Electricity Quiz

What is electricity?

• A type of energy that is produced by the sun

• The flow of water through rivers and streams

• The flow of electrons through a conductor

• A form of light produced by fireflies

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Copper

• Glass

What is a circuit?

• A single path for electricity to flow

• A device that stores electrical energy

• A tool used to cut electrical wires

• A type of electricity that comes from the sun

What happens when a circuit is open?

• Electricity flows freely

• Electricity stops flowing

• The circuit produces more energy

• The circuit turns into a magnet

Which of the following is a source of electrical energy?

• A rolling ball

• A battery

• A piece of paper

• A glass of water

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

• To increase the flow of electricity

• To decrease the flow of electricity

• To open or close the circuit

• To convert electricity into light

What does an insulator do in an electrical circuit?

• Speeds up the flow of electricity

• Slows down the flow of electricity

• Stops the flow of electricity

• Allows electricity to flow freely

Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Iron

• Copper

• Rubber

• Aluminum

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What is static electricity?

• The flow of electrons through a wire

• A type of electricity that can power homes

• The buildup of electric charges on a surface

• Electricity that is created by solar panels

What happens in a short circuit?

• The circuit becomes longer

• Electricity flows through a shorter path than intended

• The circuit stops working completely

• The circuit produces extra light