Electricity Quiz

What is an electric circuit?

• A type of battery used to store electrical energy.

• A material that does not allow electric current to flow through it.

• A closed loop or pathway that allows electric current to flow through it.

• A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Name one example of a conductor.

• Copper

• Plastic

• Wood

• Iron

What is the effect of electric current on a magnet?

• The effect of electric current on a magnet is the generation of heat in the magnet.

• The effect of electric current on a magnet is the demagnetization of the magnet.

• The effect of electric current on a magnet is the creation of an electric field around the wire carrying the current.

• The effect of electric current on a magnet is the creation of a magnetic field around the wire carrying the current.

Why is it important to follow safety precautions when dealing with electricity?

• To have a more exciting and dangerous experience.

• To impress others with electrical knowledge.

• To prevent accidents, injuries, and death.

• To save money on electricity bills.

How does electricity help us in our daily lives?

• Electricity is not used in our daily lives

• Electricity is harmful to our health

• Electricity powers our homes, appliances, and electronics, and enables communication and transportation.

• Electricity is only used for lighting

What is the path that electric current follows in a closed circuit called?

• electric pathway

• current route

• closed loop

• circuit loop

Give an example of an insulator.

• wood

• glass

• rubber

• plastic

What happens when an electric current flows through a wire?

• It causes the wire to break.

• It generates heat in the wire.

• It creates a magnetic field around the wire.

• It produces a sound in the wire.

Why should we not touch electrical appliances with wet hands?

• Water can damage the electrical appliance.

• Wet hands can cause the electrical appliance to malfunction.

• Touching electrical appliances with wet hands is a common practice.

• Water on our hands can conduct electricity and cause electric shock or short circuit.

How does electricity power our homes?

• Electricity powers our homes by being generated from renewable energy sources.

• Electricity powers our homes by flowing through a network of power lines and into our homes through electrical outlets.

• Electricity powers our homes by being stored in batteries and then distributed to our homes.

• Electricity powers our homes by being produced from burning fossil fuels.