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WorksheetsS2 Electricity
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
cell
resistor
lamp
switch
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
battery
resistor
switch
lamp
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
cell
lamp
switch
resistor
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
ammeter
voltmeter
motor
resistor
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
motor
voltmeter
battery
ammeter
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
motor
buzzer
lamp
resistor
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
ammeter
voltmeter
motor
lamp
Which circuit symbol is shown here.
buzzer
motor
lamp
switch
Electricity is a type of what?
Heat
Energy
Cosmic ray
Magic
What are you experiencing when you rub your feet on a nylon carpet then get a small shock when you reach out and touch the metal handle of a door?
electric current
static electricity
light energy
heat energy
Which of these statements best describes static electricity.
A flow of electrons
A build up of charge on an object
A magic force that causes your hair to stand up on end
Charges can be positive or negative.
What happens when you bring a negative charge and a positive charge close to each other?
Nothing
They attract each other
The repel each other
An atom is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. Which of these particles are being rubbed off when you charge up a plastic rod with a piece of cloth?
protons
neutrons
electrons
When drawing an electric circuit you have to follow certain rules. Select all the rules you must apply.
Use a ruler to draw straight lines.
Corners should be right angles.
Don't place components at the corner.
No gaps in the circuit.
Which circuit diagram shows a parallel circuit.
A
B
Which of these statements correctly describes current.
Current is a flow of electrons in a circuit.
Current is a build up of charge.
Current is the energy in a circuit.
Which of these is the symbol for current?
What are the correct units of current?
Amperes
Volts
Which of these is the symbol for voltage?
What are the correct units of voltage?
Amperes
Volts
Which statement best describes voltage?
Voltage is a measure of the amount of energy given to the charges(electrons) flowing in the circuit.
Voltage is a flow of current.
What is the energy transformation that takes place in a lamp?
electrical to sound
electrical to light
electrical to sound
Which circuit symbol is used for a cell?
A
B
Charges can be positive or negative.
What happens when you bring 2 negative charges close to each other?
Nothing
They attract each other
The repel each other
Select ALL the reasons why connecting electrical devices in your home in parallel is preferable.
If one device fails, the other devices will continue to work
They are cheaper
They are easier to operate
You can switch individual devices on and off without effecting the rest of the circuit.
When measuring current in a circuit, how would you connect the ammeter?
In series with the other components
In parallel to the component
In series or parallel
When measuring voltage in a circuit, how would you connect the voltmeter?
In series with the other components
In parallel to the component
In series or parallel
What happens to the current in a series circuit?
It splits between the components in the circuit.
It is the same at all points in the circuit.
What happens to the voltage in a series circuit?
It splits between the components in the circuit.
It is the same at all points in the circuit.
Select the correct current reading for the ammeter A1 in this circuit.
9A
4.5A
13.5A
0A
Select the correct voltage reading for the voltmeter Vs in this circuit.
2V
3V
5V
1V
