SETARA 3 SCIENCE F3

1. Diagram shows types of electric circuit X and Y.

Diagram

(a) Name the types of the electric circuit.

X : ………………………………………………………………………………..
Y : ………………………………………………………………………………..
(2 marks)

(b) State the type of circuit fixed in our home.

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(1 mark)

(c) Draw the diagram of a complete series circuit using all the components below. Use symbols and
label it.
2 dry cells

2 bulbs

1 switch

(2 marks)
 (d) Give one disadvantage of a series circuit.
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(1 mark)

(e) Diagram shows complete electric circuit.

Diagram

M1 and M2 are two identical bulbs. The resistance of each bulb is 2 ohms and the current in the circuit is
6A.

Calculate the voltage in the circuit.

(2 marks)
2. Diagram shows two methods of generating electricity commonly used in Malaysia.

Diagram

(a) Name the types of electricity generator shown in Diangam.

P : ……………………………………………………………………..
Q : …………………………………………………………………….
(2 marks)

(b) State the energy change that takes place in Q.

Heat energy

(2 marks)

(c) Diagram shows a simple transformer which is made of two coils of wire wrapped around an iron
core.

Diagram
i. Label coil P and coil Q on Diagram.
(2 marks)

(d) Diagram shows the electric consumption in Malaysia from year 2000 – 2014. In your opinion, what
is the effect that would occur due to uncontrolled use of electricity and suggest the steps that can
practice at home to reduce the consumption of electricity.

Diagram

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(2 marks)