wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the electric circuit mean?

a)

A buzzer which forms an electric component

b)

A path which forms a network of electric component where the electric current flows through

c)

A bulb that consist of metal wire.

d)

A path which forms a buzzer that connect to the bulb

2.

The switch is ....., then the bulb wil turned ....

a)

open, off

b)

open, on

c)

closed, on

d)

closed, off

3.

Look at this picture. Choose the right statement based on this picture.

a)

Circuit A is brighter, Circuit B is dimmer.

b)

Circuit B is brighter, Circuit A is dimmer.

c)

They have the same brightness.

d)

They have different brightness.

4.

Look at this picture. Choose the correct statements below.

a)

They have different brightness

b)

They have the same brightness

c)

Circuit B is brighter, Circuit A is dimmer

d)

Circuit A is brighter, Circuit B is dimmer

5.

Look at this picture. Write it down with capital letters. Part A is..

(a)  

6.

What is the name of B part?

(a)  

7.

C part name is...

(a)  

8.

D Part is ...

(a)  

9.

E part is ...

(a)  

10.

What will happen if you put too much battery in a circuit?

a)

It will burn out because too much energy

b)

The metal filament will be too hot and burn out because there's too much energy

c)

The bulb will remain light up because the bulb can hold the energy.

d)

The bulb will light up like usual because the number of battery doesn't affect the electric circuit.

11.

If the first bulb in a series circuit is removed, the remaining bulbs will_______

a)

go out

b)

stay lit

c)

explode

d)

bink

12.

If the first bulb in a parallel circuit is removed the remaining bulbs will_______

a)

go out

b)

stay lit

c)

go back on after 3 seconds

d)

blink

13.

A _________ is an example of stored electricity.

a)

circuit

b)

bulb

c)

battery

d)

wire

14.

What part of an atom moves through the wire?

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

light

15.

A parallel circuit has ________ paths to travel.

a)

none

b)

one

c)

two

16.

If a circuit is short-circuited it _________.

a)

gets cold

b)

gets hot

c)

does nothing

17.

A metal device that holds a wire in place is called a ______.

a)

bulb socket

b)

cell holder

c)

Fahnestock clip

18.

A device used to indicate a closed path across two points in a circuit is called a ____________.

a)

troubleshooting

b)

circuit tester

c)

circuit diagram

d)

cell holder

19.

Examples of an insulator are __________ and _________(2 answers)

a)

straw

b)

paper clip

c)

tape

d)

copper wire

20.

Examples of a conductor are __________ and _________(2 answers)

a)

brass fastener

b)

paper clip

c)

marble

d)

golf tee

21.

Which part of the light bulb lights up?

a)

metal tip

b)

glass support

c)

support wire

d)

filament

22.

The metal bottom piece of a light bulb is called _______.

a)

threaded metal base

b)

filament

c)

support wire

d)

metal tip

23.

A plastic and metal device that securely holds a bulb in place and allows wires to be hooked up easily is called a __________________________

a)

cell holder

b)

bulb socket

c)

Fahnestock clip

d)

wire

24.

The scientific name for one battery is _______________________________.

a)

wire

b)

bulb

c)

cell

d)

terminal

25.

An incomplete circuit through which electricity will not flow through is an ______________________________________

a)

circuit diagram

b)

circuit tester

c)

open circuit

d)

closed circuit

26.
What is a conductor?
a)
 A material that allows electricity to flow through it.  The circuit is complete. 
b)
A material that does not allow electricity to flow through.  It stops the flow of electricity.
c)
A light switch.
27.
An example of a conductor is?
a)
metal paperclip
b)
glass marble
c)
wooden golf tee
28.

How does rubber differ from most metals?

a)

Rubber is a good conductor. Most metals are good insulators.

b)

Rubber conducts electrons. Most metals conduct protons.

c)

Rubber is a good insulator. Most metals are good conductors.

d)

Rubber is a good power source. Most metals are good conductors.

29.
An example of an insulator is?
a)
metal
b)
plastic
c)
brass
d)
aluminum
30.
The circuit that has only one path for electricity to travel around.
a)
parallel circuit
b)
series circuit
c)
no circuit
31.

Describe a series circuit.

a)

a circuit that has multiple branches

b)

a circuit that has one path

c)

a circuit that dead ends after a light bulb

32.

What is a parallel circuit?

a)

a continuous loop

b)

a circuit with one path

c)

a circuit with multiple branches for each individual appliance or light

33.

What type of circuit is this an image of?

a)

series circuit

b)

parallel circuit

34.

In this image is a...

a)

series circuit

b)

parallel circuit

35.

What type of circuit is this?

a)

Parallel Circuit

b)

Open Circuit

c)

Series Circuit

36.

