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Electricity and circuits

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it unsafe to switch on a bulb with wet hands?

a)

The switch blows off.

b)

It can give a shock.

c)

The bulb gets fused.

d)

The wires are disconnected.

2.

Why do electricians wear gloves made of rubber?

a)

It is soft.

b)

It is waterproof.

c)

It is an insulator.

d)

It is inexpensive.

3.

If we touch a a live wire carrying current, we get a shock. This is because our body is a/an

a)

conductor of electricity

b)

insulator of electricity

c)

source of electricity

d)

None of these

4.

Which among the following metal is used for making electric wires?

a)

Graphite

b)

Iron

c)

Copper

d)

Zinc

5.

Why is a switch used in a circuit?

a)

To complete or break a circuit

b)

To save energy

c)

To prevent electric shocks

d)

To make the bulb glow easily

6.

What are the two places on the battery to which the wires can be attached called?

a)

Switches

b)

Filaments

c)

Insulators

d)

Terminals

7.

What are the materials that do not allow electric to pass through them called?

a)

Insulators

b)

Conductors

c)

Circuits

d)

Filaments

8.

Which type of energy is stored in a battery?

a)

chemical energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

light energy

9.

Which object does NOT conduct electricity?

a)

copper wire

b)

iron nail

c)

salt water

d)

wood

10.
A light bulb will shine brighter when
a)
An extra light bulb is added to the circuit
b)
An additional battery is added
c)
A smaller battery is used
d)
The switch is open in the circuit