Quiz about Electric and Magnetic Forces

Question 1

A particle that has equal amounts of positive charge and negative charge is

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neutral

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positively charged

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negatively charged

Question 2

A negatively charged particle has

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more electrons than protons

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more protons than electrons.

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an equal number of protons and electrons

Question 3

A particle that has more protons than electrons is

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positively charged

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negatively charged

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neutral

Question 4

Which material is an insulator in which electric charges CANNOT easily move?

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plastic

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gold

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aluminum

Question 5

Which material is a conductor in which electric charges easily move?

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copper

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wood

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paper

Question 6

The loss of an unbalanced electric charge is an

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electric discharge

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electric force

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electric field

Question 7

The invisible region around any charged object is an

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electric field

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electric force

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electric current

Question 8

The push or pull between charged objects is an

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electric force

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electric discharge

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electric field

Question 9

Like charges

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repel

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attract

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have no force

Question 10

Opposite charges

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attract

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have no force

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repel

Question 11

Which part of the atom is negatively charged?

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electrons

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protons

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neutrons

Question 12

Which part of the atom is positively charged

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protons

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neutrons

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electrons

Question 13

Which part of the atom has no charge (neutral)?

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neutrons

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protons

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electrons

Question 14

What is located in the nucleus of the atom?

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protons and neutrons

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electrons and protons

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electrons and neutrons

Question 15

The part of the magnet with the strongest attraction and is labeled N and S is called magnetic __________.

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poles

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attractor

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repel

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compass

Question 16

A __________ is a particle with negative charge.

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Electron

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Neutron

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Proton

Question 17

A negative charge and a positive charge will ________.

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Attract

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Repel

Question 18

Which object could replace the penny and the light bulb would still light up?

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Paperclip

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Crayon

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Toothpick

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Rubberband

Question 19

Which object could replace the penny and the light bulb would still light up?

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Paperclip

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Crayon

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Toothpick

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Rubberband

Question 20

What is a force that acts only between objects that are touching

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Contact force

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Non-contact force

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Invisible force

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Balanced force

Question 21

What is the name of the force of attraction that exists between any two bodies in the universe that have mass.

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Gravity

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Electrostatic

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Magnetic

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Friction

Question 22

Charged objects can be attracted to:

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Both

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Neutral objects

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Objects with the opposite charge

Question 23

What types of charges repel?

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Positive and Positive

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Positive and Neutral

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Negative and Neutral

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Neutral and Neutral

Question 24

If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?

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A negative charge.

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A positive charge.

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A neutral charge

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No charge at all

Question 25

Walking across a carpet is an example of charge being transferred by

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friction.

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induction.

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contact.

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static electricity

Question 26

The closer the charges, the ___________ the force between them

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stronger

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closer

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further

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weaker

Question 27

Which part of the atom is positively charged?

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Proton

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Neutron

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Electron

Question 28

A balloon has a negative charge.  The glass rod has a positive charge.  What will happen when the glass rod is brought near the balloon?

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The balloon will be attracted to the rod

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The balloon will be repelled by the rod

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The balloon will remain in place

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The balloon will spin in circles

Question 29

To demonstrate static electricity, a teacher takes an inflated balloon and rubs it against his hair.  The rubber balloon picks up electrons from his hair, which makes his hair have

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a net positive charge

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a net negative charge

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a magnetic force

Question 30

Which statement is true?

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All Magnets have a North and South Pole

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All magnets can attract large objects

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Magnets can not pull through Solids.

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All Magnets have the Same shape and Size

Question 31

Which of these materials will a Magnet Attract?

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Iron

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 32

Looking at the drawing. If you tried to move these 2 magnets closer together, what would you feel?

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Pull Closer together

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Push Away

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No Force

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Let the Force be with YOU

Question 33

Mr.  Novales makes a mixture of four solid materials.  Which of these 4 materials will a bar magnet be able to pull out?

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Iron Fillings

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Rubber

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Sand

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Sugar

Question 34

The South end of a Magnet will...

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Repel to the South end of another Magnet

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Repel to a Copper Nail

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Repel to the North End of another Magnet

Question 35

Which part of the Magnet is Strongest?

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Poles

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Center

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Sides

Question 36

When Magnets push away from each other they...

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Repel

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Attract

Question 37

The AREA around a magnet where you feel a pulling force.

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Magnetic Field

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Question 38

Magnets can attract to certain...

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Metals

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Paper

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Woods

Question 39

The Earth is the Largest Magnet of All.

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True

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False

Question 40

What is Magnetism?

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A Force where objects are attracted to each other or repelled

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A Tesla car

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An Electric Magnet

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A magical force

Question 41

What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?

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They will repel each other.

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They will attract each other.

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Both magnets will turn to the left

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Both magnets will turn to the right

Question 42

What are the north and south ends of a magnet  called?

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poles

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borders

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tips

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caps

Question 43

When two magnets have the same poles facing each other they will?

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repel

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attract

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attack one another

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spin

Question 44

A magnet cannot not move which of the following objects?

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a toothpick

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a paper clip

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a nail

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a staple

Question 45

Iron, Nickel and cobalt are all __________________ materials

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magnetic

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Shiny

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poles

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cold

Question 46

What is the ability to attract or repel objects called?

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Magnetism

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Light

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Sound

Question 47

What are the two poles of magnets?

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North & South

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Red & Blue

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East & West

Question 48

Where is the pushing or pulling force of a magnet the strongest?

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The ends

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The middle

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It's the same everywhere

Question 49

Magnetism is a type of what?

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Force

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Electricity

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Gravity

Question 50

If magnet A can hold 3 paperclips and magnet B can hold 5 paperclips, which one is stronger?

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B

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A

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They are the same

Question 51

What object would not attract a magnet?

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Iron bicycle

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Water

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Silver spoon

Question 52

Metals are ...

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Sometimes magnetic

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Always magnetic

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Never magnetic

Question 53

Two magnets are placed next to each other and repel each other apart? What is an explanation for this?

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The north poles of both magnets are facing each other

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One magnet is made of gold

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The north pole of one magnet is facing the south pole of another magnet

Question 54

Magnetic metals are not found in:

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Plastics

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Money

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Cereal

Question 55

A glass beaker is ...

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Not Magnetic

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Magnetic

Question 56

What causes lightning?

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A difference in electrical charge.

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A similarity in electrical charge.

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Electrons flowing through a conductor.

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Raindrops conducting electricity from the clouds to the ground.

Question 57

A flow of electrons through a conductor is called:

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A current

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A river

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A spark

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An electron flow

Question 58

What are the two poles of a magnet called?

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North and South

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East and West

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Up and Down

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Red and Blue

Question 59

What kind of circuit is this?

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Series

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Consecutive

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Parallel

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Training

Question 60

What kind of circuit is this?

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Parallel

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Series

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Consecutive

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Training

Question 61

wood is a _____?

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insulator

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conductor

Question 62

A material in which electrons are able to move easily

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Conductor

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Circuit

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Insulator

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Resistance

Question 63

A material in which electrons are not able to move easily

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Insulator

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Circuit

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Resistance

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Conductor

Question 64

Which statement is true?

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The light bulb will not light up because the  circuit is broken.

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The light bulb will light up because the  circuit is complete.

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The light bulb will light up because the  circuit is broken.

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The light bulb will not light up because the  circuit is complete.

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