Electricity Quiz

What is electricity?

• Flow of electrons in a conductor

• Path of electrons to and from its source

• Made of electrons that do not move

• Energy stored in a battery

What is a circuit?

• Flow of electrons in a conductor

• Path of electrons to and from its source

• Made of electrons that do not move

• A type of battery

What is static electricity?

• Flow of electrons in a conductor

• Path of electrons to and from its source

• Made of electrons that do not move

• Energy stored in a battery

What is current made of?

• Moving electrons

• Stationary protons

• Neutrons

• Static charges

Which type of current flows in only one direction?

• Alternating current (AC)

• Direct current (DC)

• Static current

• Reverse current

Where is alternating current (AC) commonly used?

• Flashlight batteries

• Automobiles

• Homes and factories

• Tractors

What is a conductor?

• A material that transmits electricity

• A device that stores electricity

• A material that blocks electricity

• A device that generates electricity

Which materials are commonly used to make wires for conductors?

• Copper and aluminum

• Iron and steel

• Plastic and rubber

• Gold and silver

What is the primary use of conductors?

• To connect a source to devices using electricity

• To insulate devices from electricity

• To generate electricity

• To store electricity

What is the primary function of insulators?

• To conduct electricity efficiently

• To confine electricity to the path from its source to the device being powered

• To generate electricity

• To increase electrical resistance