Electricity Quiz

What is the basic property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electric field?

• Weight

• Volume

• Electric charge

• Density

Which of the following best describes an electric field?

• A magnetic force surrounding a charged magnet

• A region around a charged object where other charged objects experience a force

• A channel through which electricity flows

• A measure of resistance in a circuit

What is the term for the imbalance of electric charge on an object?

• Electric field

• Electric current

• Static charge

• Induction

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

• Rubber

• Wood

• Copper

• Glass

In electricity, what is the unit used to measure electric potential?

What is the term for a material that does not allow electric charges to flow through it easily?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Resistor

• Capacitor

Which property measures how strongly a material opposes the flow of electric current?

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Current

• Impedance

What is the SI unit of electrical resistance?

• Coulomb

• Ohm

• Henry

• Joule

Ohm's Law relates which of the following variables in an electrical circuit?

• Voltage and Current

• Resistance and Current

• Voltage and Resistance

• Power and Voltage

What is the term used for connecting an electrical device to the Earth to prevent electric shock?

• Grounding

• Insulating

• Resisting

• Capacitating