Quiz about 5th Grade Electricity and Magnetism GMAS Review

Question 1

The smallest unit of an element is

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An atom

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An electron

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A proton

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A neutron

Question 2

The picture shows a hydrogen atom, what is it's atomic number

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1

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0

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2

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3

Question 3

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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neutral or no charge

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positive

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negative

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opposite

Question 4

What charge does a proton have?

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positive (+)

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negative (-)

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neutral or no charge (0)

Question 5

What charge does an electron have?

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negative (-)

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positive (+)

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neutral or no charge (0)

Question 6

Static electricity is

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The imbalance of electrical charge on an object

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The balance of electrical charge on an object

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The discharge of electrical charge

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The build up of protons in the nucleus of an atom

Question 7

True or False
Like charges repel

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True

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False

Question 8

True or False
A positively charged object has lost electrons

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True

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False

Question 9

If an atom gain's a proton then

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it changes into a new element

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it is positively charged

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it is negatively charged

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it explodes due to nuclear fussion

Question 10

Materials that tightly hold on to their electrons are considered

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Good insulators

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Good conductors

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Good anti-static agents

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Useful for storing charge

Question 11

Which one of these objects is a good insulator

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Glass

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Copper wire

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Aluminum

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Gold

Question 12

Materials that easily loose or accept electrons are considered

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Good conductors

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Good insulators

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Good anti-static agents

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Good for storing charge

Question 13

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons

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Current electricity involves a continuous flow of neutrons; static electricity is a sudden transfer of protons

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Current electricity can be deadly; static electricity is almost always safe

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In current electricity, there's a single transfer of electrons; in static electricity, there's a steady flow of electrons

Question 14

Charge separation in clouds is one way

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that lightning occurs

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that freezing rain occurs

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that low pressure system occurs

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that a tornado occurs

Question 15

What method of static charging is shown in this picture

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Friction

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Polarization

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Induction

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Conduction

Question 16

Which technology uses static electrical charge to work

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Photocopy Machine

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Tesla Coil

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Turbine

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AC/DC Generator

Question 17

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 18

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 19

An example of a parallel circuit is

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the wiring in a house

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a flashlight

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a single circular path

Question 20

What does the switch do in a circuit?

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It opens and closes the circuit.

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It supplies the power.

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It carries electricity.

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It is an insulator.

Question 21

This allows only one path for the electrons to flow:

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series circuit

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conductor

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insulator

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parallel circuit

Question 22

Electricity is the flow of ______.

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electrons

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protons

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neutrons

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atoms

Question 23

When socks get stuck to towels in your dryer, this is an example of________________

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static electricity

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current electricity

Question 24

What types of charges attract?

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Positive and Negative

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Positive and Positive

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Positive and Neutral

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Negative and Neutral

Question 25

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 26

What is the major difference between static electricity and current electricity?

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Current electricity involves a flow of electrons; static electricity involves a single transfer of electrons

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Current electricity involves a continuous flow of neutrons; static electricity is a sudden transfer of protons

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Current electricity can be deadly; static electricity is almost always safe

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In current electricity, there's a single transfer of electrons; in static electricity, there's a steady flow of electrons

Question 27

Wanda's dad wired new lights for her playground. When he thought everything was connected, he turned on the switch and nothing happened. What could be the problem?

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He should have wired the circuit in parallel.

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He put too many lights and switches in the circuit.

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He needed to connect more batteries to the circuit

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He made a mistake that caused an open circuit.

Question 28

When several light bulbs are connected in a series circuit, what will happen if one bulb burns out?

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All of the light bulbs will go out.

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The other bulbs will continue to burn.

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The other bulbs will burn together.

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There will be a short circuit.

Question 29

Marta has a radio in her room. It requires electricity in order to play. Which of the following is necessary in order for electricity to move from the source to the radio?

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a circuit

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a magnet

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a light bulb

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an insulator

Question 30

When electricity moves through a metal wire, the wire is

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a conductor

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a generator

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an insulator

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a generator

Question 31

Which material conducts electricity?

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copper coin

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piece of glass

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cotton t-shirt

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rubber ball

Question 32

To have an electric current when using batteries, there MUST be a

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complete circuit

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switch

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lightbulb

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motor

Question 33

Which term refers to the flow of electrical charges?

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current

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conductance

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resistance

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energy

Question 34

Which of these is a conductor?

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a piece of aluminum foil

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a short length of string

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a plastic drinking straw

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a piece of chalk

Question 35

Why does plugging in and turning on a hair dryer make it operate?

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electrons have a complete circuit to travel

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light energy can be converted into heat and wind

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heat energy can be transferred from a power station

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the flow of electricity is now stopped and can be contained

Question 36

Which components could complete an electric circuit?

