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Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 21mins

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Class
Date
1.
Tiny particles surrounding atoms that have a negative charge are called...
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
d)
circuits
2.
Two types of circuits are
a)
parallel and magnetic
b)
electromagnetic and series
c)
series and parallel
3.
When there is only one path for electrons to move through it is called a _____. When one light goes out, they all go out. 
a)
closed circuit
b)
parallel circuit
c)
series circuit
d)
open circuit
4.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
5.
This type of circuit has more than one path. When one light goes out, the others stay on. 
a)
closed circuit
b)
series circuit
c)
parallel circuit
d)
open circuit
6.
The force of magnetism is stronger when magnets are ________________.
a)
cold
b)
round
c)
closer together
d)
farther apart
7.
What do the lines around this magnet represent?
a)
North Pole
b)
South Pole
c)
Magnetic Declination
d)
Magnetic Field
8.
What will happen when these magnets are brought close together?
a)
They will attract each other.
b)
They will repel each other.
c)
Both magnets will turn to the left
d)
Both magnets will turn to the right
9.
The strongest part of a magnet is...
a)
the bars.
b)
the force field.
c)
the poles. 
d)
the middle.
10.
Electricity is the flow of ______.
a)
electrons
b)
protons
c)
neutrons
d)
atoms
11.
Electrical charge built up on the surface of an object is called _________________.
a)
static electricity
b)
current electricity
c)
lightning
d)
electrons
12.
What would happen if an extra battery cell is added?
a)
A)The lights will glow dim
b)
The wire will glow
c)
The lights will glow brighter
d)
None of the above
13.
An object becomes postiively charged when which of the following occurs?
a)
loses electrons
b)
gains electrons
c)
loses protons
d)
gains neutrons
14.
How do two negative charges interact when they are brought close together?
a)
repel, no electricity
b)
no interaction
c)
attract, make electricity
d)
ground
15.
Lightning is _____.
a)
a buildup of neutrons
b)
harmless
c)
a high-voltage electric current
d)
a large discharge of static electricity
16.
When socks get stuck to towels in your dryer, this is an example of______________, caused by _________.
a)
Current electricity, conduction
b)
Static electricity, friction
17.
What types of charges attract?
a)
Positive and Positive
b)
Positive and Neutral
c)
Negative and Neutral
d)
Positive and Negative
18.
What charge does an electron have?
a)
negative (-)
b)
positive (+)
c)
neutral or no charge (0)
19.
If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons, what type of charge does it have?
a)
A positive charge.
b)
A negative charge.
c)
A neutral charge
d)
No charge at all
20.
Why can you get a shock if you touch a metal doorknob after walking across a carpet in socks?
a)
You have gained electrons; the doorknob has fewer electrons.
b)
You have lost electrons; the doorknob has many electrons.