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Circuitry & Magnetism Quiz

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What SI unit (unit of measurement) is current measured in?

a)

Volts

b)

Joules

c)

Amps

d)

Ohms

2.

An ammeter can be used to measure current in any type of circuit.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It can only be used in a series circuit

d)

It can only be used in a parallel circuit

3.

Resistance is measured in...

a)

Voltmeter

b)

Ohms

c)

Volts

d)

Currents

4.

What does this symbol represent in a circuit?

a)

Switch

b)

Cell

c)

Battery

d)

Bulb

5.

What does this symbol represent in a circuit?

a)

Switch

b)

Cell

c)

Battery

d)

Bulb

6.

What does this symbol represent in a circuit?

a)

Switch

b)

Wire

c)

Battery

d)

Bulb

7.

Which of these analogies best represents voltage?

a)

The pressure of water coming out of a hose

b)

The diameter of the hose

c)

Sand inside of a hose slowing down water

d)

A hose being turned on and off

8.

Is a nail magnetic?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

No but you can magnetize it with heat

d)

No but you can magnetize it with a magnet

9.

To erase the magnetism in something, you can use

a)

Magnetics

b)

Static electricity

c)

Heat

d)

Hope

10.

In a parallel circuit, current can be dispersed ___________ between two lamps

a)

Equally

b)

Unequally

c)

In series

11.

If your ammeter is connected directly to a cell, it will have a _________ reading than if it the switch is connected to the cell followed by the ammeter

a)

Lower

b)

Equal

c)

Higher

d)

Variable

12.
What is a closed path for electrons to flow through?
a)
static electricity
b)
circuit
c)
amperes
13.
In most electrical circuits, the pathway is made of:
a)
Metal
b)
Plastic
c)
Static
d)
Wood
14.

What is the path made for an electric current called?

a)

electric current

b)

an insulator

c)

a conductor

d)

a circuit

15.

Since there are multiple pathways the current can take from the positive side of the battery to the negative side, in a ​ (a)   circuit, the ​ (b)   is divided up among the pathways, but the potential is the same for each pathway. ​In ​ (c)   circuits with only one pathway for the current, the ​ (d)   is divided up among the different elements.

Choose from the below words
parallel
current
series
potential
16.
A flow of electrons through a conductor is called:
a)
A river
b)
A spark
c)
An electron flow
d)
A current
17.
Circuit in which electric current has more than one path to follow. 
a)
series circuit
b)
parallel circuit
c)
charging by contact
d)
charging by induction
18.

Which component is used to control the flow of electric current in a circuit?

a)

Capacitor

b)

Resistor

c)

Inductor

d)

Transformer

19.

What is the unit of electric current?

a)

Volt

b)

Ampere

c)

Ohm

d)

Watt

20.

What does this symbol mean?

a)

Amps

b)

Ohms

c)

Volts

d)

Currents

21.

True or False: you can make nearly infinite (unlimited) magnetics but breaking a magnet into smaller and smaller pieces

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Which of these can be used to find the North and South poles of a magnet?

a)

A magnetized nail

b)

A piece of copper

c)

A compass

d)

Your big ol brain