Class 7 Science Chapter 3 Electricity Circuits and Their Components Solutions | Curiosity NCERT Answers 2026-27 | Amresh Academy

  


ЁЯМЯ Class 7 Science Curiosity – Chapter 3 Solutions

Electricity: Circuits and their Components | Amresh Academy


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1. Choose the incorrect statement.

(i) A switch is the source of electric current in a circuit.
(ii) A switch helps to complete or break the circuit.
(iii) A switch helps us to use electricity as per our requirement.
(iv) When the switch is in ‘OFF’ position, there is an air gap between its terminals.

ЁЯСЙ Answer: (i) A switch is the source of electric current in a circuit
ЁЯСЙ Explanation: Source is cell/battery ЁЯФЛ, not switch


2. Observe Fig. 3.16. With which material connected between the ends A and B, the lamp will not glow?

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
Insulators ЁЯЪл (plastic, rubber, wood, glass, paper)


3. In Fig. 3.17, if the filament of one of the lamps is broken, will the other glow? Justify your answer.

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
No
ЁЯСЙ Series circuit one break whole circuit stops


4. A student forgot to remove the insulator covering from the connecting wires while making a circuit. If the lamp and the cell are working properly, will the lamp glow?

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
No
ЁЯСЙ Insulator blocks current


5. Draw a circuit diagram for a simple torch using symbols for electric components.

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
Battery ЁЯФЛ Switch ЁЯФШ Lamp ЁЯТб back to battery (closed loop ЁЯФД)


6. In Fig. 3.18:

(i) If S is in ‘ON’ position, S is in ‘OFF’ position, which lamp(s) will glow?
(ii) If S is in ‘OFF’ position, S is in ‘ON’ position, which lamp(s) will glow?
(iii) If S and S both are in ‘ON’ position, which lamp(s) will glow?
(iv) If both S and S are in ‘OFF’ position, which lamp(s) will glow?

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
(i) None
(ii) L only ЁЯТб
(iii) L and L ЁЯТбЁЯТб
(iv) None


7. Vidyut has made the circuit as shown in Fig. 3.19. Even after closing the circuit, the lamp does not glow. What can be the possible reasons? List as many possible reasons as you can for this faulty operation. What will you do to find out why the lamp did not glow?

ЁЯСЙ Answer:

Possible reasons:

  • Fused bulb ЁЯТб❌
  • Dead cell ЁЯФЛ
  • Loose connection
  • Broken wire
  • Faulty switch
  • Wrong polarity
  • Insulation not removed

Steps:
✔️ Check cell
✔️ Check bulb
✔️ Tighten wires
✔️ Test switch


8. In Fig. 3.20, in which case(s) the lamp will not glow when the switch is closed?

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
Lamp will not glow in incorrect circuits
ЁЯСЙ Cases: (b), (c), (d)


9. Suppose the ‘+’ and ‘-‘ symbols cannot be read on a battery. Suggest a method to identify the two terminals of this battery.

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
Use LED ЁЯТб
✔️ Long lead positive
✔️ Short lead negative


10. You are given six cells marked A, B, C, D, E, and F. Some of these are working and some are not. Design an activity to identify which of them are working. (i) List the items that you require. (ii) Write the procedure that you will follow. (iii) With the items, carry out the activity to identify the cells that are working.

ЁЯСЙ Answer:

(i) Items bulb ЁЯТб, wires ЁЯФМ

(ii) Procedure:

  • Make circuit
  • Insert one cell
  • Check glow

(iii) Result:
✔️ Glow working
No glow not working


11. An LED requires two cells in series to glow. Tanya made the circuit as shown in Fig. 3.21. Will the lamp glow? If not, draw the wires for correct connections.

ЁЯСЙ Answer:
No

ЁЯСЙ Correct connection:

  • Cells + to – ЁЯФЛ
  • LED correct polarity

✍️ ЁЯФ╣ Very Short Answer Type Questions


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

ЁЯСЙ Completes or breaks circuit ЁЯФШ


What does an electric cell provide to a circuit?

ЁЯСЙ Electrical energy ЁЯФЛ


Name the two terminals of a cell.

ЁЯСЙ Positive (+) & Negative (–)


Why does an LED glow only in one direction?

ЁЯСЙ Current flows in one direction


What is a filament in an incandescent lamp?

ЁЯСЙ Thin glowing wire ЁЯТб


ЁЯза ЁЯФ╣ Short Answer Type Questions


Why is it important to connect electric cells in a particular order in a torch?

ЁЯСЙ Series connection ensures proper current ЁЯФЛ


What happens when the filament of an incandescent lamp breaks?

ЁЯСЙ Lamp becomes fused


What do we mean by an electrical circuit?

ЁЯСЙ Complete path of current ЁЯФД


Why are wires covered with plastic or rubber?

ЁЯСЙ Safety (insulation) ЁЯЫб️


How can you identify the terminals of a battery if the symbols are not visible?

ЁЯСЙ Using LED or holder ✔️


ЁЯУЦ ЁЯФ╣ Descriptive Answer Type Questions


Why do LEDs need to be connected correctly in a circuit?

ЁЯСЙ Work only in one direction


Explain the difference between conductors and insulators with examples.

ЁЯСЙ Conductors allow current
ЁЯСЙ Insulators block current ЁЯЪл


Why is copper commonly used for making wires and not gold or silver?

ЁЯСЙ Cheap + good conductor


What is a circuit diagram and why is it used?

ЁЯСЙ Symbolic representation ЁЯУР


How does a homemade switch work in a circuit?

ЁЯСЙ Touch ON ✔️
ЁЯСЙ No touch OFF


ЁЯЪА ЁЯФ╣ Exploring Questions


Why is it dangerous to use damaged wires or switches?

ЁЯСЙ Electric shock ⚠️


How would you test whether a cell is working or not using a simple circuit?

ЁЯСЙ Use bulb test ЁЯТб


If electricity is unavailable in your home for two days, list five daily tasks that would be affected.

ЁЯСЙ Light, phone, fridge, TV, water pump


Why do LEDs last longer and are more efficient than incandescent lamps?

ЁЯСЙ Less energy, no filament


Design an activity using a conduction tester to test if a material is a conductor or insulator.

ЁЯСЙ Glow conductor
ЁЯСЙ No glow insulator


 


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