Bill Nye: Electricity

A battery converts chemical energy to electrical energy.

• True

• False

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A battery produces alternating current.

• True

• False

Metals are good insulators.

• True

• False

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Falling water can be used to generate electricity.

• True

• False

A switch can be used to open or close an electrical circuit.

• True

• False

Solar cells can be used to power calculators and cars, and to heat buildings.

• True

• False

An electrical current can be described as moving

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

• atoms

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Which of the following is NOT a term that is used to describe electrical current?

• Temperature

• Amperage

• Volts

• Watts

True or False - Electricity has both pressure and flow.

• True

• False

Storing batteries at a higher temperature may make them last for a longer period of time.

• True

• False