Notes 6.1 Electricity

Multiple Choice

Which particles are responsible for the flow of electricity in an atom?

• Electrons

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Photons

Open Ended

How does voltage relate to the movement of electrons in a circuit?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about electrical current are correct?

• It is the flow of electrons between two points with different voltage.

• It is measured in amperes (A).

• The thicker the wire, the greater the current.

• It is the flow of protons in a wire.

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of electric charges found in atoms?

• Protons and electrons

• Neutrons and electrons

• Protons and neutrons

• Photons and electrons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following materials is NOT a good insulator?

• Rubber

• Wood

• Glass

• Copper

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors can affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces?

• The type of material used

• The distance between objects

• The amount of electric charge

• The color of the objects

Open Ended

Explain how resistance affects the flow of electrons in a conductor and why the material of the conductor matters.

Open Ended

Describe the difference between conductors and insulators. Describe electrical current. What determines electrical current?

Open Ended

What is one question you still have about electricity, conductors, or insulators after today's lesson?