Electricity
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Series circuits and circuit diagrams
SubtopicSeries circuits and circuit diagrams under Electricity for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is a safety rule when working with electricity?
A.Always use wet hands
B.Put metal objects into sockets
C.Never use devices with frayed wires
D.Keep wires near water
- 2.
Which component is often used in a circuit to show if current is flowing by spinning?
A.Bulb
B.Buzzer
C.Motor
D.Switch
- 3.
What is the correct way to connect two cells to make a stronger battery?
A.Positive to positive
B.Negative to negative
C.Positive to negative
D.It doesn't matter
Download the worksheet for Electricity - Series circuits and circuit diagrams to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
The effect of voltage and number of components on a circuit
SubtopicThe effect of voltage and number of components on a circuit under Electricity for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If you have a circuit with 1 battery and 1 buzzer, and you add 1 bulb in series, what happens to the buzzer?
A.It gets louder
B.It gets quieter
C.It stays the same volume
D.It changes its sound to a whistle
- 2.
Which of these would result in no light from the bulb at all?
A.Adding too many batteries
B.Adding a bulb in series
C.Removing the battery from the circuit
D.Using a battery instead of
- 3.
A student replaces a thick wire with a very thin wire in a circuit. What might happen to the bulb's brightness?
A.It gets brighter
B.It stays exactly the same
C.It might get slightly dimmer
D.It will explode
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Circuit symbols and components (switches, buzzers, motors)
SubtopicCircuit symbols and components (switches, buzzers, motors) under Electricity for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What happens if a wire is disconnected in a circuit with a lamp?
A.The lamp gets brighter
B.The lamp goes out
C.The battery charges up
D.The switch closes automatically
- 2.
Which component is often used in a doorbell?
A.A motor
B.A lamp
C.A buzzer
D.A cell
- 3.
What must be true for electricity to flow through a motor?
A.The circuit must be open
B.The circuit must be closed
C.There must be no battery
D.The wires must be made of plastic
Download the worksheet for Electricity - Circuit symbols and components (switches, buzzers, motors) to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.
Electrical safety
SubtopicElectrical safety under Electricity for Grade 5 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why is it important to turn off the power at the main switch if a house is flooding?
A.To save money on the electric bill
B.To prevent electricity from traveling through the floodwater
C.To make the water drain faster
D.Because the lights will be too bright
- 2.
What can happen if you leave a phone charging under your pillow while you sleep?
A.The phone will have better signal
B.The phone can overheat and cause a fire
C.The pillow will become more comfortable
D.The battery will last for a week
- 3.
Which of these is the safest way to store spare batteries?
A.In a drawer mixed with metal paperclips
B.Loose in your pocket with coins
C.In their original packaging or a plastic container
D.In a bowl of water
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