Electrical lights will not come on unless their electrical circuit is a --
parallel circuit
series circuit
closed circuit
short circuit
3. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
A fifth grade class constructed this circuit. Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?
plastic straw
cotton string
aluminum foil
rubber eraser
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A class prepared some electrical circuits using battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs. Which of these circuits can make the three bulbs light?
A
B
C
D
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The electrician in this picture is wearing rubber gloves for protection. The purpose of the rubber gloves is to --
keep the electrician dry
create an electrical circuit
produce electricity
protect the electrician
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of these substances conducts electricity the best?
wood
brick
copper
plastic
7. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
What material would be safest to use as an insulator to cover electrical wires?
rubber
tin
aluminum
water
8. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
This instrument can be used to see if materials conduct electricity. Which of these groups contains items that could all conduct electricity to complete the circuit?
rubber ball, plastic comb, nail
paper clip, penny, screw
cork, dollar bill, tweezers
pencil, eraser, spoon
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which form of energy is being used by the toaster?
chemical
electrical
solar
nuclear
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Early scientists most likely saw a discharge of electricity for the first time when observing a --
waterfall
rainbow
volcano erupting
lightning storm
11. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Bits of paper are attracted to the surface of this balloon. What attracts the paper pieces to the balloon?
Friction
Static Electricity
Magnetism
Potential Energy
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
The magnetic fields of any magnet are greatest --
around the poles
around the middle
around only the south pole
around only the north pole
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of these correctly shows what happens when two magnets are placed side by side?
A
B
C
D
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Will the light bulb in this circuit light and why/why not?
yes, because it has two batteries
no, because the switch is open
yes, because it is in a circuit
no, because the bulb is burned out
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
When something opposes the flow of current it is known as:
a resistor
an insulator
a conductor
16. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which light will be brighter and why?
Bulb A because its circuit is closed
Bulb B because its circuit is closed
Bulb B because it has more volts
They will be the same because they are both closed circuits.
17. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
If bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?
bulbs 2 and 3 will go out
bulbs 2 and 3 receive more volts
bulbs 2 and 3 will stay lit
nothing will happen
18. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
You want to charge a balloon with static electricity. The best material to rub it against is