of magnetic effects of current.
Answer:
The devices that work on the basis of magnetic effects of current are loudspeaker and electric
bell.

Question 2.
Name the device used these days in place of eiectric fuses in electrical circuits.
Answer:
The device used in these days in place of electric fuse is MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker).

Question 3.
State the property of a conducting wire is utilised in making electric fuse. INCERT Exemplar]
Answer:
Electric fuse wire is made up of special material which has low melting point. As if high amount
of current is passed, it melts to disconnect the electric circuit and prevent us from causing any
damage.

Question 4.
Explain why are CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) preferred over electric bulbs. [NCERT
Exemplar; HOTS]
Answer:
Compact fluorescent lamps are preferred over electric bulbs because electric bulbs use more
power of electricity and it also losses electrical energy in the form of heat but it is not so in
compact fluorescent lamps.

Question 5.
Name the type of mark for which we should look at an electrical appliance before buying,
[HOTS]
Answer:
ISI mark is a mark for which we should look at an electrical appliance before buying.
Question 6.
Briefly mention which part of the symbol of battery shows positive and negative terminals?
Answer:

The positive terminal is represented by longer vertical line while negative terminal is represented
by shorter vertical line.

Question 7.
Briefly state the effects of electricity.
Answer:
The three effects of electricity are

 Chemical effect
 Heating effect
 Magnetic effect

Question 8.
When does a circuit is said to be overloaded?
Answer:
It is overloaded by connecting too many devices to it. When too many devices get connected,
then a circuit is said to be overloaded.

Question 9.
Why is an electric fuse required in all electrical appliance? [NCERT Exemplar]
Answer:
Electric fuse is required in all electrical appliances to prevent damage from excessive current
flow and during short circuit.

Question 10.
Give the name any two electrical appliances in which electromagnets are used.
Answer:
Electric fan and electrical motor are the electrical appliances in which electromagnets are used.

Question 11.
Paheli does not have a night lamp in her room. She covered the bulb of her room with a towel in
the night to get dim light. Has she taken the right step? Give one reason to justify your answer.
[NCERT Exemplar; HOTS]
Answer:
No, she has not taken the right step. Because due to excessive heat of bulb, the towel may burn
and it also results in the wastage of electrical energy.

Question 12.
The nails attract the pins. Comment.
Answer:
When the current is passed through the wire wound on the nail, it behave as electromagnet. Due
to this reason, the nails attract the pins.

Question 13.
Name the scientist who discovered the magnetic effect of electric current.
Answer:
The scientist who discovered the magnetic effect of electric current is Hans Christian Oersted.

Question 14.
If the filament of the bulb is broken, would the circuit be complete? Would the bulb still glow?
Answer:
If the filament of the bulb is broken, the circuit will not be complete.
So, the bulb will not glow.

Question 15.
Name some electric appliances where the heating effect of the electric current is used.
Answer:
Some of the electric appliances where the heating effect of the electric current is used are electric
heater, geyser, micro-oven, room heater, boiler, etc.

Question 16.
If the current through the coil stops flowing. Will the coil remain an electromagnet?
Answer:
When the current through the coil stops flowing, the coil does not remain an electromagnet.

Question 17.
State whether the bulb glows when the circuit is opened.
Answer:
No, the bulb does not glow when the circuit is opened. The bulb glows only when the circuit is
closed.

Question 18.
What happens to the current in a circuit at the time of short circuit?
Answer:
The value of the current in a circuit increases heavily at the time of short circuit.

Question 19.
We should not touch the lighted bulb. Explain, why.
Answer:
The lighted bulb connected to main supply should not be touched by our hand directly, as a
lighted bulb can be very hot and can burn our hand as well.

Electric Current and Its Effects Class 7 Science Extra Questions Short Answer
Type Questions
Question 1.
Name two electric devices for each where
(a) heating effect of current is used and
(b) magnetic effect of current is used. [NCERT Exemplar]
Answer:
(a) Heating effect of current is used in electric heater and geyser.
(b) Magnetic effect of current is used in electric bell and cranes to lift heavy magnetic materials
from one place to other.

