Electricity Introduction

Which is an example of how we use electricity?

• Battery

• Solar panels

• Light bulb

• Wind turbine

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Electricity is a form of energy involving the flow of atoms.

• True

• False

Electrical energy is generated by separating electric charges.

• True

• False

What are the two types of electricity?

• Static and electrons

• Current and voltage

• Series and parallel

• Static and current

What 3 things does a circuit need for current to flow?

• energy source, energy user, wires

• energy source, switch, wires

• energy source, energy user, switch

• energy user, switch, wires

In a circuit diagram, this symbol represents a

• switch

• multimeter

• battery

• globe

Which light globe(s) would never light up?

• A

• B,C,D

• A,B,C,D

• None

Which of the following statements is correct about electrical insulators?

• They do not contain any atoms.

• Their protons are not allowed to move about freely.

• The electrons are not able to move about freely.

• They are good at conducting heat only.

What is the purpose of a switch?

• To open and close the circuit.

• To carry the electricity through the circuit.

• To make a fun clicking sound.

• To supply the power to the circuit.

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not.

• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not.

• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not.

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