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- 1. Multiple Choice
A Bulb glows only in-
A closed circuit
An open circuit
In both circuits
Open circuit if bulb is not fused
- 2. Multiple Choice
In a _________ circuit, the components are arranged with one path for the current.seriesparallel - 3. Multiple ChoiceThe measure of potential energy stored in a battery is called _________.potentiometercapacityvoltageresistance
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn a _________ circuit, each component has its own path for the current to flow.seriesparallel
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of circuit would you use in order to turn each component on and off separately?SeriesParallel
- 6. Multiple ChoicePennies can be used to make a battery because they are __________.conductorsinsulatorscapacitorsvoltage
- 7. Multiple ChoiceIf an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...positivenegativeneutral or no chargeopposite
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat charge does a proton have?negative (-)positive (+)neutral or no charge (0)
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat charge does an electron have?negative (-)positive (+)neutral or no charge (0)
- 10. Multiple Choice
What happens when you touch a metal doorknob after rubbing your shoes on the carpet?
The doorknob sends a burst of electric current into your body
Millions of electrons go from your finger into the doorknob
our finger becomes negatively charged
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA buildup of electric charge on an object that remains stationaryElectric fieldElectric forcestatic electricitystatic discharge
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhen there is only one path for electrons to move through it is called a _____. When one light goes out, they all go out.closed circuitparallel circuitseries circuitopen circuit
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThis image represents what type of circuit?opencircularseriesparallel
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich light will be brighter and why?Bulb A because its circuit is closedBulb B because it has more resistanceBulb B because it has more voltageBulb A because it has less voltage
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIf bulb 1 burns out, what will occur?bulbs 2 and 3 will go outbulbs 2 and 3 receive more voltsbulbs 2 and 3 will stay onbulb 2 will go out and bulb 3 will stay on
- 16. Multiple ChoiceIn a series circuit, the more lightbulbs you add the brighter they get.FalseTrue
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWould would best complete this circuit?A wireA switchA batteryA light bulb
- 18. Multiple ChoiceIf a material does not allow charges to move through it easily, what is it called?An electrical insulatorAn electrical conductorA resistorA capacitor
- 19. Multiple ChoiceIf both circuits were using the same type and size of battery, which circuit would have the brightest bulbs?The circuit on the leftThe circuit on the right
- 20. Multiple Choice
If one part of the circuit is broken what will happen?
The electricity will continue to flow
The electricity will stop flowing
The electricity will move faster
The electricity will move slower
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