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6th CBSE
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Draw the symbol of a battery of electric cells.

Important Questions on Electricity and Circuits

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6th CBSE
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Draw an electric circuit in which a cell is used to light a bulb, using components  electric cell, a switch and a battery of electric cells. Mark the directions of current in the circuit.
HARD
6th CBSE
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Differentiate between conductors and insulators. Give three examples of each, one of them being a liquid.
HARD
6th CBSE
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Instead of plastic, can the electric wires at home be covered with aluminium foil? Justify your answer.
MEDIUM
6th CBSE
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A student, while making a circuit to make a bulb glow using a dry cell, connected the plastic covering of the wire to the cell, instead of the metal wire inside it. Will current flow in the circuit? Why?
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6th CBSE
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Why do you think electric wires are made out of copper or aluminium though silver is a better conductor of electricity?
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6th CBSE
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A bare wire carrying an electric current can give you an electric shock. Based on this, can you say if your body is a conductor or an insulator?
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6th CBSE
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As a safety measure, you are advised to wear rubber slippers or shoes when handling electrical appliances. Why?
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6th CBSE
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Current in a circuit flows from the positive terminal of a cell to the negative terminal. In which direction does the current flow inside the cell?