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Grade 9 Science Unit Test - Electricity: Part A: M Ultiple Choice (1 Mark Each)
Grade 9 Science Unit Test - Electricity: Part A: M Ultiple Choice (1 Mark Each)
5. An object acts charged if a charged object is placed near it. This is an example of charging by:
a) friction b) touch c) conduction d) induction
9. An ammeter measures:
a) electric current b) power c) resistance d) voltage
11. An additional cell is connected in series to a simple circuit. The light bulb will:
a) be brighter b) be dimmer c) glow longer d) glow the same
12. Two bulbs are connected in a parallel circuit to a dry cell. If one bulb burns out, the brightness of the
other bulb will:
a) decrease b) increase c) become zero d) remain the same
13. Electrical power can be determined by using which of the following mathematical expressions?
a) E/t b) V x I c) V x I x t d) both a) and b)
3. State which light bulbs will be on in the circuit below under the following conditions: (1 mark each)
a) the switch is closed and light bulb 1 is unscrewed;
b) the switch is closed and light bulb 2 is unscrewed;
c) the switch is closed and light bulb 4 is unscrewed;
d) the switch is open and copper wire replaces light bulb 4.
b) After contact, the plastic rod is brought towards the pith-ball again. Use a diagram to illustrate what
would happen. (1mark)
2. W hat is a short circuit and why is it dangerous? (2 marks)
3. Draw a schematic diagram showing a single circuit with two cells in series and two bulbs connected in
parallel. The complete circuit is controlled by a switch. A voltmeter is connected to measure the voltage
through the first bulb and an ammeter measures the current through the complete circuit. (5 marks)
4. 2Draw a diagram of a Voltaic (Wet) cell similar to the one made in class. Label the positive and
negative
electrodes, the electrolyte solution, and the direction of the flow of electrons. (4 marks)
5. List two characteristics of a series circuit and two characteristics of a parallel circuit. (4 marks)