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Samacheer Class 9 Science - Electric Charge and Electric Current

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I. Choose the Correct AnswerII. Match the FollowingIII. State Whether True or FalseIV. Fill in the BlanksV. Conceptual QuestionsVI. Answer the FollowingVII. ExercisesIntext ActivitiesActivity – 1Activity – 2Activity – 3
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1I. Choose the Correct Answer8 questions

Q.1In current electricity, a positive charge refers to
✓ Answer
  • (a) presence of electron
  • (b) presence of proton
  • (c) absence of electron
  • (d) absence of proton

Answer:
(c) absence of electron


Q.2Rubbing a comb with hair
✓ Answer
  • (a) creates electric charge
  • (b) transfers electric charge
  • (c) either (a) or (b)
  • (d) neither (a) nor (b)

Answer:
(b) transfers electric charge

Charges are not created; electrons are transferred.

Q.3Electric field lines ______ from positive charge and ______ in negative charge.
✓ Answer
  • (a) start; start
  • (b) start; end
  • (c) start; end
  • (d) end; end

Answer:
(b) start; end


Q.4Potential near a charge is the measure of its ______ to bring a positive charge at that point.
✓ Answer
  • (a) force
  • (b) ability
  • (c) tendency
  • (d) work

Answer:
(d) work


Q.5Heating effect of current is called
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  • (a) Joule heating
  • (b) Coulomb heating
  • (c) Voltage heating
  • (d) Ampere heating

Answer:
(a) Joule heating


Q.6In an electrolyte, current is due to flow of
✓ Answer
  • (a) electrons
  • (b) positive ions
  • (c) both (a) and (b)
  • (d) neither (a) nor (b)

Answer:
(c) both (a) and (b)

In electrolytes, current is mainly due to movement of ions.

Q.7Electroplating is an example of
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  • (a) heating effect
  • (b) chemical effect
  • (c) flowing effect
  • (d) magnetic effect

Answer:
(b) chemical effect


Q.8Resistance of a wire depends on
✓ Answer
  • (a) temperature
  • (b) geometry
  • (c) nature of material
  • (d) all the above

Answer:
(d) all the above



2II. Match the Following0 questions
QuantityUnit
Electric chargecoulomb
Potential differencevolt
Electric fieldnewton per coulomb
Resistanceohm
Electric currentampere


3III. State Whether True or False4 questions

If false, correct the statement.


Q.1Electrically neutral means zero charge or equal positive and negative charges.
✓ Answer

Answer: True


Q.2Ammeter is connected in parallel in an electric circuit.
✓ Answer

Answer: False

Correct Statement:
An ammeter is connected in series in an electric circuit.


Q.3The anode in an electrolyte is negative.
✓ Answer

Answer: False

Correct Statement:
The anode in an electrolyte is positive.


Q.4Electric current can produce magnetic field.
✓ Answer

Answer: True



4IV. Fill in the Blanks0 questions
  • Electrons move from lower potential to higher potential.
  • The direction opposite to electron flow is called conventional current.
  • The e.m.f. of a cell is analogous to a water pump in a pipeline.
  • Domestic electricity in India is AC with frequency 50 Hz.


5V. Conceptual Questions3 questions

Q.1Why is a bird sitting on a high power line safe?
✓ Answer

Answer:
A bird sitting on a single electric wire does not complete the circuit. Since there is no potential difference across its body, current does not flow through it.

However, if it touches another wire or ground simultaneously, current will flow and it may get electrocuted.


Q.2Does a solar cell maintain constant potential across its terminals?
✓ Answer

Answer:
No. The potential difference across a solar cell depends on the intensity of sunlight and the connected load. Since sunlight intensity changes, the voltage also changes.


Q.3Can electroplating be done using alternating current?
✓ Answer

Answer:
No. Electroplating requires direct current (DC).

Using AC continuously changes the direction of current, so metal ions do not deposit properly on the electrode.

