CBSE
MAGNETIC EFFECT WS 5
Class 10 - Science
Section A
1. What capacity of fuse wire is to be used for geyser? [1]
a) 10 A b) 15 A
c) 20 A d) 5 A
2. In our domestic electric supply we use following three colours of wire. [1]
a) red, black, green b) red, blue, green
c) black, green, yellow d) red, black, blue
3. An electric fuse can prevent accidents arising from [1]
a) An overload as well as short circuit. b) A short circuit but not due to overload.
c) An overload but not due to short circuit. d) Neither an overload nor a short circuit.
4. At the time of short circuit, the current in the circuit [1]
a) vary continuously b) reduced considerably
c) does not change d) increases heavily
5. Which of the following describes the common domestic power supplied in India? [1]
a) 110 v, 100 Hz b) 220 v, 100 Hz
c) 110 v, 50 Hz d) 220 v, 50 Hz
6. In domestic electric circuits the wiring with 15 A current rating is for the electric devices which have [1]
a) higher power ratings such as geyser. b) non-metallic bodies and low power ratings.
c) metallic bodies and low power ratings. d) lower power ratings such as fan.
7. A toaster of 4 kW is running in an existing circuit 110 volt that has a stream ranking of 4 A. Find the stream of [1]
electrons drawn by the toaster.
a) 23.34 A b) 36.36 A
c) 14.6 A d) 9.06 A
8. The most important safety device method used for protecting electrical appliances from short circuiting or [1]
overloading is
a) fuse b) earthing
c) use of stabilizer d) use of electric meter
9. Transformer works on the principle of [1]
a) Electro magnetic Induction b) Electric field
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c) Electricity d) Magnetic field
10. The fuse wire should have [1]
a) Low resistance, High melting point b) Low resistance, Low melting point
c) High resistance, High melting point d) High resistance, Low melting point
11. What is the current rating of domestic circuits used for appliances like an electric bulb, tube light, and fans? [1]
a) 15 ampere b) 2 ampere
c) 5 ampere d) 10 ampere
12. Assertion (A): Losses in the transmission lines are very less these days. [1]
Reason (R): Low voltage is used for the purpose of transmission.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
13. Assertion (A): A fault occurred in the domestic lines, but all the equipment's are safe. [1]
Reason (R): Potential difference is only 220 V in our country in domestic lines.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
14. Assertion (A): Safety fuses are made up of materials having a low melting point. [1]
Reason (R): Safety fuses should be resistant to electric current.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
15. Assertion (A): Electric appliances with metallic body have three connections, whereas an electric bulb has two [1]
pin connections.
Reason (R): Three-pin connections reduce heating of connecting wires.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
16. Assertion (A): Copper is used to make electric wires. [1]
Reason (R): Copper has very low electrical resistance.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
17. When the main switch of the house circuit is put off, it disconnects the _________ [1]
a) Earth wire b) Live wire
c) Live wire and Neutral wire d) Neutral wire
18. How should the electric lamps in a building be connected, so that the switching on or off in a room has no effect [1]
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on other lamps in the same building?
19. An alternating current has frequency of 50 Hz. How many times does it change its direction in one second? [1]
20. What is the advantage of the earth wire connection in domestic electrical circuits? [1]
21. What is, [1]
i. an electric fuse and
ii. art electric switch?
22. State an important advantage of using alternating current (a.c.) over direct current (d.c.). [1]
23. Which of the following circuits will be dangerous even if the fuse blows off and electric iron stops working [1]
during a short circuit?
24. The diagram in given figure shows a three pin socket marked as 1, 2 and 3. [1]
a. Identify and write live (L), neutral (N) and earth (E) against the correct number.
b. To which part of the appliance is the terminal 1 connected?
25. Which is the most important safety method used for protecting home appliances from short-circuiting or [1]
overloading?
26. Why is the fuse wire fitted in a porcelain casing? [1]
Section B
27. A house has a main fuse of 5 A rating. What is the maximum number of 40 W tube lights which can be used at a [2]
220 V supply?
28. (a) Define the term current rating of an electric fuse? [2]
(b) Name the material used to make electric fuse?
(c) Name two safety measure commonly used in electric circuit and appliances?
29. i. Why is an alternating current (A.C.) considered to be advantageous over direct current (D.C.) for the long- [2]
distance transmission of electric power?
ii. How is the type of current used in household supply different from the one given by a battery of dry cells?
iii. How does an electric fuse prevent the electric circuit and the appliances from a possible damage due to short-
circuiting or overloading.
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30. An electric switch should not be touched with wet hands while putting it on or off. Give a reason for your [2]
answer.
31. When does an electric short circuit occur ? [2]
32. What is meant by short-circuiting ? [2]
33. What is the function of an earth wire? Why is if necessary to earth metallic casing of electric appliance? [2]
34. Explain the meaning of overloading of an electrical circuit. List two possible causes due to which overloading [2]
may occur in household circuits. Write one preventive measure that should be taken to avoid overloading of
domestic circuits.
35. A circuit has a fuse of 5 A. What is the maximum number of 100 watt (220 V) bulbs which can be safely used in [2]
the circuit?
