Electricity and Circuits


 

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  EXERCISES

A. VERY SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS : Answer in one-word

Q. 1. What kind of current is generated by a  dry  cell ? Ans. Direct current.

Q. 2. Name a device that directly converts solar energy into electrical energy.

Ans. Photovoltaic cell.

Q. 3. Name the ‘on-off’ mechanism in any electrical  circuit. Ans. Switch.

Q. 4. Which material is used for making the handle of a screw driver and pliers ?

Ans. Insulator.

Q. 5. Name the material that is commonly used for making electric wires and cables.

Ans. Copper metal.

 

A. SHORT-ANSWER QUESTIONS : Answer in 10-15 words

Q. 1. How are the cells connected in a torch ? What is such a combination called ?

Ans. In a torch, the cells are connected in such a way that the positive terminal of the first cell is connected to the negative terminal of the other cell.

Such a combination of cells is called series combination.

Q. 2. What is meant by a closed electrical circuit ?

Ans. The circuit in which electric current flows from one terminal of cell or battery to the other, is called a closed circuit.

 






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