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Basic electricity

Junior High 6 questions
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What basic electricity means

You learn how simple electric circuits work and how current can move safely through them. This helps you understand everyday devices, choose materials that conduct or insulate, and use electricity with care.

What you will practise

  • Identify conductors and insulators in simple examples
  • Choose the correct parts of a basic circuit
  • Explain what a battery does in a circuit
  • Tell when a switch opens or closes a circuit
  • Recognise safe and unsafe uses of electricity

Before you start

You should already know common materials such as metal, plastic and wood. It also helps if you can read simple circuit symbols and follow basic safety rules.

Not confident yet? Work through Forces and simple machines first.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

  • rubber
  • copper
  • plastic
  • dry wood
Answer: copper

Working: Metals like copper allow electric current to flow easily.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Thinking all metals are insulators. Remember that many metals, such as copper, conduct electricity well.
  • Mixing up the battery and the switch. The battery gives electrical energy, while the switch controls the circuit.
  • Forgetting that a broken circuit stops current. An open switch means the path is not complete.
  • Using water or wet hands as if they are safe. Keep electricity away from wet places and damaged wires.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 7 to 9 syllabusBECE

This topic normally appears in Junior High School science when learners study energy, forces and practical electricity. It also supports BECE preparation by building understanding of circuit parts, conductors, insulators and safety.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other JHS Forces & Energy skills in Science, at the same point in the course.

Other Science topics

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Exams that assess basic electricity

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BECEBECE practice questionsFree BECE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.

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