WorksheetsKS3 Current electricity
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What kind of circuit is this?
a)
series
b)
parallel
2.
What is a switch's function in a circuit?
a)
to make the current hotter or colder
b)
turn on and off the flow of current
c)
the pathway that current flows
d)
to add more power to the circuit
3.
If bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?
a)
bulbs 2 and 3 will go out
b)
bulbs 2 and 3 receive more volts
c)
bulbs 2 and 3 will stay lit
d)
nothing will happen
4.
Does this statement best describe a parallel or a series circuit.
When more light bulbs are added they all remain bright.
When more light bulbs are added they all remain bright.
a)
Parallel circuit
b)
Series circuit
5.
Does this statement best describe a parallel or a series circuit.
Different currents flow through each resistor.
Different currents flow through each resistor.
a)
Parallel circuit
b)
Series circuit
6.
A material in which electrons are not able to move easily is called _______.
a)
Circuit
b)
Insulator
c)
Resistance
d)
Conductor
7.
This image represents what type of circuit?
a)
open
b)
wire
c)
series
d)
parallel
8.
This is the symbol for a _____?
a)
switch
b)
light
c)
battery
d)
wires
9.
What is this symbol for?
a)
light bulb
b)
switch
c)
battery
d)
resistor
10.
Is the circuit pictured complete or incomplete?
a)
Complete
b)
Incomplete
11.
What electrical charge to electrons carry?
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Neutral
12.
What effect do like (similar) charges have on each other?
a)
They attract
b)
They repel
c)
No effect
d)
They reverse each other
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