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The filament of an electric bulb is made of tungsten as it has a high melting point.

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Important Questions on Electric Current and Its Effects

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Why is fuse wire always placed in a live circuit?
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Name two appliances made on the basis of the heating effect of current.
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Give reasons for the  following:

Nichrome wire is used as a heating element instead of copper wire.

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Differentiate between the following.

Heating effect and magnetic effect of current

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In many electrical appliances such as an electric oven, iron, and kettle, an automatic switch is used. The switch automatically switches off when the task is over. How does the automatic switch of these appliances reduce electrical energy wastage?    
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Define the following term:

Heating effect of current.

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Electric bulb's filament is made of _____ wire.
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Observe the given diagram and answer the question that follows.

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Which effect of electricity is used?

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An electric oven of 3 kW is connected to the mains of 220 V. Calculate:

The amount of energy consumed if the oven is switched on for an hour.

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Observe the given diagram and answer the question that follows.

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How is the temperature adjusted when we rotate the knob while using an electric iron on different fabrics? 

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Write an activity to demonstrate the heating effect of current.
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Which of these appliances does not work on magnetic effect of current?
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What is meant by the heating effect of current? Name three appliances based on this effect.
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Can we use the same fuse in a geyser and a television set? Explain.
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If the fuse is made of copper wire, what could happen?
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Name the materials used for making:

(a) heating element of an electric heater

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Why are Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) preferred over electric bulbs? 
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An electric bulb works on the _____ effect of electric current.