Electricity and Conductivity Quiz

What are materials that allow energy to pass through them easily called?

• Insulators

• Conductors

• Metals

• Solids

Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Iron

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What is the best conductor of electricity?

• Silver

• Copper

• Gold

• Iron

What is the purpose of insulation in electrical cords?

• To conduct electricity

• To prevent heat transfer

• To increase electrical resistance

• To make cords flexible

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Which of the following is an example of a good electrical insulator?

• Wood

• Glass

• Pottery

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a switch in an electrical circuit?

• To control the flow of electricity

• To increase electrical resistance

• To generate electricity

• To store electrical energy

What happens when electricity flows through a wire?

• The wire becomes magnetic

• The wire becomes hotter

• The wire becomes colder

• The wire becomes flexible

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What is the purpose of a lightning rod?

• To attract lightning

• To conduct lightning away from a building

• To generate electricity

• To store electrical energy

Which of the following materials is the best thermal insulator?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Iron

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What happens when a wire is moved through a magnetic field?

• Electricity flows in the wire

• The wire becomes magnetic

• The wire becomes hotter

• The wire becomes colder

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