Electricity and Circuits Quiz

What makes the light bulb glow?

• Static charges

• Sound waves

• Heat energy

• Moving charges

What is the circular path that the charges travel in called?

• Gravity force

• Electric current

• Magnetic field

• Frictional force

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What happens when opposite charges quickly move back together?

• Heat is generated

• Sound is produced

• Sparks fly

• Light dims

What is the purpose of the switch in an electrical circuit?

• To produce light

• To generate heat

• To control the flow of charges

• To create sound

What should you never fiddle with around a sink, bathtub, or shower?

• Food items

• Plastic toys

• Electrical cords

• Books

What should you never play with in your house according to the text?

• Electrical cords, plugs, or outlets

• Books and magazines

• Food and drinks

• Toys and games

What did the class use to color the charges red and blue?

• Sunglasses

• Goggles

• Specs

• Binoculars

What did Miss Frizzle use to make the charges visible?

• Light bulb

• Balloon

• Wire

• Battery

What did Miss Frizzle call Mr. Ampere?

• Mechanic

• Carpenter

• Plumber

• Electrician

What did the class use to fix the break in the wire?

• Wax paper

• Tin foil

• Plastic wrap

• Aluminum foil

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