Static and Current Electricity

In a parallel circuit if one of the light bulbs burns out the rest _________.

• stop the flow of electricity

•  can still light up

•  will go out

• of the light bulbs burn out also

A material in which electrons are able to move easily

• Circuit

• Insulator 

• Resistance 

• Conductor 

A complete, unbroken path that charges can flow through is called an __________________.

• conductor

• electric circuit

• electric current

• insulator

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Why is static electricity not useful as a power source?

• Because electrons aren't transferred in burst of static electricity.

• Because ALL energy is released at once in static electricity.

• Because static electricity is not a real form of electricity.

• Because static electricity only occurs in lightening.

What is the function of a power source in a circuit?

• It provides a steady source of static electricity.

• It provides a way for the circuit to be broken.

• It provides a path along which the electricity can flow.

• It provides a steady flow of electrons.

What might happen if wires weren't insulated?

• The power source would no longer provide a source of electrons.

• We'd be in danger of harm from electric shocks.

• Current electricity would become static electricity.

• The circuit would be broken.

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What is a Parallel circuit? 

• Has only one path 

• Has more than one path 

• Allows energy to travel through easily 

• Has only one light bulb

Which one is a conductor? 

• wood 

• iron 

• plastic spoon 

• paper 

What is the primary difference between static and current electricity?

• Static electricity involves stationary charges, while current electricity involves moving charges.

• Static electricity is used in batteries, while current electricity is used in power lines.

• Static electricity is a form of renewable energy, while current electricity is not.

• Static electricity is always dangerous, while current electricity is always safe.

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

• Electric current flowing through a wire

• A battery powering a flashlight

• A wind turbine generating electricity