ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Choose the vocabulary word that matches this definition:
a material that lets electricity travel through it easily

• parellel circuit
• magnet
• conductor
• insulator

Choose the vocabulary word that matches this definition:
an electrical charge that builds up in an object

• magnet
• conductor
• insulator
• static electricity

What is the name of a path that has only one way for the current to flow?

• current electricity
• static electricity 
• battery
• series circuit

What kind of circuit would be best for a Christmas tree and why?

• series circuit
• parallel circuit
• regular circuit
• none of the above

What is a stream of electrons moving through a copper wire called?

• current electricity
• light bulb
• series circuit
• motor

Why are electrical cords covered in plastic or rubber?

• Because plastic and rubber are insulators which keeps us safe
• because it looks nicer
• because all wires must have plastic or rubber
• because they won't melt

Like poles of a magnet do what?

• repel
• attract 
• nothing 

What device makes a fan plugged into the wall spin?

• generator
• battery
• electromagnet
• electric motor

What is a wire in a circuit wrapped around an iron core called?

• electromagnet
• generator
• electric motor

Unlike poles of a magnet do what?

• repel
• attract
• nothing