Static Electricity Quiz AD

Emma rubbed a balloon on her hair and noticed it sticking to the wall. What is this an example of?

• Electricity that flows continuously in a circuit

• A buildup of electric charge on a surface

• Electricity generated by a power plant

• The movement of electrons through a conductor

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• Turning on a light bulb

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

• A spinning electric fan

• A battery powering a remote

Charlotte and Mason are conducting an experiment with a balloon and a piece of wool. What occurs when the balloon, which has been rubbed with the wool, is brought close to a wall?

• The balloon pushes away from the wall

• The balloon pulls towards the wall

• The balloon loses its charge

• The balloon creates electrical current

Isla is conducting a science experiment to see which material is most likely to accumulate static electricity. Which of these materials should she choose?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

Emma rubs a balloon on her hair. What happens to the balloon?

• The balloon loses electrons

• The balloon gains electrons

• The balloon creates current electricity

• The balloon conducts electricity

Ava is setting up a science experiment. She connects a battery to a light bulb using wires. What type of electricity is she observing?

• Electricity stored in a battery

• Electricity that stays in one place

• Electricity that flows through a circuit

• Electricity that is generated by static

David wants to turn on a light bulb in his room. What is needed for electricity to flow in the circuit?

• A resistor

• An open circuit

• A complete path

• A switch

Henry is building a simple electric circuit for his science project. What role does the battery play in his circuit?

• It lets electricity pass through

• It gives energy to move electrons

• It keeps static electricity

• It stops current flow

Avery is setting up a circuit for a science project. What is measured in amperes?

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Electric current

• Electric charge

Lily is experimenting with an electrical circuit in her science class. What happens when she increases the voltage in the circuit?

• The flow of electricity decreases

• The opposition to the flow of electricity increases

• The flow of electricity increases

• The circuit stops working