Electricity Quiz

The flow of electricity in a circuit-

• current
• flow
• circuit

Magnetism created by an electric current

• electricity
• electromagnetism
• wind energy

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The plastic around the wire is

• conductor
• insulator
• decoration

Two types of circuits are

• parallel and magnetic
• electromagnetic and series
• series and parallel

An example of a parallel circuit is

• the wiring in a house
• a flashlight
• a single circular path

Which of the following is caused by static electricity?

• a stove getting hot when it is turned on
• a magnet being attracted to a refrigerator
• a lightning strike during a storm
• a light bulb coming on when a switch is turned on

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What kind of circuit is this?

• series
• parallel

What is a benefit of using a parallel circuit?  

• It gets confusing.
• There are no problems.
• If one light goes out, it does not affect the others. 
• If one light goes out, they all go out. 

Would would best complete this circuit?

• A wire
• A switch
• A battery
• A light bulb

Why do electricians always wrap wires in plastic?

• Plastic comes in many different colors

• Plastic is a good electrical conductor

• Plastic makes the wires easy to bend

• Plastic is a good electrical insulator