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Shap Pak Heung Rural Committee Kung Yik She Secondary School (Answer)
2024 – 2025 Integrated Science

Homework Assignment (1) Ch.8 Count as daily marks 15%
Subject: Science Date: ___________
Form: 2 Time Allowed: 35 minutes
No. of Pages: 5 Full Marks: 57 marks
Section A (6 marks)
1. Free electrons flow from the positive pole of the electric cell towards the
F
negative pole.
2. The larger the ammeter reading, the larger the electric current. T
3. A kettle uses 576,000 J energy for 8 minutes. The useful output of the kettle is
T
1020 W. Its efficiency is 93%.
Section B (34 marks)
4. Which of the following are insulators?
(1) Chalk
(2) Pencil lead
(3) Rubber tubing
(4) Aluminum foil
A. (1) and (3) only.
B. (1) and (4) only.
C. (1), (2) and (3) only.
D. (1), (2), (3) and (4)
5. Free electrons of a metal ___________
A. collide with each other.
B. move around the nucleus of atoms.
C. do not carry charges.
D. move freely within the metal.
6. Which of the following instruments is used to measure current? A
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7. Which of the following does NOT make use of the heating effect of electric current?
A. Television
B. Toaster
C. Kettle
D. heater
8. If we want to measure the voltage across the resistor, how should we connect the voltmeter?
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
9. The two voltmeters in the circuit below are identical. The voltage of the electric cell is 1.5 V. Which of
the following statements about the circuit is correct?
A. If voltmeter Q is disconnected, the reading of voltmeter P will become zero.

B. The reading of voltmeter P is larger than the reading of voltmeter Q.
C. The reading of voltmeter P is smaller than the reading of voltmeter Q.
D. Voltmeters P and Q show the same readings.
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10. Thomas designs a circuit as shown. Suppose the two light bulbs are identical and they are in series
circuit with nichrome wire I and nichrome wire II respectively. In which of the following conditions will
light bulb 1 be brighter than light bulb 2?
(1) Nichrome wire I is longer than nichrome wire 2.

(2) Nichrome wire I is thicker than nichrome wire 2.
(3) Nichrome wire I is replaced by a copper wire.
A. (1) and (2) only

B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
11. Which of the following statements about a series circuit connected to different light bulbs must be
correct?
(1) Currents flowing through different light bulbs in the circuit are the same.
(2) Voltages across different light bulbs in the circuit are the same.
(3) The brightness of different light bulbs is the same. (Since it may connect to resistor)
A. (1) only.
B. (2) only.
C. (1) and (2) only.
D. (1), (2) and (3).
12. Six identical light bulbs are connected in the circuit as shown.
Arrange the light bulbs in descending order of the brightness.

A. Z > X, Y > P, Q, R
B. P > Q, X > R, Y, Z
C. P, X, Z > Q, Y > R
D. R, Y, Z > Q, X > P
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13. Which of the following statements about a live wire is correct?
A. The colour of a live wire is blue.
B. A live wire carries the voltage.
C. An electrical appliance without a live wire can still function normally.
D. A live wire provides a return path for the electric current.
14. Lily used 600 units of electricity last month. If the cost per unit is $1.3, what is the cost of electricity?
A. 599
B. 600
C. 660
D. 780
15. In which of the following cases will the current stop flowing in a circuit?
(1) The rheostat is at its maximum resistance.
(2) The fuse melts and breaks.
(3) The switch is opened.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
16. The following diagram shows a sliding rheostat connected to two electric cells and a light bulb. At which
position of the sliding contact is the resistance of the sliding rheostat the greatest? D
17. Which of the following is the circuit symbol of a rheostat? D
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Section C (18 marks)
1. An electric current is a flow of _________________________________________________.
2. The ______________________ of an electrical cell is the measure of the amount of energy supplied to
the free electron by the cell.
3. We use an (a)________________ to measure the size of an electrical current. The unit of an electrical
current is (b)______________ (A).
4. When an electrical current flows through the wire, some of the electrical energy changes to thermal
energy. Thus, the wire heats up. This is called the __________________ of electrical current.
5. A resistor is a circuit component with a ________________ value of resistance
6. If the wire is connected in parallel across a heating element, a _____________________ occurs. The
current may become very large and the circuit overheat.
1. free electrons toward the positive pole
2. voltmeter
(a) Ammeter
3.
(b) ampere
4. heating effect
5. fixed
6. short circuit
The end of the quiz
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Shap Pak Heung Rural Committee Kung Yik She Secondary School
2024 – 2025 Integrated Science
Homework Assignment (2) Ch.8 Count as daily marks 5%
Subject: Science Date: ___________
Form: 2 Time Allowed: 35 minutes
No. of Pages: 6 Full Marks: 34 marks
Write your answer next to the question.
Section A True or False (6 marks)
1. A circuit breaker is not a basic component of an electric circuit. T
2. Plastic is a good conductor of electricity. F
3. Both circuit breakers and switches can be reused. T
Section B Fill in the blank (10 marks)
4. A complete path for electricity to flow from one end of the electrical cell to the other. This circuit is
called a closed circuit.
5. Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are good conductors of electricity. Usually is
metal, for non-metal only graphite allows electricity to flow.
6. A switch is used to open or close a circuit. When it’s closed, it allows electricity to flow. When it’s open,
it doesn’t allow electricity to flow.