36. Which of the following fuse ratings would be suitable for an electric motor of power 3 kW, if it is operated at [2]
220 V supply? (5 A, 10 A, 12 A, 15 A)
37. A fuse is rated 8 A. Can it be used with an appliance of rating 2 kW, 220 V? [2]
38. What is the function of an earth wire? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances? [2]
39. Draw a labelled diagram with necessary switch, regulator etc. to connect a bulb, a plug socket outlet and a fan [2]
with the mains. In what arrangement have you connected these to the mains?
40. Explain why, it is more dangerous to touch the live wire of a mains supply rather than the neutral wire. [2]
41. What precaution should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic electric circuits? [2]
42. An electric oven of 2kW power rating is operated in a domestic electric circuit (220 V) that has a current rating [2]
of 5A. What result do you expect? Explain.
43. When does an electric short circuit occur? [2]
44. Why are fuses fitted in the fuse box of a domestic electricity supply? [2]
45. What are hazards of electricity ? [2]
46. A house has main fuse rating of 5 A. Three lamps each of 100 W and three CFL's each of 40 W are used [2]
simultaneously. Find :
i. the current drawn from the mains of 220 V, and
ii. the number of additional CFL's each of 40 W which can also be lighted?
47. A house has a main fuse of 5 A rating, 3 bulbs each of 100 W and 8 tube lights each of 40 W are used [2]
simultaneously. Calculate :
i. the current drawn from the mains of 220 V and
ii. the number of additional bulbs each of the 60 W which can also be lighted?
48. An electric oven of 2 kW power rating is operated at 220 V that has a current rating of 5 A. What do you expect [2]
in such a situation? Explain.
49. Why is the earth pin in a three pin plug thicker and longer than the other two pins? [2]
50. Explain what is short circuiting and overloading in an electric supply ? [2]
51. (a) What is a short circuit? [2]
(b) What is overloading? How can you avoid overloading?
52. What are the two main precautions that needs to be followed while inserting a plug into a socked? [2]
53. What is the role of fuse used in series with any electrical appliance? Why should a fuse with defined rating not [2]
be replaced by one with a larger rating?
54. A fuse is rated 15 A. Can it be used with an electric heater of rating 3 kW, 220 V? [2]
55. (a) What is the standard colour code followed for [2]
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(i) live
(ii) neutral and
(iii) earth wires used in electric circuits?
(b) Which part of an electric appliance is earthed and why?
Section C
56. State True or False: [3]
(a) A wire with green insulation is usually the live wire of electric supply. [1]
(b) A fuse is a safety device having a short length of a thin, tin-plated copper wire, and low melting point. [1]
(c) An electric fuse is an important component of all domestic circuits. [1]
57. Mahesh bought an electric iron and connected its wires into the two-pin plug. Obviously, the green wire was not [3]
connected anywhere. Few days later, his wife got a severe electric shock while ironing the clothes. The
electrician told Mahesh that this situation could be averted, if he had connected the green wire also, using the
three-pin plug. Mahesh learnt a lesson for a life-time.
Read the above passage and answer the following questions:
i. Which terminal was to be connected using green wire?
ii. What qualities does Mahesh need to incorporate in himself to avoid such mistakes?
iii. If you were the electrician, what else would you do than explaining to Mahesh?
58. i. What are magnetic field lines? How is the direction of a magnetic field at a point determined? Mention two [3]
important properties of magnetic field lines.
ii. An electric oven of 2kW power rating is operated in a domestic electric circuit (220 V) that has a current
rating of 5A. What result do you expect? Explain.
59. i. Kanchi draws magnetic field lines of field close to the axis of a current carrying circular loop. As she moves [3]
away from the centre of the circular loop she observes that the lines keep on diverging. How will you explain
her observation?
ii. A circuit has a fuse of 5 A. What is the maximum number of 100 watt (220 V) bulbs which can be safely
used in the circuit?
Section D
60. What are essential precautions to be used while using electricity ? [5]
61. Draw an appropriate schematic diagram showing common domestic circuits and discuss the importance of fuse. [5]
Why is it that a burnt out fuse should be replaced by another fuse of identical rating?
62. i. State Fleming's Left-hand rule. [5]
ii. List three characteristic features of the electric current used in our homes.
iii. What is a fuse? Why is it called a safety device?
iv. Why is it necessary to earth metallic electric appliances?
63. Explain house hold electric circuits. What are their relative advantages? [5]
64. What precaution should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic electric circuit ? [5]
65. What is the function of safety fuse ? How it connected in circuit ? [5]
66. Describe an experiment of illustrate the action of an electric fuse. [5]
67. What is the necessity of earthing an electric appliance? [5]
Section E
68. Fill in the blanks: [6]
(a) Electric ________ is an important component of all domestic circuits. [1]
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(b) One of the wires in the electrical wiring of houses has a __________ insulation and is called the live [1]
wire.
(c) A ________ is an important safety device used to protect circuits and appliances from short- [1]
circuiting.
(d) The earth wire has ________ insulation. [1]
(e) ________ can occur when the live wire and the neutral wire come into direct contact. [1]
(f) The ________ in wiring is used as a safety measure to ensure that any leakage of current in the [1]
metallic body does not give the user a severe shock.
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