Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism

Physics: Assessment Sheet P4

1 Read these statements. Circle TRUE or FALSE.
Using a shorter wire will make a lamp dimmer. TRUE FALSE
Plastic and other insulating materials are used
to cover wires and plugs, and to make switches
because they conduct current. TRUE FALSE
Using a thinner wire will make a lamp dimmer. TRUE FALSE
Metals are good conductors of electricity. TRUE FALSE [4 marks]
2 Look at these circuits.

a b

c d

a Which circuit will have the brightest lamps?

b Which circuit will not light up? [2 marks]

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 Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism

Physics: Assessment Sheet P4 (continued)

3 Label this diagram of a light bulb. Use the words from the box. Tick the
parts that are conductors and circle the parts that are insulators.

glass bulb tungsten filament metal case metal

posts non-metal metal base

[9 marks]
[Total: _____ /15]

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