Electricity Quiz

If placed between two wires in a circuit, which of the following items would allow

electricity to continue to flow?

• a copper penny

• a glass bottle

• a plastic cup

• an eraser

Which of the following transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Which of the following describes a closed circuit? Select all that apply.

• Created when a switch is turned to the off position.

• Allows a continuous flow of electricity.

• Does not allow a continuous flow of electricity.

• Can be used to turn a light bulb on.

What 'flows' in a wire?

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Atoms
• Electrons

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How can Ms. Virag make her electromagnet stronger?

• Add another battery to the electromagnet.

• Increase the number of coils around the nail.

• Increase the voltage of the power source (the battery).

• All of the above

Electricity is a type of energy. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Energy is the ability to do _______.

• Matter

• Science

• Work

• Magnitism

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Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• metal pipe

• copper wire

• human hand

• rubber glove

Energy transmitted by electromagnetic radiation. Most commonly seen in the form of light.

• nuclear energy

• thermal energy

• radiant energy

• mechanical energy

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An imbalance of positive and negative charges within an object, typically creating a spark or a shock.

• Static Electricity

• Conductor

• Electrical Current

• Open Circuit

Which of the following is an open circuit?

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