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Unit 10A - Describing Circuits with Words

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This image is an example of a parallel circuit

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Voltage does not depend on the devices within a circuit... i.e. adding a lamp.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Energy storage device that provides a constant potential difference between 2 locations called terminals

a)

Battery

b)

Conductor

c)

Capacitor

d)

Cell

4.

The net movement of electrons through a conductor; measured with an ammeter

a)

current

b)

static electricity

c)

electric discharge

5.

Look at the diagram. What is the term for "A"?

a)

Conductor

b)

Switch

c)

Transformer

d)

Source

6.
Which of these materials is an insulator?
a)
Aluminum Paper
b)
Wool Sweater
c)
Copper Wire
d)
Silver Coin
7.
A material in which electrons are not able to move easily 
a)
Circuit 
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor
8.

What is an electrical insulator?

a)

a material that allows electrons to flow freely between its atoms/nuclei

b)

a material that somewhat allows electrons to flow between its atoms/nuclei

c)

a property of matter that can be either positive or negative

d)

a material that blocks electrons from flowing freely between its atoms/nuclei

9.

What is an electrical semiconductor?

a)

a material that allows electrons to flow freely between its atoms/nuclei

b)

a material that somewhat allows electrons to flow between its atoms/nuclei

c)

a property of matter that can be either positive or negative

d)

a material that blocks electrons from flowing freely between its atoms/nuclei

10.

How do aligned batteries affect voltage?

a)

More volts means less power

b)

More volts means more power

11.

The positive terminal on a battery is called the

a)

anode

b)

collector

c)

cathode

d)

electrolyte

12.

Look at the diagram. What is the term for "C"?

a)

Conductor

b)

Switch

c)

Transformer

d)

Source

13.
Which of the following best describes the energy transfer that takes place when you use a battery?
a)
Chemical PE -> Electrical
b)
Electrical -> Chemical PE
c)
Nuclear PE -> Electrical
d)
Electrical -> Nuclear PE
14.
A material in which electrons are able to move easily
a)
Circuit
b)
Insulator 
c)
Resistance 
d)
Conductor 
15.

What is an electrical conductor?

a)

a material that allows electrons to flow freely between its atoms/nuclei

b)

a material that somewhat allows electrons to flow between its atoms/nuclei

c)

a property of matter that can be either positive or negative

d)

a material that blocks electrons from flowing freely between its atoms/nuclei

16.
An example of a conductor is :
a)
a glass paperweight
b)
a plastic cap
c)
a metal screw
d)
a wooden handle
17.
The flow of electricity in a circuit-
a)
current
b)
flow
c)
circuit
18.
Identify the conductor below.
a)

Cloth Rag

b)

Plastic Bottle

c)

Gold Ring

d)

Wooden Spoon

19.

Look at the diagram. What is the term for "B"?

a)

Conductor

b)

Switch

c)

Transformer

d)

Source

20.

A PATH along which electricity can flow is a ___________________?

a)

light bulb

b)

switch

c)

insulator

d)

circuit

21.

What is an electrical charge?

a)

a material that allows electrons to flow freely between its atoms/nuclei

b)

a material that somewhat allows electrons to flow between its atoms/nuclei

c)

a property of matter that can be either positive or negative

d)

a material that blocks electrons from flowing freely between its atoms/nuclei

22.

The negative terminal on a battery is called the

a)

anode

b)

cathode

c)

collector

d)

electrolyte

23.

Voltage is measured as joules of kinetic energy per coulomb of positive charge.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

TRUE / FALSE: A battery does not generate electricity, it converts it from chemical potential energy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

A device containing an electric cell (or a series of electric cells) storing energy that can be converted into electric power

a)

capacitor

b)

battery

c)

resisitor

d)

ammeter

26.

What is an open circuit?

a)

an electric circuit that has only one possible path through which electric charge can flow

b)

an electric circuit that has more than one path or branch through which electric charge can flow

c)

a circuit with a break in it, which prevents the flow of electric charge

d)

a circuit with no breaks in it, which allows the flow of electric charge

27.

What is a closed circuit?

a)

an electric circuit that has only one possible path through which electric charge can flow

b)

an electric circuit that has more than one path or branch through which electric charge can flow

c)

a circuit with a break in it, which prevents the flow of electric charge

d)

a circuit with no breaks in it, which allows the flow of electric charge

28.

What is a series circuit?

a)

an electric circuit that has only one possible path through which electric charge can flow

b)

an electric circuit that has more than one path or branch through which electric charge can flow

c)

a circuit with a break in it, which prevents the flow of electric charge

d)

a circuit with no breaks in it, which allows the flow of electric charge

29.

What is a parallel circuit?

a)

an electric circuit that has only one possible path through which electric charge can flow

b)

an electric circuit that has more than one path or branch through which electric charge can flow

c)

a circuit with a break in it, which prevents the flow of electric charge

d)

a circuit with no breaks in it, which allows the flow of electric charge

30.

Part of an Alkaline battery that electrons can flow more freely in.

a)

negative terminal

b)

outer casing

c)

positive terminal

d)

brass pin

31.

A ____ circuit has more than one path available for electrons to flow through, so if one portion of the circuit is not functioning, the whole circuit does not shut down

a)

series

b)

parallel

c)

incomplete

d)

complete

32.

A ____ circuit has only one path for electrons to flow and therefore, when one portion of the circuit is disrupted, the whole circuit shuts down.

a)

series

b)

complete

c)

incomplete

d)

parallel

33.

Look at the diagram. What is the term for "D"?

a)

Conductor

b)

Switch

c)

Transformer

d)

Source

34.

What is a battery?

a)

switch

b)

power source

c)

insulator

35.

Which type of Circuit is shown

a)

series circuit

b)

parallel circuit