Question 2.
Why do we cover plug pinholes which are within the reach of children with cellotape or a plastic
cover when not in use? [NCERT Exemplar; HOTS]
Answer:
We do cover plug pinholes which are within the reach of children with cellotape or plastic cover
to avoid electric shocks. If unconsciously, a child puts his finger in the electric socket, the shock
may be fatal.

Question 3.
Can we use the same fuse in a geyser and a television set? Explain. [NCERT Exemplar; HOTS]
Answer:
No, we cannot use same fuse in a geyser and in a television set because the fuse used in every
appliances has some limit to withstand the current flows through it. So, different appliances have
different fuses.

Question 4.
If cells are placed side by side. Then, how are the terminals of the cells connected?
Answer:
If cells are placed side by side, then with the help of some connecting wires, the positive terminal
of one cell is connected to the negative terminal of other to produce a combined power of all
cells which can be called a battery.

Question 5.
Explain how a battery can be constructed.
Answer:
As we know that a battery is a combination of two or more cells and it can be constructed by
placing cells property on cell holder in such a way that the positive terminal of one cell is
connected to the negative terminal of other.
A piece of wire is connected to each of the two metal clips on the cells holder.

Question 6.
Distinguish between an open circuit and a closed circuit.
Answer:
Difference between an open circuit and a closed circuit

Open (Electric) Closed (Electric)

circuit circuit
 A closed circuit is an
An open electric
electric path which
circuit is or electric
begins from the
path which begins
positive terminal of a
from the positive
cell or battery and
terminal of a battery
terminates at its
or cell, gets broken
negative terminal
at some point.
without any break.

Question 7.
Boojho made an electromagnet by winding 50 turns of wire over an iron screw. Paheli also made
an electromagnet by winding 100 turns over a similar iron screw. Which electromagnet will
attract more pins? Give reason. [NCERT Exemplar; HOTS]
Answer:
Since the magnetic effect directly depends on the number of turns of the coil. As, Paheli’s coil
has more number of turns than Boojho. So, her electromagnet is stronger than Boojho.
So, electromagnet of Paheli attracts more pins as compared to Boojho.

Question 8.
Does the electric current have other effect except heating? Name it.
Answer:
Yes, electric current have other effect except heating, i.e. magnetic effect of current.
When electric current is passed through a coil, there is a magnetic field developed around the
coil or wire, if magnetic compass is placed near by, it deflects the magnetic needle.

Question 9.
Explain the following.
(a) Copper and aluminium wires are usually employed for electricity transmission. Explain the
reason.
(b) Explain how does the resistance of a wire vary with its length.
(c) The tungsten is used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamp. Comment.
Answer:
(a) Due to the low resistance and strength of aluminium and coppers, both these metals are
usually employed for the transmission of electricity.
(b) There is always an increase in the length of the wire with the increase in its resistance.
(c) Since tungsten has high melting point and high resistance. So, that is why, the tungsten is
used exclusively for filament of electric lamp.

Question 10.
If we connect more cells in the circuit, then what will happen?
Answer:
If we connect more of cells in the circuit, then the nail will attract more pins. It is due to the
reason that the current flowing through the wire wound on the nail will get increase which in turn
will increase the strength of the electromagnet.
Question 11.
Electromagnets are better than permanent magnets. Explain why.
Answer:
An electromagnet can be switched OFF or switched ON as desired and this is not possible in the
permanent magnets. That is why the electromagnets are better than the permanent magnets.

Question 12.
If the current flows through wire, does the wire behave like a magnet?
Answer:
When the current flows through any wire, a magnetic field is developed around that wire or coil
and it behaves like magnet. It can be analysed by placing a magnetic compass around the wire, it
will show deflection of the needle.

Question 13.
If current is passed through a coil, does the pins cling to the coil?
Answer:
When an electric current is passed through a coil, it gets magnetised due to phenomena of
magnetic effect of current. When magnetic materials such as pins are placed near to it. It gets
attracted by the coil or we can say that pins cling to the coil.

Question 14.
Batteries used in tractors, trucks and inverters are also made from cells. Then why it is called a
battery? [HOTS]
Answer:
The cell is the unit of battery when more than one cell are combined together, it forms a battery.
In trucks, tractors and inverters, cells are internally arranged and we need not to connect it
externally, so we called it as batteries.

