Science Revision Quizzz - Electricity

A particle that carries a negative electric charge is called a(n) ______.

• neutron
• atom
• proton
• electron

When you charge an electroscope by touching it with a charged balloon, the process is called _____.

• friction
• conduction
• induction
• grounding

The potential difference that causes charges to move in a circuit is ___.

• voltage
• resistance
• current
• electric discharge

An example of a voltage source is a _____.

• voltmeter
• battery
• resistance
• switch

A circuit that is connected to Earth is said to be _____.

• series
• parallel
• grounded
• discharged

Your hair might be attracted to your comb as your hair and the combe become oppositely charged.

• true
• false

A neutral object becomes negatively charged when it loses electrons.

• true
• false

The flow of electricity in a circuit-

• current
• flow
• circuit

Electricity that flows in a closed path is called a

• path
• current
• circuit

To complete a circuit the switch must be

• unattached
• open
• closed