Electricity Quiz

An example of a conductor is :

• a glass paperweight
• a plastic cap
• a metal screw
• a wooden handle

An alternating current:

• Flows in 1 direction only
• turns on and off repeatedly
• flows in one direction only
• reverses direction repeatedly

An example of an insulator is:

• iron
• silver
• copper wire
• rubber

An electrical current produces a(n):

• magnetic field
• magnetic domains
• electrical resistance
• both b& c are correct

The buildup of charges on an object is called:

• positive charge
• static charge
• negative charge
• static discharge

What is a circuit?

• A pathway that electricity flows in. It has a load, wire, and a taco
• A pathway that protons flow in. It has a load, wire, and a power source.
• A pathway that electricity flows in. It has a load, wire, and a power source.
• A pathway that electricity flows in. It has a load and wire.

What charge does an electron have?

• negative (-)
• positive (+)
• neutral or no charge (0)

Ms Jo Jo rubbed two balloons with a piece of wool. What will happen when the balloons are brought near each other?

• The balloons will repel each other.
• The balloons will attract each other.
• The balloons will become positively (+) charged.
• The balloons will pop.

The picture shows an electrical circuit. This circuit is a series circuit because: 

• It has 3 light bulbs.
• The same current flows through all three light bulbs.
• It uses a single battery.
• The electrical current is divided between the three light bulbs.

Which of the following is shown in the picture?

• Electromagnet
• Electric generator
• Electric motor
• Transformer