
Electricity Basics Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two types of current electricity?
Alternating and Direct
Positive and Negative
Fast and Slow
High and Low
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the unit used to measure the flow of electrons?
Watt
Volt
Amp
Ohm
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of a capacitor in a circuit?
Create a magnetic field
Generate light and heat
Store and release electrons
Restrict the flow of electrons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between conductors and insulators?
Conductors allow electrons to flow, insulators do not
Conductors produce light, insulators do not
Conductors are made of metal, insulators are made of plastic
Conductors have positive charge, insulators have negative charge
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a resistor in a circuit?
To create a magnetic field
To store and release electrons
To restrict the flow of electrons
To generate light and heat
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main function of a transformer?
To restrict the flow of electrons
To store and release electrons
To induce a voltage from one coil to another
To create a magnetic field
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between AC and DC?
AC flows in one direction, DC flows backwards and forwards
AC is used in solar panels, DC is used in power electronics
AC is used in batteries, DC is used in plug sockets
AC is more common, DC is less common
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