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battery, wire, bulb

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wire, bulb, switch

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battery, bulb, switch

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battery, wire, switch

Question 37

Two students design a circuit that includes a switch, battery, and light bulb all directly connected by wires. Before flipping the switch, what could the students do to BEST ensure that it will work?

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make sure there is a complete path

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clean the wire

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check the brightness of the bulb

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reverse the direction of the wires

Question 38

Larry connects a wire from a battery to each of the listed items. Which item would allow a current from the battery to pass through if connected to another wire on an opposite end?

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brass door knob

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wooden door

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rubber ball

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cotton shirt

Question 39

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 40

Where is the force of attraction the strongest on a magnet?

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at the poles

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in the middle

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above the magnet

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below the magnet

Question 41

Why does a compass needle point north?

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It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field

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The compass is a bar magnet

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Because north is up

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Because it's magic

Question 42

What is the metal center of an electromagnet called?

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the core

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The current

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the wire

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the coil

Question 43

How are electromagnets different from magnets?

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you can turn an electromagnet on/off

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magnets can be turned on/off

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magnets are more powerful

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magnets have a North and South pole

Question 44

What is magnetism?

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a force that either attracts or repels certain materials

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invisible objects coming together

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full of electricity

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metals

Question 45

What is true about electricity and magnetic fields?

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Electricity always creates a magnetic field.

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Electricity is needed to create any magnet.

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Electricity is stronger than a magnetic field.

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Electricity prevents magnetic fields from occurring.

Question 46

This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?

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Add more coils of wire to the nail.

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Use a smaller battery.

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Reverse the poles of the magnet.

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Remove all the coils and the nail.

Question 47

What is true about electricity and magnetic fields?

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Electricity always creates a magnetic field.

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Electricity is needed to create any magnet.

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Electricity is stronger than a magnetic field.

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Electricity prevents magnetic fields from occurring.

Question 48

What is a circuit?

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A path that a current can flow along

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A constant flow of electricity

Question 49

An outlet in a wall and a battery are examples of __________.

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Power source

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Load

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Energy pathway

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ALL of them

Question 50

The light bulb in the circuit is an example of _______.

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Load

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Battery source

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Energy pathway

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All of them

Question 51

Electrons need a GOOD PATH made of a ______ for them to flow.

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Conductor

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Insulator

Question 52

___________ wires keep electrons on course & protect us from the dangerous flow of electricity.

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Insulated

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Conducted

Question 53

From this picture which is the conductor and which is the insulator?

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Conductor: yellow wire, Insulator: black wire

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Insulator: yellow wire, Conductor: black wire

Question 54

A _______ controls whether an electric device is ON or OFF.

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electrical switch

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electric circuit

Question 55

If the electric circuit is CLOSED, the switch is _______.

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ON

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OFF

Question 56

If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____.

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OFF

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ON

Question 57

We need a _____ circuit for the light bulb to BE ON.

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closed

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open

Question 58

Bar magnets have two poles. What are they?

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north and south

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west and east

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positive and negative

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right and wrong

Question 59

Like/same poles __________ each other while unlike/opposite poles ___________ each other.

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repel, attract

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attract, repel

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love, hate

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oppose, connect

Question 60

A balloon has a negative charge. A glass rod has a positive charge. What will happen when the glass rod is brought close to 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 61

These are iron filings and bar magnets on a sheet of paper. Where is the magnetic field the strongest?

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 62

Where is earth's magnetic field the strongest?

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4 - at the poles

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1 - near Africa

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2 - by the equator

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3 - near Europe

Question 63

Which of the following can work as an energy source?

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Battery

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Light bulb

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Wire

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All of them

Question 64

What are the two types of electric circuits?

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Parallel circuits & Series circuits

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Parallel circuits & Electric circuits

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Electric circuits & Series circuits

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All of them

5th Grade Electricity and Magnetism GMAS Review

71 questions

The smallest unit of an element is

The picture shows a hydrogen atom, what is it's atomic number

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

What charge does a proton have?

What charge does an electron have?

Static electricity is

True or False
Like charges repel

True or False
A positively charged object has lost electrons

If an atom gain's a proton then

Materials that tightly hold on to their electrons are considered

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5th Grade Electricity and Magnetism GMAS Review

71 questions

The smallest unit of an element is

The picture shows a hydrogen atom, what is it's atomic number

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

What charge does a proton have?

What charge does an electron have?

Static electricity is

True or FalseLike charges repel

True or FalseA positively charged object has lost electrons

If an atom gain's a proton then

Materials that tightly hold on to their electrons are considered

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True or False
Like charges repel

True or False
A positively charged object has lost electrons