Electricity

Which is NOT an example of naturally occurring/static electricity?

• Charging a cell phone

• Lightning striking a building

• Clothes sticking together

• Going down a slide and getting a shock

Which is an example of human-harnessed/current electricity

• Getting a shock after rubbing your feet on the carpet

• Lightning striking a building

• A computer charging

• Socks sticking together in the dryer

Which is the BEST example of static electricity/naturally occurring electricity?

• A cell phone charging

• A microwave plugged into the outlet

• A spark when you touch the doorknob

• A flashlight that uses a battery

Which is NOT a way that humans can harness electricity?

• Power Plants

• Dams

• Lightning

• Solar panels

Will the circuit light the bulb?

• Yes

• No

Which materials are needed to create a simple circuit?

• Battery, bulb, switch

• Wire, bulb, switch

• Wire, bulb, battery

• Switch, bulb, battery

What is the purpose of the battery in an electric circuit?

• To provide power

• To turn the circuit on and off

• To test the circuit

• To stop the flow of electricity

Which group are ALL insulators (block electricity from flowing)

• copper, rubber, wood

• wood, plastic, iron

• plastic, wood, rubber

• copper, iron, silver

Which list are ALL conductors of electricity (allow electricity to pass through)

• Nail, eraser, wood

• Nail, paperclip, staple

Will the circuit light the bulb?

• Yes

• No