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Electricity

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Electricity that flows in a closed path is called a
a)
path
b)
current
c)
circuit
2.
The flow of electricity in a circuit-
a)
current
b)
flow
c)
circuit
3.
____________ allows electricity to flow.
a)
A conductor
b)
An insulator
c)
A magnet
4.
____________ stops the flow of electricity.
a)
A conductor
b)
An insulator
c)
A magnet
5.
To complete a circuit the switch must be
a)
unattached
b)
open
c)
closed
6.
When the switch is closed, the light
a)
comes on
b)
stays off
c)
burns out
7.
The plastic around the wire is
a)
conductor
b)
insulator
c)
decoration
8.
If the lights are on, the circuit is
a)
closed
b)
open
9.
If the lights are off, the circuit is
a)
closed
b)
open
10.
In a parallel circuit the current
a)
makes one circle
b)
stays in one path
c)
splits and goes through two components
11.
An example of a parallel circuit is
a)
the wiring in a house
b)
a flashlight
c)
a single circular path
12.
Two types of circuits are
a)
parallel and magnetic
b)
electromagnetic and series
c)
series and parallel
13.
The flow of electricity requires a
a)
complete path
b)
incomplete path
c)
insulated current
14.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
Series
b)
Consecutive
c)
Parallel
d)
Training
15.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
16.
tiny particles that have a negative charge
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
d)
circuits
17.
What does the switch do in a circuit?
a)
It supplies the power.
b)
It carries electricity.
c)
It opens and closes the circuit.
d)
It is an insulator.
18.
What type of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
19.
What type of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
20.
The red and black plastic wire coverings are excellent ______. 
a)
Conductors
b)
Insulators
c)
Currents
d)
Magnets
21.
Which of the following does not conduct electricity?
a)
gloves
b)
penny
c)
paper clip
d)
key
22.
What is the power source for this circuit?
a)
Battery
b)
Electric socket
c)
Wires
d)
Magic
23.
Is the circuit pictured complete or incomplete? 
a)
Complete
b)
Incomplete
24.
__________ is the ability of a substance to oppose or slow down an electric current.
a)
voltage
b)
resistance
c)
connector
d)
power source
25.
What are two types of electricity?
a)
Electrons and protons
b)
Shocking and frying
c)
Current and static
d)
Bright and dim