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WorksheetsSOL 4.3 - Electricity
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Sliding down a slide and creating an electric charge is an example of -
a)
Static Electricity
b)
Lightning
c)
Current Electricity
d)
Electromagnet
2.
True or False: Lightning is a form of "Static Electricity"?
a)
True
b)
False
3.
A(n) __________________ will allow the flow of electricity.
a)
Open Circuit
b)
Closed Circuit
4.
Which diagram shows an "Open Circuit"?
a)
A
b)
B
5.
Which diagram shows a "Closed Circuit"?
a)
A
b)
B
6.
Metals, like copper wire, allow electrical energy to move through, and are examples of -
a)
Static Electricity
b)
Insulators
c)
Conductors
d)
Electromagnets
7.
Rubber, plastic, and wood are examples of -
a)
Static Electricity
b)
Insulators
c)
Conductors
d)
Electromagnets
8.
A circuit where there is only "one pathway" for the electric current, is called a -
a)
Parallel Circuit
b)
Series Circuit
c)
Open Circuit
9.
A circuit where there are "two or more pathways" for the electric current, is called a -
a)
Parallel Circuit
b)
Series Circuit
c)
Open Circuit
10.
Which of the following is an example of a series circuit?
a)
1
b)
2
11.
Which of the following is an example of a parallel circuit?
a)
1
b)
2
12.
In a "Series Circuit", what happens when a bulb goes out?
a)
All lights go out
b)
The other bulbs remain lit
13.
In a "Parallel Circuit", what happens when a bulb goes out?
a)
All lights go out
b)
The other bulbs remain lit
14.
What famous scientist used electricity to bring light into our homes?
a)
Michael Faraday
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Edison
15.
Michael Faraday's discovery of the _____?______ was an important contribution to Science.
a)
Parallel Circuit
b)
Open Circuit
c)
Light Bulb
d)
Electromagnet
16.
Benjamin Franklin discovered that lightning is _____?______.
a)
Sound
b)
Solid
c)
Liquid
d)
Electricity
17.
The magnetic fields of any magnet are strongest around -
a)
The center
b)
Both South and North Poles
c)
Only the South Poles
d)
Only the North Poles
18.
A toaster transforms electrical energy into-
a)
Mechanical Energy (Motion)
b)
Thermal Energy (Heat)
c)
Light Energy (Radiant)
19.
A fan transforms electrical energy into-
a)
Mechanical Energy (Motion)
b)
Light Energy (Radiant)
c)
Thermal Energy (Heat)
20.
The first Electromagnetic Generator was invented by-
a)
Thomas Edison
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Michael Faraday
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