ELECTRICITY AND ITS EFFECT

1. Define Electric Current. State its standard unit.

2. Define – Potential Difference. State its unit
3. Draw Define electric circuit. Draw a diagram representing close and open circuit.
4. the symbols and state the functions of the following electric components
Cell, battery, Switch, bulb, LED, resistor
5. State the factors on which amount of heat produced by a current through a wire
depends on
6. When the current is switched ON through a wire, a compass needle kept nearby gets
deflected from its North-South position. Explain
7. State the property of the wire used to make electric fuse. How does a fuse wire keep
our electric system safe?
8. What do you mean by MCB?
9. Name a few appliances where heating effect of electric current is used.
10. What is a short circuit? Why is it hazardous?
11. Name the scientist who first discovered the magnetic effect of electric current.
12. What is a solenoid? What is its use? How can the strength of the magnetic field of a
solenoid be increased?
13. State the uses of electromagnets.
14. State the construction and working of an electric bell.
15. Why do medical doctors use an electromagnet?
16. Electromagnets are temporary magnets. Give reason
17. How is a voltmeter useful?

Match the column

1. Ammeter a. electrical locks
2. Voltmeter b. reduces flow of electric current
3. Resistor c. measures potential difference
4. Fuse d. measures electric current
5. Solenoid e. keeps electric system safe