Let's go through each question on the
Unit 5 – Electricity Science Worksheet and solve them step by step with explanations.
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Q1 - Tick (✓) the objects that use mains electricity.
We are given six images:
1.
Electric kettle –
✔ Uses mains electricity (plugged into a wall socket).
2.
Candle –
✘ Does
not use electricity; it burns fuel (wax).
3.
Washing machine –
✔ Uses mains electricity.
4.
Remote control –
✘ Usually runs on batteries, not mains electricity.
5.
Microwave oven –
✔ Uses mains electricity.
6.
Flashlight (torch) –
✘ Powered by batteries, not mains electricity.
✔ Correct answers to tick:
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Microwave oven
> So, tick the boxes under:
> - Kettle
> - Washing machine
> - Microwave
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Q2 - Label the different parts of an electrical circuit below.
The five components shown are:
1.
Light bulb in a holder →
Bulb
*(It emits light when current flows through it)*
2.
Motor →
Motor
*(Converts electrical energy into motion)*
3.
Battery →
Battery
*(Provides electrical energy; source of power)*
4.
Bell →
Bell
*(Makes sound when current flows through it)*
5.
Wires with clips →
Wires / Connecting wires
*(Carry electric current between components)*
>
Labels:
> 1. Bulb
> 2. Motor
> 3. Battery
> 4. Bell
> 5. Wires
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Q3 - Are these materials electrical conductors or insulators? Complete the table.
| Material | Conductor | Insulator |
|--------|----------|-----------|
| Wood | |
✔ |
| Brass |
✔ | |
| Plastic | |
✔ |
| Glass | |
✔ |
| Paper | |
✔ |
| Copper |
✔ | |
| Silver |
✔ | |
| Chalk | |
✔ |
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Explanation:
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Conductors: Materials that allow electricity to flow easily.
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Brass – Metal alloy → conducts electricity
✔
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Copper – Excellent conductor
✔
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Silver – Best conductor among metals
✔
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Insulators: Materials that resist electricity flow.
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Wood – Doesn’t conduct electricity
✔
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Plastic – Common insulator (used in wires)
✔
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Glass – Insulator (used in bulbs and insulators)
✔
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Paper – Insulator (dry paper doesn’t conduct)
✔
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Chalk – Made of calcium carbonate, insulating
✔
> Note: Some materials like wet wood or damp paper may conduct slightly, but in general science terms, they're classified as insulators.
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✔ Final Answers Summary:
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Q1: Tick these:
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Microwave oven
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Q2: Labels:
1. Bulb
2. Motor
3. Battery
4. Bell
5. Wires
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Q3: Table filled:
| Material | Conductor | Insulator |
|--------|----------|-----------|
| Wood | |
✔ |
| Brass |
✔ | |
| Plastic | |
✔ |
| Glass | |
✔ |
| Paper | |
✔ |
| Copper |
✔ | |
| Silver |
✔ | |
| Chalk | |
✔ |
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This worksheet helps students understand basic concepts of electricity: devices using mains power, circuit components, and material conductivity. Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer key!
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