Electricity Quiz

Who figured out the nature of electricity in the mid-1700s?

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Edison

What is the movement of electrons from atom to atom called?

• Conduction

• Resistance

• Current

• Voltage

What is the unit of measurement for electrical current?

• Volts

• Ohms

• Amperes

• Watts

What is the interaction of electrons and protons called?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Electricity

What material is commonly used for high-voltage wires?

• Gold

• Silver

• Aluminum

• Copper

What is the name for electricity that changes direction several times a second?

• Direct Current (DC)

• Static Electricity

• Alternating Current (AC)

• Magnetic Current

What event caused a massive blackout in New York City on July 13th, 1977?

• Power Failure

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Tornado

What is the unit of measurement for the potential difference in electricity?

• Volts

• Amps

• Watts

• Ohms

What is the characteristic of electricity that allows electrons to flow through materials easily?

• Resistance

• Insulation

• Friction

• Conductivity

What is the source of power used to generate current in power plants?

• Solar Energy

• Fossil Fuel

• Wind Energy

• Geothermal Energy