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Circuits and Electric Current          


  • The flow of electron is called current.     I=Q/t 
  • The unit of current is amperes or amps.
  • The complete path for the flow of current through the wire the cell and the filament of the bulb are called circuit.
  • A series circuit provides one path for the current flow in the circuit.
  • Parallel circuit provides separate paths for the current flow.
  • An electric circuit is a complete unbroken path through which electric current can flow, such a circuit is called closed circuit.
  • When there is no break in a circuit, no electric current is flow; such type circuit is called open circuit.
  • A light bulb transforms electric energy to light energy.
  • A radio and electric bells transforms electric energy to sound energy.
  • A fan converts electric energy into mechanical energy.
  • The chemical effect of current is used (1) In electroplating   (2) In the extraction of metal    (3) In the purification of metals.
  • The difference in electrical potential of the charge is called the potential difference or voltage.
  • The difference in electrical potential is called voltage (V) and is expressed as work done (W) per unit charge (Q).  V=    W/Q
  • The unit of voltage is volt.
  • Alessandro Volta who invented the first chemical battery.
  • The opposition to the flow of current is called resistance.
  • Resistance is represented by “R” and measure in ohms (Ω).
  • A component which is used to close or break a circuit is called switch.
  • A component which provides resistance is called resister.
  • The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance according to Ohm’s law………………   
  • Voltage (V) = Currant (I)  ×  Resistance (R)
  • An ammeter is the device to measure the amount of current.
  • Voltmeter is a device which is used for measuring voltage.
  • Miniature circuit breakers (MCB) is automatically switches off the electrical circuit during abnormal condition of the network.
  • A fuse is a safety device of a thin wire having low melting point which melt and breaks the circuit.


A fuse is used to………………………..
a) Prevent electrical flow                      
b) Save electrical energy                
c) Prevent excessive currant                
d) Increase voltage

c

The earth wire………………………….
a) Prevent excessive current flow          
b) Prevent electrical shocks           
c) Prevent the appliance from exploding      
d) Protect the appliance from floating voltage

b

Charge in motion produces…………….
a) Current       
b) Voltage             
c) Circuit                     
d) Energy

a

Current represent by symbol ………..
a) C     
b) Q                
c) I      
d) Cu

c

The unit of current is ……...
a) amperes                  
b) volt
c) resistance                 
d) none of these

a