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Electric Current and Its Effects

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The combination of which of the following household appliances is not based on the heating effects of electric current?

  1. Immersion heater and electric geyser

  2. Electric iron and geyser

  3. Refrigerator and air conditioner

  4. Electric iron and toaster

  5. Toaster and hot plate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct option as refrigerator and air conditioner do not work on the principle of heating effects of electric current. 

Which of the following devices does not use electrical batteries?

  1. TV remote control

  2. Torch

  3. Inverter

  4. Toy car

  5. Radio


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as inverters do not use electrical batteries. They use other types of batteries.

The materials that allow electric current to flow are good conductors of electricity. Which of the following materials is/are not a good conductor of electricity?

  1. Metals

  2. Salt solutions

  3. Acid solutions

  4. Vacuum

  5. Alkaline solutions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct option as vacuum is not a good conductor of electricity. It does not allow electric current to pass through it. 

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. When the switch is in the ‘ON’ position, the circuit from the negative terminal of the battery to the positive terminal is complete. b. An electric room heater contains a coil of wire called an element. c. The amount of heat produced in a wire depends on its material, length and thickness.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct option as this statement is false. When the switch is in the ‘ON’ position, the circuit from the positive terminal of the battery to the negative terminal is complete.

The thin wire in a bulb is called

  1. fuse

  2. circuit

  3. filament

  4. wire

  5. element


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as the thin connecting wire inside a bulb is called its filament.

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. An electric battery consists of only one cell. b. Many devices use electric batteries. c. Electric cells are always placed one after the other to create a battery.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Statement 'a' is a false statement. An electric battery consists of two or more cells.

Which of the following elements is not used for making a resistance wire?

  1. Tungsten

  2. Manganin

  3. Constantan

  4. Copper

  5. Nichrome


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as copper is not used for making the resistance wire. 

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

a. Current does not flow if a circuit is complete. b. An electric circuit is opened when the switch is in the ‘ON’ position. c. A bulb will glow only when the electric circuit is open.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. b and c

  5. a, b and c


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as all statements are incorrect. Current flows only if a circuit is complete. An electric circuit is closed when the switch is in the ‘ON’ position. A bulb will glow only when the electric circuit is closed.

When electric current is passed through an electric bulb, which of the following types of energy are produced?

a. Heat energy b. Sound energy c. Light energy

  1. Only a and b

  2. Only b and c

  3. Only c

  4. Only a and c

  5. Only b


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as both these energies are produced. When electric current is passed through a bulb, the temperature of the filament rises above 1500 degree Celsius. This in turn produces heat energy and light energy. 

Which of the following cause(s) excessive currents in electrical circuit?

  1. Overload in circuit

  2. Direct touching of wires

  3. Insulation on the wires coming off due to wear and tear

  4. Connection of many devices to a single socket

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

This is the correct option as all of the above are the reasons for excessive currents in electrical circuit.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. Different types of fuse are used in different types of circuits. b. These days, MCBs are used in place of fuses. c. Any wire or strip of metal can be used in place of a fuse.

  1. only a and b

  2. only b and c

  3. only a and c

  4. a, b and c

  5. only a


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as both statements are correct. Different types of fuse are used in different types of circuits. These days, MCBs are used in place of fuses.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. In the symbol of electric cell, the longer line represents the positive terminal and the thicker, shorter line represents the negative terminal. b. The heat wastage can be reduced by using CFL bulbs in place of electric bulbs. c. The ISI mark on an electrical appliance ensures that the circuit has been checked and is working properly.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a, b and c


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as both these statements are correct.

Which of the following are uses of electromagnets?

a. Cranes at the sea docks use electromagnets. b. Doctors use them for picking up tiny magnetic materials that have fallen in the eye. c. Doctors use electromagnets during ultrasonic treatments.

  1. only a and b

  2. only b and c

  3. only a and c

  4. a, b and c

  5. only a


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as both are correct uses for electromagnets. Cranes at the sea docks use electromagnets. Doctors use them for picking up tiny magnetic materials that have fallen in the eye.

Hans Christian Oersted was the first person to

  1. create a battery with cells

  2. observe the heating properties of electrical circuits

  3. observe the magnetic effect of electrical circuits

  4. create a circuit breaker

  5. observe that excessive currents in circuits burn wires


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. Hans Christian Oersted was the first person who noticed the deflection of compass needle every time the current was passed through the wire.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. When electric current passes through a wire, it behaves like a magnet. b. Even when the electric current is switched off, the wire will not lose its magnetism. c. Electromagnets can be made very strong and can lift very heavy loads.

  1. only a and b

  2. only b and c

  3. only a and c

  4. a, b and c

  5. only b


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as both statements are correct. When electric current passes through a wire, it behaves like a magnet. Electromagnets can be made very strong and can lift very heavy loads.

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