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Electricity and Magnetism

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It creates electricity.

a)

Electric Generator

b)

Electric Motor

c)

Electromagnet

d)

Voltmeter

2.

A material that allows the free flow of electric charges.

a)

Conductor

b)

Insulator

c)

Semiconductor

3.

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

a)

Series circuit

b)

Parallel circuit

c)

Open circuit

4.

The three basic components of a circuit are

a)

load, energy source, magnets

b)

wires, load, solenoid

c)

wires, load, energy source

d)

energy source, iron core, load

5.

In a series circuit, if one device goes out, the other devices

a)

remain on

b)

go out

6.

Describe one way you can make an electromagnet stronger.

a)

Reduce the size of the iron core

b)

Decrease the current

c)

Decrease the energy source

d)

Increase the number of loops in the wire

7.

When an electric current can travel along more than one path, it is traveling in a—

a)

Open circuit

b)

Series circuit

c)

Closed circuit

d)

Parallel circuit

8.

The magnetic field is strongest at

a)

the north pole only

b)

in the middle

c)

at both poles

d)

at the south pole only

9.

Which direction will the electricity travel?

a)

Neutral to positive

b)

Positive to negative

c)

Negative to positive

d)

Neutral to negative

10.

The buildup of charges on an object is called

a)

Current electricity

b)

Static electricity

c)

Electromagnetism

d)

Magnetic field

11.

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

a)

parallel circuit

b)

open circuit

c)

series circuit

12.

What type of material does not allow electrons to flow easily?

a)

Semiconductor

b)

Conductor

c)

Insulator

d)

Circuit

13.

What is the effect of changing the wire in a circuit from a thick wire to a thin wire?

a)

The overloaded bulb will blow out.

b)

The bulb brightness stays the same.

c)

The bulbs become dimmer.

d)

The bulbs become brighter.

14.

What is a circuit?

a)

The buildup of electric charges

b)

A complete, closed path through which electric charges flow

c)

Opposition to the flow of charge

d)

Electric potential

15.

An iron nail wrapped with copper wire and attached to a battery makes —

a)

Permanent magnet

b)

Electromagnet

c)

Compass

d)

Metal magnet