Correction made:
Original answer discussed electrical safety instead of directly answering the question.


6VI. Answer the Following8 questions

Q.1On what factors does electrostatic force depend?
✓ Answer

Answer:
Electrostatic force depends on:

  • Magnitude of charges
  • Distance between charges
  • Nature of medium between them

According to Coulomb’s law:

$$F \propto \frac{q_1 q_2}{r^2}$$

Q.2What are electric lines of force?
✓ Answer

Answer:
Imaginary lines representing the direction of electric field around a charge are called electric lines of force.


Q.3Define electric field.
✓ Answer

Answer:
Electric field is the region around a charged body where another charge experiences force.


Q.4Define electric current and give its SI unit.
✓ Answer

Answer:
Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor.

$$I = \frac{Q}{t}$$

Where:

  • (I) = current
  • (Q) = charge
  • (t) = time

SI Unit:

Ampere (A)


Q.5State Ohm’s Law.
✓ Answer

Answer:
At constant temperature, current flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across it.

$$V \propto I$$
$$V = IR$$

Where:

  • (V) = voltage
  • (I) = current
  • (R) = resistance

Q.6Name two appliances based on heating effect of current.
✓ Answer

Answer:

  • Electric iron box
  • Water heater

Other examples:

  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Q.7Why are household appliances connected in parallel?
✓ Answer

Answer:

Household appliances are connected in parallel because:

  • Each appliance gets same voltage.
  • Appliances work independently.
  • Failure of one appliance does not affect others.

Q.8List safety measures while handling electricity.
✓ Answer

Answer:

(i) Earthing

Metal body of appliances is connected to ground.

(ii) Trip Switch / Circuit Breaker

Automatically disconnects circuit during overload.

(iii) Fuse

Protects circuit using heating effect of current.



7VII. Exercises3 questions

Q.1Comb Rubbed on Hair
✓ Answer

Given:

Comb gets charge:

$$-0.4C$$

(a) Which object lost electrons?

  • Comb gained electrons.
  • Hair lost electrons.

(b) Number of electrons transferred

Charge of one electron:

$$1.6 \times 10^{-19} C$$

Using:

$$n = \frac{Q}{e}$$
$$= \frac{0.4}{1.6 \times 10^{-19}}$$
$$= 2.5 \times 10^{18}$$

Answer:

$$2.5 \times 10^{18} \text{ electrons}$$

Q.2Charge Flowing Through Bulb
✓ Answer

Given:

$$I = 2.5A$$
$$t = 2 \text{ hours} = 7200s$$

Using:

$$Q = It$$
$$Q = 2.5 \times 7200$$
$$Q = 18000C$$

Q.3Resistance from V-I Graph
✓ Answer

Using Ohm’s law:

$$R = \frac{V_2 - V_1}{I_2 - I_1}$$
$$R = \frac{13.2 - 10.2}{4 - 3}$$
$$R = \frac{3}{1}$$
$$R = 3\Omega$$


8Intext Activities0 questions


9Activity – 10 questions

Electrical Symbols in Electronic Circuits

Aim:

To identify electrical symbols used in electronic devices.

Observation:

Common symbols observed include:

  • Cell
  • Battery
  • Switch
  • Resistor
  • Capacitor
  • LED


10Activity – 20 questions

Heating Effect of Electric Current

Aim:

To observe heating effect of electric current.

Observation:

The pointed aluminium foil melts when current passes through it.

Conclusion:

Electrical energy converts into heat energy due to resistance.

This is called:

Joule Heating



11Activity – 30 questions

Electroplating Using Copper Sulphate

Aim:

To electroplate a carbon rod with copper.

Observation:

Copper gets deposited on carbon rod.

Conclusion:

Current passing through electrolyte causes chemical reaction and metal deposition.

This process is called:

Electroplating

It is caused by the:

Chemical Effect of Electric Current


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