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Electric Current and its Effects — Practice Worksheet
Chapter: Electric Current and its Effects
Topic: Electric Current and its Effects
Maximum Marks: 25
Time: 30 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question.
  • The answer key is at the end — try the paper first!
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each) 25 × 1 = 25 marks
1.
The flow of electric charge through a conducting path is called:
  • A.Voltage
  • B.Electric current
  • C.Resistance
  • D.Frequency
2.
A bulb in a circuit glows only when the circuit is:
  • A.Open
  • B.Broken
  • C.Closed (complete)
  • D.Switched off
3.
In a circuit diagram, an ammeter is represented by a circle containing the letter:
  • A.V
  • B.A
  • C.R
  • D.C
4.
In a cell symbol, the positive terminal is shown by the:
  • A.Short thick line
  • B.Long thin line
  • C.Circle with a cross
  • D.Zig-zag line
5.
Standard circuit symbols are used in diagrams mainly because they are:
  • A.Colourful
  • B.Simple and standardised
  • C.Realistic pictures
  • D.Difficult to draw
6.
In a series circuit, the components are connected:
  • A.On separate branches
  • B.One after another in a single loop
  • C.Across each other
  • D.Without any wires
7.
If one bulb fuses in a series circuit, the other bulbs will:
  • A.Glow brighter
  • B.Keep glowing normally
  • C.All stop glowing
  • D.Glow dimmer
8.
Home wiring is usually done in a circuit of the type:
  • A.Series
  • B.Parallel
  • C.Open
  • D.Broken
9.
In a parallel circuit, the current has:
  • A.Only one path
  • B.More than one path
  • C.No path
  • D.A broken path
10.
Two identical bulbs glow brighter when connected in:
  • A.Series
  • B.Parallel
  • C.An open circuit
  • D.A broken circuit
11.
The production of heat when current flows through a wire is called the:
  • A.Magnetic effect
  • B.Heating effect
  • C.Chemical effect
  • D.Lighting effect
12.
The opposition offered by a material to the flow of current is called:
  • A.Voltage
  • B.Current
  • C.Resistance
  • D.Power
13.
The heating elements of appliances like irons and heaters are usually made of:
  • A.Copper
  • B.Nichrome
  • C.Aluminium
  • D.Silver
14.
An electric fuse protects a circuit by:
  • A.Increasing the current
  • B.Melting and breaking the circuit
  • C.Storing charge
  • D.Reflecting heat
15.
The filament of an electric bulb glows because it is made of a high-resistance metal called:
  • A.Copper
  • B.Tungsten
  • C.Nichrome
  • D.Iron
16.
An electric current flowing through a wire produces around it a:
  • A.Magnetic field
  • B.Sound wave
  • C.Light beam
  • D.Vacuum
17.
A coil of insulated wire wound on a soft iron core that acts as a magnet only when current flows is a(n):
  • A.Permanent magnet
  • B.Electromagnet
  • C.Fuse
  • D.Resistor
18.
The strength of an electromagnet can be increased by:
  • A.Reducing the turns
  • B.Increasing the current
  • C.Removing the core
  • D.Using less wire
19.
An electromagnet is preferred in a scrap-lifting crane because it can be:
  • A.Made permanent
  • B.Switched on and off
  • C.Made of steel
  • D.Used without current
20.
The discovery that a current deflects a nearby compass needle was made by:
  • A.Newton
  • B.Oersted
  • C.Faraday
  • D.Edison
21.
The electric bell works on the principle of the:
  • A.Heating effect
  • B.Electromagnet
  • C.Chemical effect
  • D.Reflection of sound
22.
In an electric bell, the part that is struck to produce sound is the:
  • A.Armature
  • B.Spring
  • C.Gong
  • D.Contact screw
23.
The bell rings continuously while the switch is pressed because of a:
  • A.Single strike
  • B.Make-and-break circuit
  • C.Permanent magnet
  • D.Open circuit
24.
The core of the electromagnet in a bell is made of soft iron because it:
  • A.Stays magnetised always
  • B.Magnetises and demagnetises quickly
  • C.Never becomes magnetic
  • D.Conducts no current
25.
When the switch of an electric bell is released, the bell:
  • A.Rings louder
  • B.Keeps ringing
  • C.Falls silent
  • D.Heats up

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
  1. (B) Electric current
  2. (C) Closed (complete)
  3. (B) A
  4. (B) Long thin line
  5. (B) Simple and standardised
  6. (B) One after another in a single loop
  7. (C) All stop glowing
  8. (B) Parallel
  9. (B) More than one path
  10. (B) Parallel
  11. (B) Heating effect
  12. (C) Resistance
  13. (B) Nichrome
  14. (B) Melting and breaking the circuit
  15. (B) Tungsten
  16. (A) Magnetic field
  17. (B) Electromagnet
  18. (B) Increasing the current
  19. (B) Switched on and off
  20. (B) Oersted
  21. (B) Electromagnet
  22. (C) Gong
  23. (B) Make-and-break circuit
  24. (B) Magnetises and demagnetises quickly
  25. (C) Falls silent
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