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Electricity and Magnetism Quiz 1

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Lightning is an example of which type of electricity?
a)
Static
b)
Current
c)
Moving
2.
This type of electricity is moving electricity.
a)
static
b)
current
c)
series
3.
Which of the following objects would be classified as an insulator?
a)
copper wire
b)
rubber rain boots
c)
Stainless Steel spoon
d)
a bathtub of water
4.
These types of objects allow electrons to flow freely through them
a)
insulators
b)
conductors
c)
resistors
5.
Which of the following is electrical wiring most commonly made of?
a)
Titanium
b)
steel
c)
aluminum
d)
copper
6.
These types of magnets can be turned on and off and are generally very strong magnets. 
a)
bar magnet
b)
permanent magnets
c)
electromagnets
d)
electron magnets
7.
These magnets operate by using the earth's natural agnatic field, cannot be turned on and off, and are permanent magnets. 
a)
electron magnet
b)
temporary magnets
c)
electomagnets
d)
bar magnets
8.
Which best explains WHY a bar magnet would not be attracted to a magnetic object when held 3-4 inches above the object?
a)
The objects had opposite poles
b)
The objects had like poles
c)
The object was not within the magnetic field of the magnetic object. 
d)
There was not an magnetic attraction between the two objects. 
9.
What is created when an electrical circuit is turned on and electrons are MOVING through the circuit?
a)
A Series Circuit
b)
A Parallel Circuit
c)
a magnetic field
d)
static electricity build up
10.
Which of the following objects is NOT necessary to complete an electrical circuit?
a)
copper wire
b)
energy source
c)
battery
d)
lightbuld
11.
What type of circuit is shown below?
a)
open circuit
b)
closed circuit
12.
What type of circuit is shown here?
a)
Static Circuit
b)
Current Circuit
c)
Parallel Circuit
d)
Series Circuit
13.
What type of Circuit is shown here?
a)
Current Circuit
b)
Parallel Circuit
c)
Series Circuit 
d)
Static Circuit
14.
When a circuit is closed, is the load or lightbulb operating (turned on)?
a)
yes
b)
no