Practice Switches - 1.3 | Electricity & Circuits | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the function of a switch in an electrical circuit?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you control lights.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when a switch is open?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider if the lights turn on or off.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What happens to the flow of current when a switch is closed?

  • It stops
  • It flows
  • It increases

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the 'on' state of a switch.

Question 2

True or False: An open circuit has infinite resistance.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when a circuit is interrupted.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

In a circuit with a 24 V battery and a switch that has a contact resistance of 0.03 Ξ©, calculate the current flowing through the switch if a 3 A current is flowing through the circuit. How much voltage drop occurs across the switch?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to use the voltage drop formula (V = I Γ— R).

Question 2

Design a safety feature for a circuit using switches to prevent overload. Describe how to ensure that contact resistance remains low and how to prevent degradation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the operating conditions and materials involved.

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