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Electrical Energy

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following items is a conductor?

a)

a plastic spoon

b)

a metal paperclip

c)

a piece of fabric

d)

a wooden block

2.

Which of the following items is an insulator?

a)

a chunk of foam

b)

a metal key

c)

a nail

d)

a piece of tin foil

3.

In a series circuit, how many paths are there to the power source?

a)

two paths

b)

one path

c)

three paths

4.

Which of the circuits is a series circuit?

a)

Circuit #1

b)

Circuit #2

5.

Which of the circuits is a parallel circuit?

a)

Circuit #1

b)

Circuit #2

6.

Identify the part of the circuit that is labeled Part A. 

a)

Power Source

b)

Receiver/Load`

c)

Wires

7.

Identify the part of the circuit that is labeled Part B.

a)

Power Source

b)

Receiver/Load

c)

Wires

8.

Identify the part of the circuit that is labeled Part C.

a)

Power Source

b)

Receiver/Load

c)

Wires

9.

When a wire becomes disconnected from the circuit, what do we then call that circuit?

a)

a series circuit

b)

a parallel circuit

c)

an open circuit

d)

a closed circuit

10.

Identify why it’s necessary for the metal parts of the wires to touch the metal parts of the battery and receiver/load.

a)

Because the metal is a conductor and allows the electricity to flow easily through

b)

Because the metal is a conductor and stops the flow of electricity

c)

Because the metal is an insulator and allows the electricity to flow easily through

d)

Because the metal is an insulator and stops the flow of electricity

11.

Tell which of the circuits is an open circuit.

a)

Circuit #1

b)

Circuit #2

12.

Tell which of the circuits is a closed circuit.

a)

Circuit #1

b)

Circuit #2

13.

Which of the circuits from the image would have a current?

a)

Circuit #1

b)

Circuit #2

14.

Which of the following correctly explains the energy transfer in an electrical circuit?

a)

Energy is transferred from the receiver, through the wires and to the power source.

b)

Energy is transferred from the wires to the power source.

c)

Energy is transferred from the power source, through the wires and to the receiver.

d)

Energy is transferred from the wires to the receive.

15.

Choose the one that correctly describes magnetism.

a)

Like poles of a magnet attract, while opposite poles repel.

b)

Like poles of a magnet expand, while opposite poles contract.

c)

Like poles of a magnet repel, while opposite poles attract.

d)

Like poles of a magnet contract, while opposite poles expand.

16.

What is the name for the type of electricity that happens when lightning strikes?

a)

Simple Electricity

b)

Current Electricity

c)

Static Electricity

d)

Magnetic Electricity