Section C Multiple-Choice Questions (18 marks)
7. Which of the following is NOT a basic component of an electric circuit?
A. Source of electricity
B. Connecting wire
C. Energy-using appliance
D. Circuit breaker
8. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
A. Lead
B. Wood
C. Plastic
D. Cloth
9. Which of the following is the circuit symbol of a resistor? C
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10. Which of the following electrical appliances makes use of the magnetic effect of electric current?
A. An electric kettle
B. An electric iron
C. A table lamp
D. An electric fan
11. Which of the following statements are correct about electric motors?
(1) Electric motors convert electrical energy into kinetic energy.
(2) Electric motors work on the heating effect of electric current.
(3) Moving parts of many electrical appliances are made of electric motors.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
12. In which of the following circuits will the current be the largest? (All light bulbs and electric cells are
identical.) C
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13. Study the following circuit.
A. both light bulbs X and Y will light up.

B. both light bulbs X and Y will not light up.
C. only light bulb X will light up.
D. only light bulb Y will light up.
14. John connects three light bulbs in the circuit below. When he closes the switch, the reading of voltmeter
V1 and V2 are 1 V and 2 V respectively, what is the voltage of light bulb 3?
A. 1V
B. 2V
C. 3V
D. 4V
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15. Three identical light bulbs are connected to an electric cell as shown in the diagram.
Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Bulb 1 is brighter than bulb 2.
B. Bulb 1 is brighter than bulb 3.
C. Bulb 1 has the same brightness as bulb 2.
D. Bulb 2 has the same brightness as bulb 3.
16. Consider the circuit below. The two bulbs are identical.
Three ammeters are used to measure the current at three points of the circuit. If the reading of ammeter
A1 is 3 A, what are the readings of ammeter A2 and A3?
Reading of ammeter A2 Reading of ammeter A3
A. 1A 2A
B. 2A 1A
C. 1.5 A 1.5 A
D. 2.5 A 0.5 A
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17. What happens to the brightness of the light bulb in the circuit below as the resistance of the rheostat is
gradually increased?
A. The brightness of the bulb does not change.

B. The brightness of the bulb increases.
C. The brightness of the bulb decreases.
D. The brightness of the bulb increases until the filament inside burns out.
18. Which of the following best describes the difference between the live wire and the earth wire?
A. They are only different in colours.
B. Current flows in both wires when the electrical appliance is working properly.
C. Live wire carries a voltage while earth wire provides a return path for the current.
D. Earth wire can protect us from getting an electric shock but live wire cannot.
19. If the live wire of an electric iron is broken,
A. this iron cannot generate heat.
B. short circuit will occur.
C. overloading will occur.
D. the user may get an electric shock.
20. Which of the following statements can be used to describe both circuit breaker and switch?
(1) They can be used to open or close a circuit.
(2) They can be found in many electrical appliances.
(3) They can be reused.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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21. What is the use of the devices shown below?
A. They turn off and break the circuit to prevent overheating.

B. They can be used to change the electric current in a circuit.
C. They melt and break when current exceeds it rating.
D. They are devices to turn on and off the lights at home.
22. Which of the following is a unit of electrical energy?
A. A
B. W
C. kW h
D. Ohm
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2024 – 2025 Integrated Science

A. If voltmeter Q is disconnected, the reading of voltmeter P will become zero.

(1) Nichrome wire I is longer than nichrome wire 2.

A. (1) and (2) only

Arrange the light bulbs in descending order of the brightness.

17. Which of the following is the circuit symbol of a rheostat? D

called a closed circuit.

metal, for non-metal only graphite allows electricity to flow.

it doesn’t allow electricity to flow.

A. both light bulbs X and Y will light up.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. The brightness of the bulb does not change.

A. They turn off and break the circuit to prevent overheating.

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