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Tamil Nadu Board · Class 10 · Science

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

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4 Topics · Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Electricity

1

Electric Current and Electric Circuit

  • Electric current is the rate of flow of electric charges (electrons) through a conductor.
  • Symbol for current is 'I' and its SI unit is Ampere (A).
  • Formula: I = Q/t, where Q is charge in Coulombs and t is time in seconds.
2

Electric Potential and Potential Difference

  • Electric potential at a point is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from infinity to that point against electric force.
  • Potential difference (V) between two points is the work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another.
  • Formula: V = W/Q
3

Ohm's Law and Resistance

  • Ohm's Law: At constant temperature, the current (I) flowing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference (V) across its ends.
  • Mathematical form: V = IR
  • The graph of V vs I is a straight line passing through the origin for an ohmic conductor.
4

System of Resistors – Series and Parallel Combinations

  • Resistors can be combined in series or parallel (or both) to get different effective resistances.
  • SERIES CONNECTION: Resistors connected end-to-end in a single loop.
  • In series: Same current flows through all resistors.

Key Concepts

Electric current is the rateAn electric circuit is a closedElectric potential at a pointOhm's Law establishes the relationship betweenResistance is a material's property

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What are the important topics in Electricity for Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Electricity include Electric Current and Electric Circuit, Electric Potential and Potential Difference, Ohm's Law and Resistance, System of Resistors – Series and Parallel Combinations. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Electricity for the Tamil Nadu Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Electricity. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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