Electric Current and Its Effects Class 7 Science Extra Questions Long Answer
Type Questions

Question 1.
One day, Pinki was ironing the clothes in her room. After half an iron of ironing, the light went
off and Pinki went outside to the lobby of her house to check it there was any problem in the
household circuit. At the same time, she listened the voice of her 4 years old daughter from the
same room where she was ironing the clothes. Her daughter was about to touch the hot electric
iron but at the same moment, Pinki entered in the room and pushed her daughter back from that
place.
(a) On which effect of electric current, does the electric iron works?
(b) Mention the values showed by Pinki here. [Value Based Question]
Answer:
(a) The electric iron works on the basis of heating effect of electric current.
(b) The values showed by Pinki here is a great concern and love towards her own 4 years old
daughter.
Question 2.
Explain with the help of a diagram, how does the magnetic effect of electric current help in the
working of an electric bell.
Answer:
In order to ring the bell first of all we press the push button switch in order to ring the bell. So,
when we press the switch, then the electric circuit of the bell is completed and a current passes
through the coil of the electromagnet and it gets magnetised. The electromagnet attracts the iron
armature towards itself.

So, as the armature moves towards the poles of the electromagnet, the clapper attached to it
strikes the gong and produces a ringing sound. It implies that the bell rings.

When the armature moves towards the magnet, its contact with the contact screw is broken. Due
to this, the electric circuit breaks and no current flows in the electromagnet coil. The
electromagnet loses its magnetism for a moment and the armature is no longer attracted by it.
The flat spring brings back the iron armature to its original position and the clapper also moves
away from the gong.

As soon as the armature comes back and touches the contact screw the circuit is completed and
current starts flowing in the electromagnet coil again. The electromagnet attracts the iron
armature once again and the clapper strikes the gong again producing a ringing sound.

So, this process of ‘make and break’ of the electric circuit continues as long as we are pressing
the switch. Due to this, the armature vibrates forwards and backwards rapidly each time making
the clapper strike the gong. Thus, the clapper strikes the gong rapidly producing almost
continuous sound.

Question 3.
State one measure to avoid overloading in an electrical circuit. Also mention the name given to a
situation in which the live and the neutral wires accidently come in contact. Describe the role of
a safety device in this situation.
Answer:
Overloading can be avoided if too many appliances are not connected to a single socket. Short
circuiting is a name given to a situation in which the live and the neutral wires accidently come
in contact.

Electric fuse is a safety device. When a short circuit takes place or when overloading takes place,
then the current becomes large and heats the fuse wire too much and thus, it gets melted and
circuit breaks which prevents the damage of the wiring and electrical appliances.

Question 4.
Paheli took a wire of length 10 cm. Boojho took a wire of 5 cm of the same material and
thickness both of them connected with wires as shown in the circuit given in figure. The current
flowing in both the circuits is the same.
(a) Will the heat produced in both the cases be equal? Explain.
(b) Will the heat produced be the same, if the wires taken by them are of equal lengths but of
different thickness? Explain.

Answer:
(a) No, the amount of heat produced in both the wires will be different because amount of heat
produced in a wire on passing electric current depends on the length of wire and here length is
different for both the wires.
(b) No, the amount of heat produced in the wire of same length but different thickness cannot be
same because amount of heat produced in a wire also depends on the thickness of the wire.

Question 5.
Last Sunday, Pulpit was playing videotape in his room. While playing, the electricity of his
house went off due to which he could not able to see anything around him. Then anyhow, he
managed to get his mobile in his hand and with the help of its light, he went outside of his room
to check if there was any problem in the electric circuit board of his house.
At the same time, his father suggested him to maintain the distance from the circuit board and
decided to call some electrician to check the problem.
(a) Explain, what happens when live wire and neutral wire touches each other directly?
(b) State the values here showed by Pulkit’s father. [Value Bated Question]
Answer:
(a) When live and neutral wire touches each other directly then it leads to short circuit in which
the large amount of current flows through the household wiring and this large current may heat
the wires to a dangerously high temperature and a fire may be started.
(b) Pulkit’s father seems very sensible in taking the decisions and he showed a very great
concern towards his son.
Electric Current and Its Effects Class 7 Science Extra Questions Miscellaneous
Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1.
Choose the statement which is not correct in the case of an electric fuse. [NCERT Exemplar]
(a) Fuses are inserted in electric circuits of all buildings
(b) There is a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow through the electric circuits
(c) There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits
(d) If a proper fuse is inserted in a circuit it will below off if current exceeds the safe limit
Answer:
(c) There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits

