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Electrical Circuits

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 3hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Electricity

a)

The presence and flow of an electric charge

b)

Energy resulting from the flow of electric charge through a conductor

c)

A pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely

d)

To make something from materials

2.

Electrical Energy

a)

The presence and flow of an electric charge

b)

Energy resulting from the flow of electric charge through a conductor

c)

A pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely

d)

To make something from materials

3.

Closed circuit

a)

The presence and flow of an electric charge

b)

Energy resulting from the flow of electric charge through a conductor

c)

A pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely

d)

To make something from materials

4.

Produce

a)

The presence and flow of an electric charge

b)

Energy resulting from the flow of electric charge through a conductor

c)

A pathway that allows an electric current to flow freely

d)

To make something from materials

5.

Light Energy

a)

The presence and flow of an electric charge

b)

Energy resulting from the flow of electric charge through a conductor

c)

Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials

d)

Energy that allows us to see

6.

Thermal Energy

a)

The presence and flow of an electric charge

b)

Energy resulting from the flow of electric charge through a conductor

c)

Energy that causes a transfer of heat between materials

d)

Energy that allows us to see

7.

Light Energy is energy we can see.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

What is an example of Light Energy?

a)

Friction

b)

Candle

c)

Guitar

9.

A fire is an example of what kind of ENERGY?

a)

Electric

b)

Sound

c)

Thermal

d)

Mechanical

10.

Another name for heat energy is (a)  

11.

Which form of energy is produced when

a lamp is TURNED ON?

a)

sound energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

mechanical energy

d)

light energy

12.

Which is an example of light energy?

a)
b)
c)
d)
13.

power lines are an example of this type of ENERGY

a)

sound

b)

mechanical

c)

electrical

d)

nuclear

14.

What type of energy moves through a wire into a lamp?

a)

thermal energy

b)

radiant (light) energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

sound energy

15.

What two energy sources is the lamp providing the plant? Select TWO choices

a)

thermal energy

b)

light energy

c)

electrical energy

d)

sound energy

16.

Most circuits include a device that opens and closes the circuit. This device allows you to turn a light bulb on and off. This device is a

a)

computer

b)

wire

c)

switch

d)

flashlight

17.

Electrical current will pass easily through metals such as copper, aluminum and gold. These metals are good

a)

things

b)

insulators

c)

charged particles

d)

conductors

18.

Current cannot flow through a ______ circuit.

a)

Battery

b)

open

c)

electric current

d)

metal

19.

__________ is a conductor of electricity.

a)

battery

b)

metal

c)

rubber

d)

open

20.

To open or close a circuit you need a

a)

switch

b)

trigger

c)

name

d)

potato

21.

Circuits must be ______ in order to work

a)

open

b)

fancy

c)

closed

d)

under water

22.
___________ wires keep electrons on course & protect us from the dangerous flow of electricity. 
a)
Insulated
b)
Conducted
23.

A material that keeps electric charges from flowing through easily is called

a)

Flash light

b)

toaster

c)

an insulator

d)

series circuit

24.

A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy is call a

a)

battery

b)

conductor

c)

parallel circuit

d)

flashlight

25.

Most circuits include a device that opens and closes the circuit. This device allows you to turn a light bulb on and off. This device is a

a)

computer

b)

wire

c)

switch

d)

flashlight

26.

Electrical current will pass easily through metals such as copper, aluminum and gold. These metals are good

a)

things

b)

insulators

c)

charged particles

d)

conductors

27.

Every working circuit has at least three parts: 1) a power source, 2) a conductor, usually wire and 3)

a)

insulator

b)

an object that uses electric current like a light bulb

c)

series circuit

d)

rock

28.

If too much electric current passes through a circuit, the wires can

a)

make batteries

b)

cool down

c)

conductor

d)

overheat

29.

What items make up this electric circuit?

a)

Bulb and battery

b)

Bulb, battery and switch

c)

Bulb, battery and wire

30.

