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Electricity — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 10 · Science

What Electricity covers in CBSE Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

178 questions80 flashcards8 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Electricity

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1. Electric Current and Electric Circuit

  • Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charge through a conductor.
  • A continuous and closed path of an electric current is called an electric circuit.
  • If the circuit is broken anywhere, current stops flowing and the bulb does not glow.
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2. Potential Difference and Voltage

  • Potential difference is the work done to move a unit charge from one point to another.
  • It is the electric pressure that makes charges move in a circuit.
  • A battery or cell provides potential difference.
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3. Ohm's Law and Resistance

  • Ohm's law gives the relation between current and potential difference in a conductor.
  • For a given metallic conductor at constant temperature, V is directly proportional to I.
  • This relation is written as V = IR.
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4. Resistance, Resistivity, and Material Choice

  • Resistance of a uniform metallic conductor is directly proportional to its length and inversely proportional to its area of cross-section.
  • Resistance also depends on the nature of the material.
  • The resistivity formula is R = ρ l/A.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Electricity

Electric currentElectric circuitElectric potential differenceResistanceOhm's lawResistivitySeries combination of resistorsParallel combination of resistors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Electricity for CBSE Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Electricity include Electric Current and Electric Circuit, Potential Difference and Voltage, Ohm's Law and Resistance, Resistance, Resistivity, and Material Choice. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Electricity for the CBSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 178 practice questions on Electricity. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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