Scicent SQ U8 3-4 SetB Final e
Scicent SQ U8 3-4 SetB Final e
Scicent SQ U8 3-4 SetB Final e
S2 Science
Unit 8 — Section Quiz
Sections 8.3–8.4
2. Which of the following combinations about the direction of the electric current
and the flow of free electrons is correct?
P Q
3. Which of the following are applications of the heating effect of electric current?
(1) Electric iron
(2) Electric bell
(3) Electric kettle
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
5. Which of the following circuits can be used to measure the voltage across a light
bulb?
A. B.
C. D.
2. (b) is sometimes described as the ‘electrical push’ that makes free electrons
flow in a circuit.
3. The larger the electric current, the more (c) flowing through the circuit during
the same period of time.
Answers:
(a) (b)
(c)
To positive pole
of the electric cells
To negative pole
of the electric cells
(a) Suggest how we can attract more paper clips using the electromagnet.
(1 mark)
(b) Peter suggests that we can add a switch to the circuit so that we can ‘turn
on’ and ‘turn off’ the electromagnet. Is he correct? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
2. The table below shows the relationship between the number of electric cells and
the electric current in a circuit.
(a) If the voltage of one electric cell is 1.5 V, draw a graph to show the
relationship between the voltage and the current in this circuit. (3 marks)
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(b) What would the current be if four electric cells are used? (1 mark)
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ANSWERS
Unit 8 — Section Quiz
Sections 8.3–8.4
1. F 2. T 3. T 4. T 5. F
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. A
(a) electromagnet
(b) Voltage
(c) free electrons
current (A)
2.5
1.5
0.5
voltage (V)
0
1.5 3 4.5 6 7.5