Electricity - Quiz 1

What charge does an electron have?

• negative (-)
• positive (+)
• neutral or no charge (0)
• both positive and negative

What kind of circuit is this?

• series
• parallel
• double circuit
• serious

this circuit is .....?

• open, series
• open, parallel
• closed, series
• closed, parallel

The current flowing in an electric circuit can be increased by:

• increasing voltage or decreasing resistance.

• decreasing voltage or increasing resistance.

• increasing voltage and increasing resistance.

• decreasing voltage and decreasing resistance.

A path through which electricity flows

• battery terminal
• open circuit
• circuit
• series circuit

A circuit in which an electrical current cannot flow through.

• open circuit
• closed circuit
• volt
• parallel circuit

what is this symbol for?

• light bulb
• switch
• battery
• resistor

Pick the correct sentence.

• This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
• Energy will freely flow in this circuit.
• This circuit will not work because there is no energy source.
• This circuit will not work because there is no switch.

Which best describes a parallel circuit?

• Electricity flows along one pathway.
• The flow of electricity comes from one source. 
• Electricity flows along more than one pathway. 
• The flow of electricity comes from more than one source. 

A balloon has a negative charge.  The glass rod has a positive charge.  What will happen when the glass rod is brought near the balloon?

• The balloon will be attracted to the rod
• The balloon will be repelled by the rod
• The balloon will remain in place
• The balloon will spin in circles