Unit 2B Electricity and Magnetism Review Game

Front

Bits of paper are attracted to the surface of this balloon. What attracts the paper pieces to the balloon?

Back

static electricity

Front

If you put a negative and a positive charge together they will

Back

attract

Front

A boy pulls a sweater off over his head. His hair is attracted to the sweater due to

Back

an electrical charge

Front

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires? Options: a. aluminum, b. tin, c. rubber, d. water

Back

rubber

Front

Many electrical wires are wrapped with a plastic coating because plastic is

Back

a good insulator

Front

Which of these substances conducts electricity the best? a. wood, b. brick, c. copper, d. plastic

Back

c. copper

Front

Why does static electricity move from you to a metal object after you have walked over new carpet?

Back

It is attracted to the metal.

Front

Which form of electric discharge appears in nature? Options: rain, ocean currents, lightning, volcanoes

Back

lightning

Front

The electrician in this picture is wearing rubber gloves for protection. The purpose of the rubber gloves is to

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insulate the electrician

Front

A class constructed this project. Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y? Options: a. Plastic straw, b. Cotton string, c. Aluminum foil, d. Rubber eraser

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Aluminum foil