Electric Circuits Quiz

Look at the diagram of a material tester.

Four students were each given four different objects to test to see if all objects in their group are conductors of electricity. Which group contains no objects that will light the bulb?

• rubber band, steel nail, copper wire, stick of wood

• yarn, cotton swab, bubble wrap, penny

• plastic straw, wooden cube, glass marble, balloon

• gold bracelet, metal spoon, aluminum nail, silver spoon

Which option best describes the function of a switch?

• An open switch prevents electric flow, and a closed switch allows electric flow.

• An open switch strengthens electric flow, and a closed switch weakens electric flow.

• An open switch allows electric flow, and a closed switch prevents electric flow.

• An open switch allows electric flow, and a closed switch allows electric flow.

Which electric circuit arrangement will light the bulb?

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Look at the electric circuit. Which option is correct?

• The bulb is lit.

• The circuit is closed.

• The bulb is not lit.

• The switch is closed.

Which group of items can be used to provide light to a model of a house?

• bulb, copper pipe, paper clip, and chicken wire

• battery, wire, switch, and gold necklace

• wire cutters, wire, bulb, and battery

• paper clip, scissors, coin, and fishhook

Tags

NGSS.4-PS3-2

NGSS.4-PS3-4

A group of students tested different materials in an electric circuit. The table shows the results of their experiment. Which conclusion is supported by the evidence shown?

• Students 4 and 5 tested materials that are conductors of electricity.

• Students 3 and 6 tested materials that are insulators of electricity.

• Students 1 and 2 tested materials that are conductors of electricity.

• Students 3 and 6 tested materials that are conductors of electricity.

Which material could fill in the gap for a circuit to create a complete circuit?

• metal spoon

• rubber ball

• plastic spoon

• construction paper

What part of this diagram represents the source of energy in the electrical circuit?

• Battery

• Wire

• Switch

• Transformer

If the light is off, the circuit is ______________________.

• Closed

• Compound

• Simple

• Open

What are the three main parts of a circuit called?

• Source, Load, Conductor

• Output, Input, Switch

• Source, Bulb, Parallel

• Conductor, Source, Wires