Electricity and Magnetism Quiz

What is electricity?

• Moving protons

• Moving photons

• Moving neutrons

• Moving electrons

What is the interaction of forces occurring between electrically charged particles that can create an electric field or magnetic field?

• Electrostatics

• Electrochemistry

• Electromagnetism

• Electrodynamics

What device is made of coils of wire and magnets, with one rotating inside the other?

• Capacitor

• Inductor

• Resistor

• Generator

Which type of power plant uses thermal energy to create steam or high pressure fluids to turn a turbine?

• Coal power

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydropower

What is the purpose of a transformer in the transmission of electricity?

• Ensure voltage is safe for use in homes

• Carry electricity long distances

• Step down voltage for transmission

• Step up voltage for transmission

What is the term for the providers of electricity?

• Consumers

• Suppliers

• Utilities

• Producers

What is the term for anything that draws power such as devices, homes, businesses, and industries?

• Demand

• Supply

• Load

• Consumption

What is the term for generated power round-the-clock, minimum needed to ensure consumer need is met?

• Intermittent power

• Peak demand

• Baseload power

• Renewable energy