Electricity and Circuits Quiz

Which of the following best describes electricity?

• A solid material that cannot move

• The flow of tiny particles called electrons that carry energy

• A type of sound wave

• A chemical reaction in batteries

What is required for an electric current to flow?

• A complete circuit with no breaks

• Only a battery

• Multiple insulators

• Constant sunlight

Which material would be the BEST conductor of electricity?

• Rubber

• Wood

• Copper wire

• Plastic

In a parallel circuit, what happens if one component fails?

• The entire circuit stops working

• Other components continue to function

• The battery immediately dies

• All components dim simultaneously

What is the primary function of a switch in an electrical circuit?

• To generate electricity

• To store electrical energy

• To complete or break the circuit

• To increase voltage

Which historical figure significantly improved the electric light bulb?

• Alessandro Volta

• Thomas Edison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Nikola Tesla

What characteristic distinguishes a conductor from an insulator?

• Color

• Weight

• Ability to allow electricity to flow

• Temperature resistance

In a series circuit, what happens if one component fails?

• Only that component stops working

• The entire circuit stops functioning

• The battery recharges

• Other components increase in brightness

Which of these is NOT a typical component of an electrical circuit?

• Battery

• Wire

• Rubber band

• Light bulb

What provides the initial "push" that moves electrons through a circuit?

• Gravity

• Wind

• A power source like a battery

• Magnetic fields