Electricity Test (S-5.11 (SOL 5.4a-e))

Analyze the circuit shown. Which item would complete it between Point A and Point B to allow the current to flow?

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

A material that does not allow electricity to flow through it is called a(n) —

• insulator

• conductor

• circuit

• dry cell (battery)

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A toaster can best be described as transforming electrical energy into —

• thermal energy

• mechanical energy

• magnetic energy

• radiant energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

What is most likely causing the hair to stick to the balloon?

• Gravity

• Current Electricity

• Static Electricity

• A Circuit

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Which two objects are most likely magnetic?

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Which is NOT an example of the transformation of electrical energy to mechanical energy?

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This simple circuit allows electricity to flow because it —

• is closed

• is open

• has a light bulb

• contains iron

According to the list, what is the student most likely investigating?

• How Circuits Work

• Types of Conductors

• Insulating Materials

• Charged Particles

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

A student needs a piece of wire that is 4 cm in length to complete a circuit. According to this ruler, how much wire does the student need to cut off to make the wire 4 cm long?

• 3 cm

• 4 cm

• 5 cm

• 9 cm

An engineer designed the electromagnet above to pick up metal pieces at a local recycling factory. What is the best explanation of why the metal pieces might drop to the ground?

• The metal pieces need to be turned over.

• The flow of electric current in the electromagnet could stop.

• The electromagnet can only be used one time.

• The internal wires might become overheated.

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