Static Electricity Quiz

Jalen and Talia are rubbing a balloon on their hair. What is the static electricity they observe?

• 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

During a science class, Marcus and Talia were discussing different types of electricity. 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

Kweli and Jalen are playing with balloons. Kweli rubs a balloon on his hair and it becomes negatively charged. Jalen has a positively charged balloon. What happens when the two balloons come near each other?

• They repel each other

• They attract each other

• They lose their charge

• They produce current electricity

During a science experiment, Marcus and Talia are testing different materials to see which one builds up the most static electricity. Which of these materials is most likely to build up static electricity?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

Carlton and Talia are playing with a balloon. Rubbing the balloon on Carlton's hair causes:

• The balloon to lose electrons

• The balloon to gain electrons

• The balloon to produce current electricity

• The balloon to conduct electricity

Joe and Talia are working on a science project. They connect a battery to a light bulb using wires. What type of electricity are they observing when the light bulb turns on?

• Electricity stored in a battery

• Electricity that stays in one place

• Electricity that flows through a circuit

• Electricity that is generated by static

Kaycen and Jalen are setting up a simple electric circuit for their science project. Which of the following is necessary for a current to flow in their circuit?

• A resistor

• An open circuit

• A complete path

• A switch

Kweli and Jalen are working on a science project. They need to power a small light bulb using a circuit. What role does the battery play in their circuit?

• It conducts electricity

• It provides energy to move electrons

• It stores static electricity

• It stops the flow of current

What is measured in amperes?

• Voltage

• Resistance

• Electric current

• Electric charge

Marcus and Talia are working on a science project involving electrical circuits. They decide to increase the voltage in their circuit. What happens as a result?

• The current decreases

• The resistance increases

• The current increases

• The circuit stops working