Why is a battery important in an electrical circuit?

a)

As a source of energy.

b)

As a path for electricity to flow through.

c)

As a connector to connect all parts of a circuit.

31.

Why must parts of a circuit be properly connected before the bulb can light up?

a)

To ensure that the bulb can light up.

b)

To ensure that the battery can produce light in a closed circuit.

c)

To ensure that electric current can flow through the closed circuit.

32.

Look at the diagram. Why did the bulb not light up?

a)

The bulb was fused.

b)

The battery had not enough electric current to light up the bulb.

c)

The switch was opened and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

33.

The diagram shows a complete circuit but the bulb did not light up. Why?

a)

The plastic spoon is an insulator of electricity and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

b)

The plastic spoon is not connected properly and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

c)

The plastic spoon is a conductor of electricity and prevented electric current from flowing through the circuit.

34.

Why electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

a)

To make it look pretty

b)

To help electricity flow along the wire

c)

To make it safe

d)

To add more energy

35.
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
36.

The complete path through which an electric current is flowing is called

a)

Open circuit

b)

Closed circuit

c)

Both

37.

Select three materials that are insulators.

a)

Wood

b)

Copper

c)

Rubber

d)

Plastic

e)

Metal

38.
Prevents electric current from flowing.
a)
open circuit
b)
conductor
c)
electricity
d)
closed circuit
39.
What object would best complete this circuit?
a)
A battery
b)
a peice of yarn
c)
an insulator
d)
a conductor
40.

The pathway through which an electric current flows

a)

sound energy

b)

electric circuit

c)

thermal circuit

d)

short circuit

41.

A pathway that prevents an electric current from flowing freely or stops the flow

a)

Free Flowing Circuit

b)

Circuit Breaker

c)

Cowboy Circuit

d)

Open Circuit

42.

The flow of electricity through a circuit

a)

Buzzer

b)

Thermal Current

c)

Electric Current

d)

Solar Current

43.
Which diagram shows an "Open Circuit"?
a)
A
b)
B
44.
Which diagram shows a "Closed Circuit"?
a)
A
b)
B
45.
Rubber, plastic, and wood are examples of -
a)
Static Electricity
b)
Insulators
c)
Conductors
d)
Electromagnets
46.
A circuit where there is only "one pathway" for the electric current, is called a -
a)
Parallel Circuit
b)
Series Circuit
c)
Open Circuit
47.
A circuit where there are "two or more pathways" for the electric current, is called a -
a)
Parallel Circuit
b)
Series Circuit
c)
Open Circuit
48.
Which of the following is an example of a series circuit?
a)
1
b)
2
49.
What famous scientist used electricity to bring light into our homes?
a)
Michael Faraday
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
Thomas Edison
50.
Benjamin Franklin discovered that lightning is _____?______.
a)
Sound
b)
Solid
c)
Liquid
d)
Electricity
51.
Michael Faraday's discovery of the _____?______ was an important contribution to Science.
a)
Parallel Circuit
b)
Open Circuit
c)
Light Bulb
d)
Electromagnet
52.
A fan transforms electrical energy into-
a)
Mechanical Energy (Motion)
b)
Light Energy (Radiant)
c)
Thermal Energy (Heat)
53.
A toaster transforms electrical energy into-
a)
Mechanical Energy (Motion)
b)
Thermal Energy (Heat)
c)
Light Energy (Radiant)
54.

Sometimes clothes from the dryer will cling to you. Why?

a)

Magnetism

b)

Static Electricity

c)

Resistance

55.

Which of the following creates static electricity?

a)

Taking a bath

b)

Plugging a power cord into the wall outlet

c)

Rubbing your feet on the carpet

56.

This is a _________circuit.

a)

parallel

b)

diamond

c)

circle

d)

series

57.
To make an electromagnet, a conductor should be coiled around —
a)
a glass tube
b)
an iron nail
c)
a roll of paper
d)
a wooden stick
58.
An example of a parallel circuit is
a)
the wiring in a house
b)
a flashlight
c)
a single circular path