Electricity Basics

Matter is composed of positively charged particles called ...

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Optimists

Matter is composed of negatively charged particles called ...

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Pessimists

Most forms of matter have an overall _______ charge.

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Super

Like charges ______ and unlike charges _______.

• Attract; Attract

• Repel; Repel

• Attract; Repel

• Repel; Attract

Opposite charges

• Attract

• Repel

Charges moving one direction through a circuit result in ...

• Positron Circuit

• Parallel Circuit

• Direct Current (DC)

• Alternating Current (AC)

Choose the insulator(s)

• Metal Lightning Rod

• Wooden Spoon

• Silver Spoon

• Extension Cord

A type of material which holds its' electrons loosely and allows heat and current to move freely is a(n) ...

• Alternator

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Semiconductor

Which unit measures the strength of an electric current?

• Ampere

• Coulomb

• Ohm

• Volt

Which unit measures the amount of resistance in a circuit?

• Ampere

• Coulomb

• Ohm

• Volt