Electric Circuits Quiz

What is the name of the path that electrical energy follows?

• circuit

• wire

• electricity

• plug

Electric circuits must be properly connected or electricity will not flow. Which of the following shows a properly connected circuit that would allow electricity to flow and light the bulb?

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In which of the following circuits will the light bulbs light up?

• Circuit A

• Circuit B

• Circuit C

• Circuit D

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Megan wants to determine if an electrical circuit has electricity flowing through it. Which of the following observations is proof that the circuit has electricity flowing through it?

• The circuit is a closed-loop.

• A light bulb is lit in the circuit.

• The circuit's switch is in the closed position.

• Wires in the circuit are made of conducting material.

An incomplete circuit is provided. To complete the circuit, a wire should be placed between which two points?

• Point D to point C

• Point B to point C

• Point B to point D

• Point A to point D

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Kenny is observing a device being used. He records the following energy transformations:

Chemical → Electrical → Light.

Which device is Kenny most likely observing?

• A balance measuring an object's mass.

• A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet.

• A computer displaying an image on the screen.

• A battery-operated flashlight shining brightly.

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What form of energy is electricity being transformed into in this picture?

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

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Victoria looked around her living room and recorded all of the things that use energy.

Which of the following items in Victoria's house is an example of electrical energy transforming into mechanical energy?

• Lamp

• Candle

• TV

• Ceiling Fan

Which of the following images below shows electrical energy transforming into sound energy?

• Musical notes coming out of a speaker

• A hot air balloon

• A wind turbine

• A hand ringing a bell

Sara is making an electrical circuit with a light bulb. She needs a rod to complete the circuit. Which of these could be used to complete the circuit and make the light bulb light up?

• A glass rod

• A rubber rod

• A copper rod

• A wooden rod