Static Electricity and Circuits Quiz

What is static electricity?

• Electricity that flows through a circuit

• A difference in charge between two objects

• Electricity used to power a light bulb

• A type of current electricity

What happens when a negatively charged object is near a positively charged object?

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• They become neutral

• They explode

What is a simple circuit composed of?

• A bulb, battery, and wire

• A switch, fan, and motor

• A resistor, capacitor, and diode

• A transformer, generator, and turbine

What does an open circuit do?

• Allows electricity to flow

• Stops the flow of electricity

• Increases the flow of electricity

• Decreases the flow of electricity

What is the role of a switch in a circuit?

• To increase voltage

• To open or close a circuit

• To change the color of light

• To store electricity

What is a common occurrence when you touch a metal doorknob?

• You get shocked

• You feel cold

• You hear a sound

• You see a light

What happens when two negatively charged objects are near each other?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other

• They become neutral

• They explode

What is the flow of energy through a circuit used for?

• To create light

• To do work

• To make noise

• To generate heat

What must a switch be in order to function in a circuit?

• An insulator

• A conductor

• A resistor

• A capacitor

What is the key difference between static and current electricity?

• Static electricity flows through a circuit

• Current electricity flows through a circuit

• Static electricity is used in batteries

• Current electricity is used in magnets