Question 2.
Circuit breaker device which can be used in place of fuse in domestic electric wiring is called
(a) DCB
(b) MCD
(c) MCB
(d) BCM
Answer:
(c) MCB

Question 3.
If the number of turns in the coil of an electromagnet is more, the strength of the electromagnet
will be
(a) lesser
(b) greater
(c) double
(d) same
Answer:
(b) greater

Question 4.
When an electric current flows through a copper wire AB s shown in figure, the wire [NCERT
Exemplar]

(a) deflects a magnetic needle placed near it

(b) becomes red hot
(c) gives electric shock
(d) behaves like a fuse
Answer:
(a) deflects a magnetic needle placed near it

Question 5.
Which of the following precautions need not be taken while using electric gadgets/
appliances/circuit? [NCERT Exemplar]
(a) We should never touch a lighted electric bulb connected to the mains
(b) We should never do experiment with the electric supply from the mains or a generator or an
inverter
(c) We should never use just any wire or strip of metal in place of a fuse
(d) We should never turn the switch in ON position
Answer:
(d) We should never turn the switch in ON position

Question 6.
When a switch is in OFF position, [NCERT Exemplar]
(i) circuit starting from the positive terminal of the cell stops at the switch
(ii) circuit is open
(iii) no current flows through it
(iv) current flows after sometime
Choose the combination of correct answer from the following.
(a) All are correct
(b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
(c) Only (iv) is correct
(d) (i) and (ii) are correct
Answer:
(b) (ii) and (iii) are correct

Question 7.
Which of the following characteristic is most suitable material for making the care of an
electromagnet?
(a) Brass
(b) Aluminium
(c) Iron
(d) Steel
Answer:
(c) Iron

Question 8.
A battery is a combination of
(a) only single cell
(b) only two cells
(c) two or more cells
(d) None of the above
Answer:
(c) two or more cells
Question 9.
The coil of wire contained in heater is known as
(a) circuit
(b) component
(c) spring
(d) element
Answer:
(d) element

Fill in the Blanks

1. Our body is a ……………… of electricity.
2. An electric cell produces electricity from the ……………… in it. [NCERT Exemplar]
3. In an electric circuit, a fuse is a ………………, ……………… to prevent possible fire.
4. A combination of two or more cells is called a ……………… . [NCERT Exemplar]
5. The core of an electromagnet is made from ……………… .
Answers:
1. good conductor
2. chemicals stored
3. safety device
4. battery
5. iron

True/False
1. CFLs consume more electricity than an ordinary bulb.
2. A fuse is used to save energy in the electric circuits.
3. When an electric current flows through a wire, it behaves like a magnet.
4. The key or switch can be placed anywhere in the circuit.
5. A car battery is just one big cell.
6. MCB works on the magnetic effect of current.
7. The element of an electric iron is made of tungsten.
8. Electric fuse is based on the magnetic effect of electric current.
Answers:
1. False, since CFLs consume less electricity than electric bulb.
2. False, an electric fuse is used to prevent an electrical circuit from overloading and hence short
circuit.
3. True
4. True
5. False, a car battery is a combination of cells.
6. True
7. False, as the element of an electric bulb is made of tungsten.
8. False, because electric fuse is based on the heating effects of electric current.

Match the Columns

Question 1.
Match the statements in Column I with those in Column II.
 Column I Column II
(a) A magnetic device
(i) Magnetic
used for finding
needle
geographic directions
(b) A device which is
essential in an electric (ii) Electromagnet
bell
(c) A fuse used in
expensive and sensitive (iii) Cartridge fuse
electric devices
(d) An alloy used as a
(iv) Fusible alloy
material of fuse wir
(e) A material used for
making filament of a (v) Tungsten
bulb
(f) A material which
does not allow the (vi) Wax
electric current to pass
(g)A material used for
(vii) Soft iron
making electromagnets

