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Circuits

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If a circuit is OPEN...

a)

the circuit is complete and the light will work.

b)

the circuit is broken and the light will NOT work

c)

the circuit is a series circuit

2.

What is the main source of current(power) in a circuit?

a)

wire

b)

light bulb

c)

battery

d)

insulator

3.

What carries electrical energy to the lightbulb?

a)

wire

b)

light bulb

c)

switch

d)

battery

4.

What turns the circuit on and off?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

switch

d)

light bulb

5.

What changes electrical energy to light energy?

a)

switch

b)

light bulb

c)

battery

d)

conductor

6.

A phone charger has plastic around the metal wire inside. Why is there plastic surrounding the wire?

a)

metal wire is an insulator

b)

plastic is an insulator

c)

plastic is a conductor

7.
What is an electrical circuit?
a)
lets you turn the energy on and off
b)
a closed path where where electricity flows
c)
stop electricity from flowing through
8.
A complete circuit has .......
a)
a motor in it
b)
a switch in it
c)
two bulbs in it
d)
no breaks in it
9.
This circuit has a battery, buzzer, and switch.
When the switch is closed the buzzer will sound because -
a)
the switch gives energy to the battery
b)
the buzzer is made of special plastic
c)
the wires are cooled by the surrounding air
d)
electricity can flow in a complete path
10.
Choose the correct sentence.
a)
This circuit will work because it is an open circuit.
b)
This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
c)
This circuit will NOT work because it is an open circuit.
d)
This circuit will NOT work because it is a closed circuit.
11.
Which of these objects is an insulator?
a)
Copper Wire
b)
Paper Clip
c)
Steel Pole
d)
Rubber Gloves
12.
Which one is a conductor? 
a)
wood 
b)
iron 
c)
plastic spoon 
d)
paper 
13.

Why is electrical wiring usually made from copper?

a)

Because copper is shiny

b)

Because copper conducts electricity

c)

Because copper is not magnetic

d)

Because copper insulate electricity

14.
An example of an insulator is?
a)
metal
b)
plastic
c)
brass
d)
aluminum
15.
An example of a conductor is?
a)
metal paperclip
b)

eraser

c)
wooden golf tee
16.

Is a plastic fork a conductor or an insulator?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

17.

Is a wooden craft stick an insulator or a conductor?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

18.

Is a penny an insulator or a conductor?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

19.

Is a coffee mug an insulator or a conductor?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

20.

What kind of energy are they using to push this car?

a)

Electrical

b)

Solar

c)

Mechanical Energy

d)

Dragon Energy

21.

What type of energy is melting this ice cream?

a)

Power energy

b)

Electrical Energy

c)

Brain Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

22.

This switch is

a)

open

b)

closed

c)

a Cotton Candy Machine

d)

a nut cracker