Electricity & Magnetism

What is static electricity?

• The buildup of neutrons
• Electricity flowing through a current
• Particles staying still
• The buildup of electric charges on an object

Which statement best describes the circuit in the diagram?

• It is a series circuit.
• It is a parallel circuit.
• There are 2 paths.
• The circuit is opened.

How are electromagnets different from magnets?

• magnets can be turned on/off
• you can turn an electromagnet on/off
• magnets are more powerful
• magnets have a North and South pole

The entire region surrounding a magnet is known as the:

• Magnetic Domain

• Lodestone

• A Compass

• Magnetic Field

This is the symbol for a ...

• Wire

• Battery

• Buzzer

• Fuse

What type of circuit is shown in the picture?

• Series circuit

• Parallel circuit

• Open circuit

P2.02: What would happen if an extra battery cell is added?

• The lights will glow dimmer

• The wire will glow brighter

• The lights will glow brighter

• The wire will glow dimmer

Why does a compass needle point north?

• The compass is a bar magnet
• Because north is up
• Because it's magic
• It lines up with the Earth's magnetic field

What is the unit of potential difference?

• Amps

• Watts

• Volts

• Joules

Pick the correct sentence.

• This circuit will work because it is a closed circuit.
• Energy will freely flow in this circuit.
• This circuit will not work because there is no energy source.
• This circuit will not work because there is no switch.