What type of circuit is this?

a)

Parallel Circuit

b)

Open Circuit

c)

Series Circuit

37.

Will the light bulbs light up in this image?

a)

Yes, both of them will

b)

Yes, but only the one on the right

c)

No, neither of them will

d)

Yes, but only the one on the left

38.

Will this circuit light the bulbs?

a)

Yes, both will light up

b)

Yes, but only the one on the right

c)

Yes, but only one on the left

d)

No, neither of the bulbs will light up

39.

Is this a working circuit?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

I'm not sure, I would need to test it myself.

40.
If the electric circuit is CLOSED, the switch is _______. 
a)
ON
b)
OFF
41.
If the electric circuit is OPEN, the switch is ____.
a)
ON
b)
OFF
42.

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

43.
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
44.
Which will light a bulb?
a)
A battery and a paper clip
b)
A battery and a wire
c)
A paper clip and a wire
d)
A switch and a wire
45.

What are the two ends of a battery called?

a)

south and north

b)

positive and negative

c)

Santa and Reindeer

46.

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

47.

What are the three components needed for a complete circuit?

a)

wire, load, energy source

b)

wire, switch, load

c)

wire, switch, energy source

48.

A series circuit...

a)

has a single path for energy to flow

b)

has multiple paths for energy to flow

c)

has a single load

49.

A battery can be a ______________ in an electric circuit.

a)

energy source

b)

load

c)

switch

50.

A complete, unbroken path that allows electricity to flow is called a ___________ circuit.

a)

open

b)

closed

c)

parallel

51.

The buildup or electrical charges is called ________. It is what makes clothes stick together.

a)

static electricity

b)

charged particles

52.

What type of circuit is this?

a)

parallel circuit

b)

series circuit

c)

open circuit

d)

closed circuit

53.

What type of circuit is shown?

a)

series circuit

b)

open circuit

c)

parallel circuit

54.

Will the light bulb light in this circuit?

a)

Yes

b)

No

55.

Is a plastic fork an insulator or conductor?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

56.

Is a paperclip an insulator or a conductor?

a)

insulator

b)

conductor

57.

Which of the following is an insulator?

a)

nail

b)

screw

c)

cardboard

d)

copper sheet

58.

When ___________ and __________ charges are not balanced they can cause object to attract to one another.

a)

positive, positive

b)

positive, negative

c)

negative, negative

59.

Which of the following is a conductor?

a)

plastic chip

b)

yarn

c)

brass ring

d)

paper

60.

a FORCE caused by the movement of negative and positive particles

a)

electric current

b)

electric charge

c)

conductor

d)

insulator

61.

the FLOW of energy caused by the movement of negative and positive particles

a)

electric current

b)

electric charge

c)

insulator

d)

conductor

62.

a material that energy CAN easily flow through

a)

electric current

b)

electric charge

c)

insulator

d)

conductor

63.

a material that does NOT ALLOW the flow of electricity

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

resistor

64.

a device to control the flow of electricity

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

resistor

65.

Which list names different forms of energy?

a)

magnetic, resistor, conductor

b)

sound, light, heat

c)

copper, battery, switch

d)

transform, transfer, circuits

66.

What is this picture an example of?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

resistor

d)

energy source

67.

What is this picture an example of?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

resistor

d)

energy source

68.

What is this picture an example of?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

resistor

d)

energy source

69.

What is this picture an example of?

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

resistor

d)

energy source

70.

Inside a light bulb is a wire. When electricity energy travels through the wire, it transforms into heat energy and light energy. Which pair of sentences explain what happens if the wire breaks..

a)

The wire IS part of the electric circuit. The electric current will NOT FLOW if it breaks.

b)

The wire is NOT part of the electric circuit. The electric current will continue to flow, but the bulb will not light.

c)

The wire is NOT part of the electric circuit. The electric current will flow, but the bulb is burned out.

d)

The wire IS part of the electric circuit. The electric current will flow, but the bulb is burned out,

71.

Look at the picture. What is the BEST evidence that the source of the cell phone's electric energy is a battery?

a)

The cell phone has a switch, earphones, and a plug.

b)

The cell phone produces heat, sound, and light.

c)

The cell phone has a switch, wires, and can be opened.

d)

The cell phone produces positive and negative charges.

72.

Does this diagram show electric current flowing through an electric circuit?

a)

yes

b)

no

73.

Does this diagram show electric current flowing through an electric circuit?

a)

yes

b)

no

74.

Does this diagram show electric current flowing through an electric circuit?

a)

yes

b)

no

75.

Does this diagram show electric current flowing through an electric circuit?

a)

yes

b)

no