Electricity Quiz

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Physics
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8th Grade
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Taryn Dooms
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is electricity?
The flow of tiny particles called electrons
The flow of water through a circuit
The flow of light through a wire
The flow of heat energy
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an electrical circuit?
A closed path for the flow of electrons
A device that generates electricity
A wire that conducts electricity
A switch that controls the flow of electricity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between AC and DC?
AC flows in both directions, while DC flows in one direction
AC flows faster than DC
AC is used for small devices, while DC is used for large appliances
AC is generated by batteries, while DC is generated by power plants
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the unit of electrical power?
Watts
Volts
Amps
Ohms
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a battery in an electrical circuit?
To provide a source of electrical energy
To control the flow of electrons
To convert AC to DC
To increase the voltage of the circuit
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can birds sit on power lines without getting electrocuted?
Their bodies do not complete the circuit
They have insulating feathers
They have a high resistance to electricity
They generate their own electrical charge
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of electricity in a hydroelectric power plant?
Flowing water
Solar energy
Wind power
Geothermal heat
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
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