Electricity and Magnetism Quiz

Which term refers to the flow of electric charge in a circuit?

• Current

• Static electricity

• Magnetism

• Insulator

What device is used to measure electric current in a circuit?

• Ammeter

• Voltmeter

• Fuse

• Generator

Which of the following is a material that does NOT allow electric current to flow easily?

• Insulator

• Conductor

• Electromagnet

• Magnet

What is the name of the law that relates voltage, current, and resistance in an electric circuit?

• Ohm’s Law

• Newton’s Law

• Faraday’s Law

• Boyle’s Law

Which device is designed to protect an electric circuit by breaking the connection if the current is too high?

• Fuse

• Ammeter

• Electroscope

• Generator

What is the term for a region around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

• Magnetic field

• Electric field

• Static discharge

• Grounding

What is the process called when excess electric charge is transferred to the Earth?

• Grounding

• Magnetism

• Ferromagnetism

• Resistance

Which of the following is used to measure the voltage in a circuit?

• Voltmeter

• Ammeter

• Fuse

• Electroscope

What is a device that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy?

• Generator

• Electric motor

• Electromagnet

• Circuit breaker

___, ____, and ____ are magnetic metals.

• Iron, Nickel, Cobalt

• Copper, Chromium, Gadolinium

• Aluminum, Iron, Copper

• Cobalt, Mercury, Sodium