Physical Science Circuits

Which of these best completes the circuit?

• rubber band
• metal nail
• leather shoelace
• wooden toothpick

Electrical lights will not come on unless their electrical circuit is a --

• parallel circuit
• series circuit
• closed circuit
• short circuit

A fifth grade class constructed this circuit.  Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

• plastic straw
• cotton string
• aluminum foil
• rubber eraser

This instrument can be used to see if materials conduct electricity.  Which of these groups contains items that could all conduct electricity to complete the circuit?

• rubber ball, plastic comb, nail
• paper clip, penny, screw
• cork, dollar bill, tweezers
• pencil, eraser, spoon

The electrician in this picture is wearing rubber gloves for protection.  The purpose of the rubber gloves is to --

• keep the electrician dry
• create an electrical circuit
• produce electricity
• protect the electrician

Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?

• wood
• brick
• copper
• plastic

What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?

• rubber
• tin
• aluminum
• water

Which energy transformation most likely occurs in a steam iron?

• electrical energy changes to heat energy
• electrical energy changes to sound energy
• mechanical energy changes to heat energy
• mechanical energy changes to light energy

Which form of energy is being used by the toaster?

• chemical
• electrical
• solar
• nuclear

The energy used to move most bicycles is an example of what type of energy?

• electrical 
• mechanical
• chemical
• nuclear