A student turns on a computer to do homework. He then walks across the carpet and touches the metal chair to see a flash of light and feel a shock. Which statement is the best explanation of what was observed?

Both actions are examples of electricity. The computer is powered by current electricity and the shock is caused by static electricity.

The computer is the only example of electricity. It is plugged into the wall and is powered by current electricity.

The shock is caused by static forces and it is not plugged into the wall so it could not be electricity.

The shock and flash of light was caused by current electricity from the computer. There is no static electricity in the room.

A teacher gave the class the following list of items and asked the class to determine if the item is an insulator or a conductor of electricity. paper clip water bottle cap black paper aluminum foil penny eraser shoe lace How could the students prove their answers through an investigation?

Create a circuit with a lightbulb and then replace one of the wires with the item. If the lightbulb turns on, then it is a conductor if the bulb does not light it is an insulator.

Put the objects in the sun. If the item becomes hot, it is a conductor of electricity and if the item is the same temperature then it is an insulator.

If the item is hard and shiny it’s a conductor, if the item is soft or flexible it is an insulator.

Touch each object with a battery to see if it will produce a spark, if it does then it is a conductor, if it does not then it is an insulator.

A student notices that when the fire alarms at the school go off, the doors close with the alarm and when the student tries to reconnect the door to the magnet behind the door, it will not attract. Which of the following arguments BEST describes the type of magnet the student is observing.

The magnet is a temporary magnet because the fire alarm is connected to the circuit of the door. The magnet is currently turned off.

The magnet is a temporary magnet because the fire alarm is connected to the circuit of the door. The magnet is currently turned on.

The magnet is a permanent magnet because the fire alarm is connected to the circuit of the door. The magnet is always turned off.

The magnet is a permanent magnet because the fire alarm is connected to the circuit of the door. The magnet is always turned on.

A fifth grade student put a strong magnet in a plastic cup. He then put the cup with the magnet into a wood box on his desk. To his surprise, stray staples and paper clips were attracted to the magnet in the box. What statement best describes what the student observed?

Magnetic fields pass through many materials. There is no material that will block magnetism.

Magnetism can be strengthened by conductors.

Magnetism does not go through other non-metals.

Magnetic forces only attract iron.

A student is investigating whether the magnetic field of magnets is affected by different materials. The student followed the following steps. 1. Place 20 paperclips on the table. 2. Wrap a piece of paper around the magnet 3. Slowly lower the magnet towards the paperclips Which of the following steps should the student take in their investigation?

Step 4: Count the number of paperclips attracted to the magnet, and then remove paperclips on the magnet. Step 5: Repeat steps 1-3 using cotton fabric, cardboard, and plastic wrap.

Step 4: Repeat steps 1-3 using cotton fabric, cardboard, and plastic wrap. Step 5: Count the total amount of paper clips from the investigation.

Step 4: Count the number of magnets attracted to the magnet, and then remove paperclips on the magnet. Step 5: Repeat steps 1-3 using cardboard, a metal sheet, and plastic wrap

Step 4: Count the number of magnets attracted to the magnet, and then remove paperclips on the magnet. Step 5: Remove the magnet and try to pick up paper clips using a metal sheet.

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the flow of charged particles as they move through a conductor; also known as: Human Harnessed Electricity

Current Electricity

Static Electricity

Electric Force

Closed Circuit

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

no breaks in the wire or battery and the electrical current CAN flow

Open Circuit

Complete Circuit

Closed Circuit

Conductor

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

the force between two electrically charged objects, or a changed object and a neutral object.

Current Electricity

Electric Force

Complete Circuit

Human Harnessed Electricity

materials that do not allow electric currents to flow; examples: glass, rubber, and plastic

Open Circuit

Conductors

Current Electricity

Insulators

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

humans make this electricity happen; can be turned on and off (controlled)

Electric Force

Human Harnessed Electricity

Static Electricity

Complete Circuit

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when there is a break in the circuit and the electrical current CANNOT flow through; a switch or a break in the wire can create an open circuit

Static Electricity

Closed Circuit

Open Circuit

Electric Force

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natural accumulation of electrical charges on the surface of an object; also known as naturally occurring electricity

Static Electricity

Electric Force

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Insulators

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Electricity and Magnetism Study Guide

the flow of charged particles as they move through a conductor; also known as: Human Harnessed Electricity

no breaks in the wire or battery and the electrical current CAN flow

the force between two electrically charged objects, or a changed object and a neutral object.

materials that do not allow electric currents to flow; examples: glass, rubber, and plastic

humans make this electricity happen; can be turned on and off (controlled)

when there is a break in the circuit and the electrical current CANNOT flow through; a switch or a break in the wire can create an open circuit

natural accumulation of electrical charges on the surface of an object; also known as naturally occurring electricity

materials that allow electricity to flow through the circuit; examples: copper wire, silver, aluminum

electricity that happens in nature; example: lightning

a circuit that has a power source (battery) and a path for the electrical current to flow (wire)

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