WorksheetsElectric Force Quiz
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 22mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What types of charges repel?
a)
Positive and Positive
b)
Positive and Neutral
c)
Negative and Neutral
d)
Neutral and Neutral
2.
If a substance has a higher number of electrons than protons on its surface, what type of charge does it have?
a)
A positive charge.
b)
A negative charge.
c)
A neutral charge
d)
No charge at all
3.
The closer the charges, the ___________ the force between them
a)
closer
b)
further
c)
stronger
d)
weaker
4.
A balloon has a negative charge. The glass rod has a positive charge. What will happen when the glass rod is brought near the balloon?
a)
The balloon will be attracted to the rod
b)
The balloon will be repelled by the rod
c)
The balloon will remain in place
d)
The balloon will spin in circles
5.
Which is NOT an insulator.
a)
Wool
b)
Plastic
c)
Copper
d)
Glass
6.
What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
a)
An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not
b)
A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.
c)
An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not
d)
A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not
7.
The electrical wires in many homes are made of copper and covered with plastic. Why are copper and plastic good choices for electrical wires?
a)
Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of electricity.
b)
Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of electricity.
c)
Copper is a conductor of electricity, and plastic is an insulator of heat.
d)
Copper is an insulator of electricity, and plastic is a conductor of heat.
8.
Consider the electric field lines shown in the diagram below. From the diagram, it is apparent that object A is ____ and object B is ____.
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
-,+
d)
-,-
9.
What three things can't conduct electricity?
a)
rubber,wood,gold
b)
fabric,wood,rubber
c)
cold glass, wood, deer
d)
coffe,tin,book
10.
Rubbing a balloon on hair is an example of static charge build up created by....
a)
conduction
b)
friction
c)
induction
d)
hairduction
11.
Walking across a carpet is an example of charge being transferred by
a)
friction.
b)
induction.
c)
contact.
d)
static electricity
12.
The closer the charges, the ___________ the force between them
a)
closer
b)
further
c)
stronger
d)
weaker
13.
Which part of the atom is positively charged?
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
14.
Consider the electric field lines shown in the diagram below. From the diagram, it is apparent that object A is ____ and object B is ____.
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
-,+
d)
-,-
15.
What is the charge of the electron
a)
positive
b)
no charge
c)
negative
d)
neutral
16.
Electric charges that are alike _______ each other.
a)
Attract
b)
Repel
17.
What does it mean when the electric field lines are close together?
a)
the field is positive
b)
the field is negative
c)
The field is strong
d)
the field is weak
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