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Science Quiz

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is required for electricity to flow in a circuit?


a) Open circuit
b) Source of electrical energy
c) Electrical insulators
d) Closed switch

2. Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are called:


a) Electrical conductors
b) Electrical insulators
c) Electrical resistors
d) Electrical capacitors

3. Which component is used to open or close a circuit?


a) Resistor
b) Capacitor
c) Switch
d) Diode

4. Circuit symbols are used to represent:


a) Circuit diagrams
b) Electrical conductors
c) Electrical insulators
d) Voltage sources

5. An electric current in metal is a flow of:


a) Protons
b) Electrons
c) Neutrons
d) Photons

6. What is the unit of measurement for electric current?


a) Volts
b) Watts
c) Amperes
d) Ohms

7. The heating effect of electric current is the conversion of electrical energy into:
a) Light energy
b) Mechanical energy
c) Thermal energy
d) Chemical energy

8. Which effect of electric current is demonstrated by a current-carrying wire


affecting the direction of a compass needle?
a) Magnetic effect
b) Heating effect
c) Chemical effect
d) Mechanical effect

9. The voltage of an electric cell is a measure of:


a) Electrical resistance
b) Electrical current
c) Energy supplied to free electrons
d) Electric potential energy

10. What is the unit of measurement for voltage?


a) Amperes
b) Volts
c) Ohms
d) Watts

Section B: Short Answer Questions

1. Define resistance and state its unit of measurement.


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2. Explain the difference between an electrical conductor and an electrical insulator.


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3. Describe the heating effect of electric current.


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4. How does a switch control the flow of electric current in a circuit?


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5. What is a circuit diagram, and how is it related to an actual circuit?


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6. Explain the magnetic effect of electric current.


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7. What is an electromagnet and how is it formed?


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8. Define series and parallel circuits. How do the currents, voltages, and resistances
differ in these circuits?
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9. List two advantages and two disadvantages of a series circuit.


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10. List two advantages and two disadvantages of a parallel circuit.


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Section C: Application Questions

1. Draw a circuit diagram for a simple circuit consisting of a battery, a switch, and a
light bulb connected in series.

2. Calculate the total resistance of two resistors connected in series, given their
individual resistances as R1 = 10 ohms and R2 = 20 ohms.
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3. Describe an experiment to investigate the effect of wire length on its resistance.


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4. A parallel circuit consists of three resistors with resistances of 4 ohms, 6 ohms, and
8 ohms connected to a voltage source of 12 volts. Calculate the total current flowing
through the circuit.
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5. Explain the advantages of using a rheostat instead of a fixed resistor in a circuit.


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Section D: Data-Based Questions

1. The table below shows the resistances of different wires at room temperature:

Wire Resistance (ohms)


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Wire A 5
Wire B 10
Wire C 15
Wire D 20

a) Rank the wires in order of increasing resistance.


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b) Calculate the total resistance if wires A, B, and C are connected in series.


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c) Calculate the total resistance if wires A, B, and C are connected in parallel.


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Section E: Long Questions

1. Explain the concept of electric current and its flow in a closed circuit. Include the
role of free electrons and the direction of electron flow.
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2. Compare and contrast series circuits and parallel circuits. Discuss their
characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Provide examples of real-life
applications for each circuit type.
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3. Describe the process of photosynthesis in plants. Include the reactants, products,


and the role of chlorophyll. Explain how the testing for starch in green leaves is
related to photosynthesis.
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4. Investigate and explain the factors that affect the resistance of a wire. Include the
impact of wire length, wire thickness, and the material of the wire. Provide examples
and experimental evidence to support your explanation.
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