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WorksheetsElectricity
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The movement of electricity through a wire or other type of conductor.
a)
circuit
b)
current
c)
conductor
d)
insulator
2.
A closed loop that carries electric current (usually through a wire)
a)
current
b)
open circuit
c)
circuit
d)
conductor
3.
A circuit that DOES NOT allow electricity to flow; it has a broken loop.
a)
open circuit
b)
closed ciruit
c)
current
d)
insulator
4.
Materials that DO NOT allow an electric current to flow through them.
a)
conductor
b)
circuit
c)
current
d)
insulator
5.
Materials that allow an electric current to flow easily.
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
c)
current
d)
circuit
6.
Who invented the lightbulb?
a)
Benjamin Franklin
b)
Thomas Edison
c)
Thomas Jefferson
7.
Which object is an example of a conductor?
a)
straw
b)
chalk
c)
metal nail
8.
Which object is an example of an insulator?
a)
paper clip
b)
metal nail
c)
chalk
9.
Which object is an example of an insulator?
a)
metal nail
b)
golf tee
c)
a staple
10.
How many types of circuits are there?
a)
five
b)
two
c)
four
11.
What is the difference between a parallel circuit and a series circuit?
a)
A series circuit has one path that electricity flows through. In a parallel circuit, energy is passed through each energy recipient and a second connection.
b)
A parallel circuit has one path that electricity flows through. In a series circuit, energy is passed through each energy recipient and a second connection.
12.
Materials that conduct electricity are used to make wires for electrical circuits.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Materials that do not conduct electricity are not helpful at all.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Think about our activities from class-- For the bulb to light, a connection had to be made between the positive and negative ends of the battery, as well as to the side/base of the bulb.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
You should always make sure your hands are wet when touching a switch or electric device with them.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
You should use a metal fork, or other metal utensil, to remove your burnt toast from a toaster oven.
a)
True
b)
False
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