Simple Circuit Quiz

What material are wires usually made from in a simple circuit?

• Silver

• Copper

• Gold

• Aluminum

Why is the outside of wires usually made of plastic in a simple circuit?

• It conducts electricity

• It is an insulator

• It is cheap

• It is malleable

Who invented the first ever electric circuit?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Alessandro Volta

What is required to create a simple circuit capable of powering a bulb?

• A power source, a conductor, and a fan

• A power source, a conductor, and a resistor

• A power source, a conductor, and a motor

• A power source, a conductor, and an electrically powered bulb

What happens if a part of the circuit is missing in a simple circuit?

• The circuit will work better

• The circuit will work the same

• The circuit will stop working

• The circuit will work faster

What is the name of the unit of electrical potential difference named after Alessandro Volta?

• Volt

• Watt

• Hertz

What is a closed loop in a simple circuit?

• A loop that is open at both ends

• A loop that is closed at both ends

• A loop that is closed at one end

• A loop that is open at one end

What is the purpose of a switch in a simple circuit?

• To generate electricity

• To decrease resistance

• To increase resistance

• To control the flow of electricity