ELECTRICITY

QUESTION 1
Figure 1 shows the structure of a 3-pin plug

(a) On Diagram 1, label structure X, Y, Z using the following words.

Live wire Earth wire Neutral wire

(b) Draw lines to show the correct match between the wires and their functions

Wire Function

Carry electric current from substation into house

X

Y Carry leakage current to the Earth

Z
Carry electric current back to the source
(c) Draw line to show the correct match between the wires and their colour.

Wire Colour

Brown
X

Y Blue

Z
Green

(d) Name the component labeled P.

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(e) State the function of component label P

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QUESTION 4

Diagram 4

(a) On diagram 4, label structure P, Q, R and S by using the following words

Gold leaf metal cap Perspex metal rod

Diagram 4(i) Diagram 4(ii)

(b) On the diagrams 4(i) and (ii)

i) Mark using arrow (→), to show the flow of electron when a charged object
is brought near Q.

ii) State what happen to P in diagram 4(i)

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QUESTION 6a

Diagram 6a

The experiment shown in diagram 6a above is carried out.

(a) In diagram above draw an arrow to show the direction of electric current.

(b) Plotting compasses are placed at position Q and S.

i) Draw the directions of the compasses in the diagram below.

Q S

ii) Draw a diagram to show how to determine the direction of magnetic field

iii) Name the rule use in b(ii)

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QUESTION 6b
Diagram 2 shows two types of electrical circuits

i) ____________________ ii)_______________________
Diagram 6b

(a) On Diagram 6b label the type of circuit for each picture using the following words

Parallel circuit series circuit

(b) Base on diagram 6 (i) and (ii), draw the circuit symbols to represent various
components of the circuits

Diagram 6a (i) Diagram 6a(ii)

(c) What will happen if,

i) one bulb in circuit diagram 6a(i) is faulty?

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ii) One bulb in circuit diagram 6a(ii) is faulty?

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(d) If the current passing through one bulb is 2A and the voltage across the bulb is 8V.
What is the resistance of the bulb?

R = Voltage/current
QUESTION 6c

Diagram 6c

Hanis uses the electric kettle everyday. The power rating for the kettle is 600 W.

a) If the kettle is used for 2 hours per day, calculate the electrical energy used in a day .
(answer in kWh).

b) Calculate the total electrical energy used in a month (1 month = 30 days).

QUESTION 6d

Table 6d shows the electrical energy usage for Hassan’s family in a day.

Power rating Duration of use Energy consumed

Appliance unit
(W) (hour) (kWh)
Lamp 3 50 12
Fan 3 80 10
Refrigerator 1 250 24
Rice cooker 1 600 05
Air conditioner 1 2 000 5
Table 6d
a) Calculate the energy used for all the appliances listed and complete table 1.

b) What is the total amount of electrical energy used in a day ?.

c) Calculate the total energy consumption in a month. (assuming 1 month = 30 days)

d) The information below shows the cost of electricity.

First 100 units @ RM 0.20 per unit

Second 200 units @ RM 0.20 per unit
Additional units @ RM 0.20 per unit

How much does Hassan’s family need to pay for each month ?
QUESTION 8a

Diagram 8a shows an experiment, carry out by a student to study the function of a

transformer .

Diagram 8d
The student take the following steps

Step 1 : Fix the number of turns in the secondary coil to 40 turns

Step 2 : Switch on and record the voltmeter reading.
Step 3 : Repeat step 1 and step 2 by using the number of turns of
the secondary coil of 60, 80, 100 and 120 turns.

(a) Record the voltmeter reading in the space provided

Number of turns in secondary coil = 10 Number of turns in secondary coil = 20

Voltmeter reading = ____________V Voltmeter reading = ____________V

Number of turns in secondary coil = 30 Number of turns in secondary coil = 40

Voltmeter reading = ____________V Voltmeter reading = ____________V
 Number of turns in secondary coil = 50
Voltmeter Reading = ____________V

Complete Table 8a by recorded the voltmeter reading on the respective number of

turns in the secondary coil.

Number of turns in Input Voltage (v) Number of turns in Output voltage (v)
primaries coil the secondary coil
20
2 20

20 2 40

20 2 60

20 2 80

20 2 100
Table 8a
(b) Using table 8a, plot a graph of output voltage against the number of turns in the
secondary coil

Output
voltage

Number of turns in
the secondary coil
(c) State the relationship between the number of turns in secondary coil and the
output voltage.

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(d) State the variables involved in this experiment.

Manipulated variable

Responding variable

Controlled variable

(e) Base on the graph predict the voltmeter reading if the number of turns of
secondary coil is 50.

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QUESTIO 8 b
A student carried out an experiment to study the relationship between resistance and
electrical current

Diagram 8.1

The reading of an ammeter at the crocodile clip on X and Y with the value of resistance 15Ώ
and 5Ώ respectively.

The table 8.2 below shows the result

Position of crocodile clip Resistance value Ammeter reading

X 15Ώ 0.3A

Y 5Ώ 1.5A

Table 8.2

(a) State the variable in the experiment

Manipulated variable

Responding variable

Controlled variable
 (b) Based on figure 8.1 calculate the value of resistance at X and Y in the table 8.2

Position Voltage value (V) Current value (A) Resistance value (Ώ)

X 6.0 0.2

Y 3.0 0.6
Table 8.2

(c) Based on table 8.2 draw a graph to show current value versus resistance value.

Ammeter value ( A)

Resistance value ( Ω )

(d) Based on the graph, what is the relationship between the value of current and the
value of resistance

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(e) State one inference from this experiment

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(f) Resistance X and Y are replaced with resistance Z, Predict the value of electric
current through resistance Z

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(g) State the relationship between current, voltage and resistance.

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(h) Based on table 8.2 and the graph in (c) what can you deduce about the ‘resistance’?

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QUESTION 2

You are given two batteries, a rheostat, a switch, connecting wires, a bulb and an ammeter
as shown in Diagram 2.1 .

Diagram 2.1

(a) Draw the symbols of the electrical components in the spaces provided.

(b) State the function of the rheostat and an ammeter by completing Table 2.1.

Component Function

Rheostat

Ammeter

Table 2.1

(c) Using the symbols of the electrical components, draw a complete electrical circuit.