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LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE
SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS
ANSWERS for Exam Practice Questions: Electricity
Section A: MCQs
1
7
13
19

C
C
B
A

2
8
14
20

D
B
B
D

3
9
15

C
C
A

4
10
16

B
B
A

5
11
17

C
B
D

6
12
18

C
B
A

Section B
Qn
21 (a)(i)

Answer
Resistance for R1 and R2:
1
= + =
R
R=2
Total Resistance = 3 + 2 = 5

Total Current = V / R
= 10 / 5
=2A
(iii) Current in R2 = 2 / 2 = 1 A
(iv) The bulb becomes dimmer / less bright.
If resistor R3 is removed, the total resistance will increase.
Thus, the total current will decrease, causing the bulb to
become less bright.

Marks
1
1
1

(ii)

(b) 9 A fuse
The fuse rating should be just above the normal current
required by the appliance.
22 (a)
(b)(i)

1
1
1
1
0.5
0.5

1
1

Parallel
V = IR
R = V / I = 0.3 / 0.05
R=6

(ii)

0.05 A

(c)

It will be brighter[1]. The overall effective resistance will drop

from 10 to 4.[1/2] With a decrease in resistance, there is
an increase in current[1/2] hence a brighter bulb.

23
(a)(i)

9
3
I=3A

1
1
1

(a)(ii)

1
1
1

R 24 6
Effective resistance = 3

24 (a)

(b)

(c)(i)-(ii)

(d)

25(a)
(i)
(ii)
(b) (i)

Effective Resistance of Q, R and S (parallel)

1
1
1 2 1

R 24 6 6 3
R=3
Effective Resistance of P, Q, R and S = 8 + 3 = 11
Current = V/R = 12/11 = 1.09 A

Explanation:
When Resistor P is removed (1/2) the effective resistance of
the circuit is the smallest (1/2) as resistor P was arranged in a
series, (1/2)
With the same electromotive force, the amount of current
flowing through the circuit will be highest. (1/2)
Calculation:
When P of 8 is removed, effective resistance = 3
Thus, current flowing through ammeter,
I= V/R = 12/ 3 = 4 A
The bulbs will be dimmer,
If one light bulb blows, the rest of the light bulb will not light
up.
2 x 15 + 0.25 x 720 + 3 x 30 + 0.1 x 200
= 320 kWh
Cost = 320 x 0.2 = $64

1
1
1
Working: 1m
Answer with
correct unit:
1m

1
1
1
1
1
1
1, 1

No. When the shaver is used in Singapore, too much current

will flow through it and it will be damaged.

1
1

Switch off lights and other electrical devices when not in use.
Use energy efficient appliances. (Any other reasonable ans)
(iii) Supplies of fossil fuels are limited and running out.
Burning of fossil fuel pollutes the air/ contributes to global
warming.

1
1
1
1

(ii)

26 (a)
Fuse

Earth
Wire

1 mark
for each
box

Live wire
Neutral wire

(b)

(c)

27(a)(i)
(a)(ii)
(b)

18 W = 0.018 kW
Energy used = 0.018 kW x 10 h = 0.18 kWh
Cost = 0.18 x $0.15 = $ 0.027
More fossil fuels have to be burnt to generate electricity.
More carbon dioxide/ greenhouse gases is produced.
More heat is trapped in the atmosphere.
Live wire: Brown
Neutral wire: Blue

(c)
(d)

The fuse should be connected to the live wire.

If a fault happens such that the live wire touches the metal
casing of the appliance (1/2), the earth wire directs the
current to the ground. (1/2)
This helps to prevent the user from electric shock (1/2) when
he touches the metal casing.(1/2)

(e)

Cost = 1.5 kW (12) x 0.25 = $4.50

End of answer key

0.5
0.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

1
2

Working: 1m
Answer : 1m