Class 7th Science NCERT Chapter 14
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Important Topics to Study:
1. Symbols of Electric Components:
– Common electric components can be represented by symbols like electric cell, switch, battery, etc.
– Symbols represent features like positive and negative terminals7.
2. Connecting Cells to Form Batteries:
– Cells can be connected to form batteries by ensuring the positive terminal of one cell is connected to the negative terminal of the next cell.
– Battery compartments often have symbols to help with proper cell placement7.
3. Circuit Diagrams:
– Circuit diagrams use symbols to represent electric circuits.
– They simplify the representation of complex circuits for easier understanding7.
4. Heating Effect of Electric Current:
– Passing electric current through a wire can produce heat (heating effect).
– This effect is utilized in electric appliances like heaters for various purposes7.
What does the longer line and the thicker, shorter line in the symbol for an electric cell represent?
The longer line represents the positive terminal and the thicker, shorter line represents the negative terminal.
What is the purpose of connecting the positive terminal of one cell to the negative terminal of the next cell in a battery?
To ensure that the cells are connected correctly and form a combination necessary for providing power.
How can batteries be prepared for activities involving more than one cell?
By connecting two or more cells together in the correct orientation, with the positive terminal of one cell connected to the negative terminal of the next cell.
Why is an electric circuit represented by a circuit diagram using symbols?
It is easier to draw and understand an electric circuit using symbols in a circuit diagram.
What is the heating effect of electric current and give an example of an appliance where this effect is used?
The heating effect of electric current is when a wire gets hot as current passes through it. An example of an appliance using this effect is an electric room heater or electric heater for cooking.
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