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Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 8 · Science

What Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects covers in CBSE Class 8 Science: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · CBSE Class 8 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects

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1. Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

  • When electric current flows through a conductor, it produces a magnetic field around it.
  • This is called the magnetic effect of electric current.
  • The magnetic field disappears when the current stops flowing.
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2. Heating Effect of Electric Current

  • When electric current flows through a conductor, it faces resistance.
  • Because of resistance, electrical energy changes into heat energy.
  • This warming is called the heating effect of electric current.
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3. How a Battery Generates Electricity

  • A cell or battery generates electric current because of chemical reactions inside it.
  • A Voltaic cell is also known as a Galvanic cell.
  • A Voltaic cell contains two metal rods made of different materials and an electrolyte in a container.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Electric current produces magnetic and heating effects, and batteries generate current through chemical reactions

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What are the important topics in Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects for CBSE Class 8 Science?
Key topics in Electricity: Magnetic and Heating Effects include Magnetic Effect of Electric Current, Heating Effect of Electric Current, How a Battery Generates Electricity. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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