Answers
1.
(a)-(ii)
(b)-(i)
(c)-(iv)
(d)-(iii)
(e)-(v)
(f)-(vi)
(g)-(vii)

Extra Questions for Class 7 Science

Science Important Questions Class 7 are given below.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When an electric current flows through a copper wire AB as shown in Figure 14.1, the
wire

o (a) deflects a magnetic needle placed near it.

o (b) becomes red hot.
o (c) gives electric shock.
o (d) behaves like a fuse.
2. Choose the statement which is not correct in the case of an electric fuse.
o (a) Fuses are inserted in electric circuits of all buildings.
o (b) There is a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow through the
electric circuits.
o (c) There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric
circuits.
o (d) If a proper fuse is inserted in a circuit it will blow off if current exceeds the
safe limit.
3. Three bulbs A, B, C are connected in a circuit as shown in Figure 14.2. When the switch
is ‘ON’
o (a) bulb C will glow first.
o (b) bulb B and C will glow simultaneously and bulb A will glow after some time.
o (c) all the bulbs A,B and C will glow at the same time.
o (d) the bulbs will glow in the order A, B and C.
 4. When a switch is in OFF position,
(i) circuit starting from the positive terminal of the cell stops at the switch.
(ii) circuit is open.
(iii) no current flows through it.
(iv) current flows after some time.
Choose the combination of correct answer from the following.
o (a) all are correct
o (b) (ii) and (iii) are correct
o (c) only (iv) is correct
o (d) only (i) and (ii) are correct
5. Which of the following precautions need not be taken while using electric
gadgets/appliances/circuit?
o (a) We should never touch a lighted electric bulb connected to the mains.
o (b) We should never experiment with the electric supply from the mains or a
generator or an inverter.
o (c) We should never use just any wire or strip of metal in place of a fuse.
o (d) We should never turn the switch in ON position.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

1. Which property of a conducting wire is utilised in making electric fuse?

2. Name the device used these days in place of electric fuses in electrical circuits.
3. Fill in the blanks:
o (i) Our body is a ________________ of electricity.
o (ii) An electric cell produces electricity from the _____________________ in it.
o (iii) In an electric circuit a fuse is a _________ _______ to prevent possible fire.
o (iv) A combination of two or more cells is called a _________.
4. Unscramble the following words:
o (i) TBTAYER
o (ii) SFEU
o (iii) HTRCO
o (iv) HICWTS
5. Paheli does not have a night lamp in her room. She covered the bulb of her room with a
towel in the night to get dim light. Has she taken the right step? Give one reason to justify
your answer.
6. Why are compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) preferred over electric bulbs?
7. Why is an electric fuse required in all electrical appliances?

Short Answer Type Questions

1. Can we use the same fuse in a geyser and a television set? Explain.
2. Name two electric devices for each where (i) heating effect of current is used and (ii)
magnetic effect of current is used.
3. Why do we cover plug pin holes which are within the reach of children with cellotape or
a plastic cover when not in use?
 4. Boojho made an electromagnet by winding 50 turns of wire over an iron screw. Paheli
also made an electromagnet by winding 100 turns over a similar iron screw. Which
electro magnet will attract more pins? Give reason.

Long Answer Type Questions

1. Your teacher has shown you the following activity.

Activity: Teacher has wound a long insulated piece of wire around an iron nail in the
form of a coil. Free ends of the wire are connected to a cell through a switch as shown in
the Figure 14.3. The current is switched on and some pins are placed near the ends of the
nail.
Write down any three questions that come to your mind about this activity.
2. Paheli took a wire of length 10 cm. Boojho took a wire of 5 cm of the same material and
thickness. Both of them connected the wires as shown in the circuit given in Figure 14.4.
The current flowing in both the circuits is the same.
(i) Will the heat produced in both the cases be equal? Explain.
(ii) Will the heat produced be the same if the wires taken by them are of equal lengths but
of different thickness? Explain.

3. How does the magnetic effect of electric current help in the working of an electric bell?
Explain with the help of a diagram.
4. Draw the symbols of the following circuit components.
o (i) electric cell
o (ii) switch in off position
o (iii) electric bulb
 o (iv) battery

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Answers to Multiple Choice Questions

1. (a) 2. (c) 3. (c) 4. (b)

5. (d)