Electricity Fundamentals Quiz

What is electricity?

• A type of energy that can be transformed into heat and light

• A liquid that flows through wires

• A solid material used in batteries

• A form of matter

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Copper

• Rubber

What is a circuit?

• A tool for cutting wires

• A path through which electricity flows

• A type of battery

• A device that stores electrical energy

What happens when a circuit is open?

• Electricity flows freely

• The circuit gets hot

• Electricity stops flowing

• More electricity is produced

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

• To increase the flow of electricity

• To open or close the circuit

• To store electricity

• To convert electricity into light

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Iron

• Water

• Glass

• Silver

What is static electricity?

• The flow of electric current through a wire

• A shock received from touching a doorknob

• Electricity produced by solar panels

• The electricity stored in batteries

What does a battery do in a circuit?

• Slows down the flow of electricity

• Acts as a switch

• Provides a path for electricity

• Supplies energy to move electrons

What is a parallel circuit?

• A circuit where the components are connected in a single path

• A circuit where the components are connected in multiple paths

• A circuit that can only have one light bulb

• A circuit that does not allow electricity to flow

Why are metals good conductors of electricity?

• They are shiny

• They have high melting points

• They contain free electrons that can move easily

• They are magnetic