(Q.)What is a switch?

A switch is a simple device that either breaks the circuit orcompletes it.
(Q.)How many terminals are in there in an electric cell ?
An electric cell has two terminals. The metal cap of the cell is marked as positiveterminal and the metal disc of
the cell ismarked as negative terminal.
(Q.)Whar are conductors?
Materials through which an electric current can flow are called conductors.
(Q.)How does an electric cell produce electricity?
The electric cell produces electricity due to chemical reactions that occurs inside it.
(Q.)Why do we get an electric shock?
We get an electric shock because our body is a conductor of electricity.
(Q.)Name two devices that work on electricity?
The two devicesthat work on electricity are :
1. Fan
2. Electric bulb
(Q.)What are insulators? Give one example.
Materials through which an electric current cannot flow are called as insulators. For example: rubber
(Q.)Name some of the devices in which electric cells are used?
The devices which make use of the electric cells are:1. Transistor radios
2. Cameras
3. Wristwatches
4. Alarm clocks
(Q.)Name two insulators and two conductors.
The two insulators are:1. Plastic
2. Rubber
The two conductors are:1. Aluminium
2. Copper
(Q.)What is a battery? Explain it with figure.
When two or more than two electric cells are connected together in such a way that the positive terminal of one
cell is connected to the negativeterminal of the other, then we call it as a battery. A simple figure showing the
combination of two electric cells to form a battery is shown below:

(Q.)What types of cells are used in calculators? What are the main advantages of using such type of cells?
The cells used in calculators are known as button cells, as they resemble with the shape of a button. The plates
of these cells are made from compounds of nickel and cadmium.
The main advantage of these cells is that they can stay in an active stage for months without any leakage.
(Q.)Describe an electric cell with the help of a labelled diagram.
An electric cell consists of cylindrical pot which is covered by a thick paper sheet.

It consists of two terminals. One is called positive terminal and the other is called negative terminal. The metal
cap is the positive terminal and the metal disc is the negative terminal of the electric cell.
The production of electric current takes place due to the chemical reactions inside the cell. The chemicals are
present between the outermost covering of the cell and carbon rod.
(Q.)What is an electric switch? What is the purpose of using it? Give some examples of electrical appliances
where electric switches are used.
An electric switch isa device used to complete or break an electric circuit. Usually, it is manually operated.
Purpose of using electric switch:
In ON position, the switch allowsthe current to flow through the circuit. Thus, the circuit becomes a closed
circuit.
In OFF position, the switch does notallow current toflow through the circuit. Thus, the circuit becomesan open
circuit.
Examples: Electrical appliances such as fans, electric lamps, washing machines, juicers and mixers, TV, radio
etc. have switches.
(Q.)Define electricity.
Electricity is one of the most useful form of energy.
(Q.)Name two devices which work on electricity.
(i) Toaster, (ii) Television.
(Q.)What is an electric cell?
It is a source of electricity.
(Q.)Name two materials which are good conductor of electricity.
(i) Alluminium (ii) Copper.
(Q.)Define conductors.
The materials through which electric current can flow are called conductors.
(Q.)What are insulators?
The materials through which electric current cannot flow are called insulators.
(Q.)What is a fused bulb?
When the filament of a bulb is broken, it is called a fused bulb.
(Q.)Name two insulators.
(i) Wood, (ii) Plastic.
(Q.)Define an electric circuit.
The complete path from one terminal of the electric cell through the bulb and back to the other terminal of
electric cell is called a circuit.
(Q.)What types of terminals are there in an electric cell?
An electric cell has two types of terminals: (i) Positive terminal (+) and (ii) Negative terminal (-).
(Q.)Name some devices in which electric cell is used.
Electric cell is used in many devices such as: Alarm clock, wristwatch, transistor, calculator, camera, lighter etc.
(Q.)How does an electric cell produce electricity?
The chemical energy stored in the chemicals stored inside a cell will convert into electrical energy. When the
chemicals of the cells are used up, it stops producing electricity.
(Q.)When does a bulb light up in an electric circuit?

The bulb light up when the bulb and the wire complete the path which starts at one terminal of the electric cell
and ends at the other terminal. If there is any gap in the path, the bulb does not light up. It also does not light up
if the path starts and returns to the same terminal of the cell.
(Q.)Explain why all the light bulbs and fans go off if the mains switch is turned off in your house?
When mains switch is turned off, all the lights and fans go off in our house because the current flows in our
house appliances through the main switch. When it is turned off, flow of current stops and our lights and fans go
off.
(Q.)Why are copper and aluminium metals used for making wires?
Copper and aluminium are used for making wires as they are good conductors of electricity and current can pass
easily through them.
(Q.)What is the purpose of using electric switch?
An electric switch is used to open the circuit or to close the circuit due to which electrical gadgets start or stop.
(Q.)Why should an electrician use rubber gloves while repairing an electric switch?
An electrician should use rubber gloves when carries out electrical repairs, because our body is good conductor
of electricity and electricity can flow in the body without rubber gloves. When he uses rubber gloves, electricity
does not flow in his body, because rubber gloves are insulators. Therefore an electrician should use rubber
gloves while repairing electrical appliances.