Quiz about Characteristics of Electricity

Question 1

If an object has more positive than negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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positive

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negative

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neutral or no charge

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opposite

Question 2

If an object has more negative charges than positive charges, its electrcial charge is...

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negative

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positive

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neutral or no charge

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opposite

Question 3

If an object has the same number of positive and negative charges, its electrical charge is...

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neutral or no charge

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positive

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negative

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opposite

Question 4

Atoms may have protons which carry a...

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positive charge

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negative charge

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neutral or no charge

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opposite

Question 5

Atoms may have electrons which carry a...

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negative charge

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positive charge

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neutral or no charge

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opposite

Question 6

Atoms may have neutrons which have...

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no charge

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positive charge

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negative charge

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opposite charge

Question 7

Static means...

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not moving

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moving slowly

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moving quicky

Question 8

One example of static electricity is...

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lightning

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rain

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thunder

Question 9

Two objects that have opposite charges will...

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attract

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repel

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not move

Question 10

Two objects that have the same charges will...

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repel

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attract

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not move

Question 11

The smallest unit of an element is

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An atom

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An electron

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A proton

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A neutron

Question 12

What charge does a proton have?

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positive (+)

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negative (-)

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neutral or no charge (0)

Question 13

What charge does an electron have?

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negative (-)

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positive (+)

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neutral or no charge (0)

Question 14

Static electricity is

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The imbalance of electrical charge on an object

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The balance of electrical charge on an object

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The discharge of electrical charge

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The build up of protons in the nucleus of an atom

Question 15

True or False
Like charges repel

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True

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False

Question 16

True or False
A positively charged object has lost electrons

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True

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False

Question 17

True or False
A negatively charged object has lost protons

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False

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True

Question 18

An example of a conductor is :

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a metal screw

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a glass paperweight

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a plastic cap

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a wooden handle

Question 19

In a series circuit  with 4 bulbs:

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all of the bulbs become dimmer if another bulb is added

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a switch is never used

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There are many paths for electricity to take

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the remaining 3 bulbs stay lit if one burns out

Question 20

An example of an insulator is:

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rubber

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iron

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silver

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copper wire

Question 21

All wires used in electric circuits should be covered with:

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an insulating material.

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a colored material.

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a conducting material.

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none of these.

Question 22

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

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An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not

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An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not

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A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

Question 23

What happens to the brightness of the light bulbs in a series circuit when you add more lights.

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Each bulb gets dimmer

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Each bulb remains the same

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Half of the bulbs get dimmer

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Each bulb gets brighter

Question 24

What part of a circuit is this object?

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power source

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load

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pathway

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switch

Question 25

Insulator or Conductor?
STEEL

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Conductor

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Insulator

Question 26

Insulator or Conductor?
STYROFOAM

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Insulator

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Conductor

Question 27

A __________opens and closes a circuit?

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switch

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key key

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magnet

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electromagnet

Question 28

What is the purpose of a switch?

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To open and close the circuit.

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To carry the electricity through the circuit.

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To make a fun clicking sound

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To supply the power to the circuit

Question 29

^{Is this circuit open or closed?}

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Open

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Closed

Question 30

When switch is turned on the circuit is?

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Closed

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Open

Question 31

What does the W stand for on the ohm's law wheel?

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watts

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amps

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volts

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ohms

Question 32

What does the I stand for on the ohm's law wheel?

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current

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voltage

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power

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ohms

Question 33

What does the R stand for on the ohm's law wheel?

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resistance

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voltage

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current

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mass

Question 34

What does the V stand for on the ohm's law wheel?

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Voltage

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current

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amperes

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watts

Question 35

What is the voltage of a 60 ohm, 2 amp device?

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120

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30

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0.033

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10.95

Question 36

What is the wattage rating of a 240 volt, 6 amp device?

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1440

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1.44

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14.4

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144

Question 37

How is electrical pressure measured?

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volts

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ohm

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watts

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amps

Question 38

Resistance is measured in what unit?

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ohms

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amps

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watts

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volts

Question 39

Power is measured in what unit?

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watts

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amps

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volts

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ohms

Question 40

Current is measured in what unit?

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amps

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ohms

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volts

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watts

Question 41

What is another name for a battery in a circuit?

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Power Source

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Load

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Switch

Question 42

What is another name for a lightbulb in a circuit?

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Load

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Switch

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Power Source

Question 43

What is another name for the wires in a circuit?

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Conductor

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Load

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Power Source

Question 44

True or False: Conductors allow electrons to pass through easily.

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True

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False

Question 45

Is an eraser a conductor, insulator, or both?

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Insulator

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Conductor

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Both

Question 46

Is a cork a conductor, insulator, or both?

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Insulator

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Conductor

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Both

Question 47

Is a paperclip a conductor, insulator, or both?

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Conductor

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Insulator

Question 48

Is a penny a conductor, insulator, or both?

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Conductor

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Insulator

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Both

Question 49

Is aluminum foil a conductor, insulator, or both?

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Conductor

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Insulator

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Both

Question 50

Is a pencil a conductor, insulator, or both?

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Both

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Conductor

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Insulator

Question 51

What electrical symbol is this?

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Open Switch

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Closed Switch

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Lightbulb

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Battery

Question 52

What electrical symbol is this?

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Closed Switch

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Open Switch

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Lightbulb

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Battery

Question 53

What electrical symbol is this?

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Battery

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Lightbulb

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Switch

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Motor

Question 54

True or False: A switch turns a circuit on or off.

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True

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False

Question 55

From which terminal (side) of the battery do electrons flow?

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Negative

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Positive

Question 56

Do this schematic diagram show a closed or open circuit?

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Closed

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Open

Question 57

This is an example of a _______ circuit

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series

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open

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parallel

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square

Question 58

This is an example of a ______ circuit

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Parallel

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Series

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Open

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Dihexihedral

Question 59

What kind of circuit is this?

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Series

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Consecutive

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Parallel

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Training

Question 60

What kind of circuit is this?

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Parallel

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Series

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Consecutive

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Training

Question 61

The picture shows an electrical circuit. This circuit is a series circuit because:

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The same current flows through all three light bulbs.

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It has 3 light bulbs.

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It uses a single battery.

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The electrical current is divided between the three light bulbs.

Question 62

What kind of circuit is this?

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series

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parallel

Question 63

wood is a _____?

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insulator

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conductor

Question 64

what kind of circuit is this?

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series

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parallel

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chris barton

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open

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