Discovering Electricity Quiz

What is the unit for measuring current?

• Ampere

• Ohm

• Watt

• Volt

Which type of circuit allows each light to be switched on and off separately from the others?

• Parallel circuit

• AND circuit

• Series circuit

• Combination circuit

What is a good model in science supposed to behave like?

• A myth

• A dream

• The real situation

• A fictional story

What is a resistor used for in an electric circuit?

• Change current direction

• Increase current flow

• Stop current flow

• Decrease current flow

Which material is considered a conductor in an electric circuit?

• Glass

• Wood

• Plastic

• Metal

What happens in an OR circuit?

• Bulb comes on randomly

• Bulb never comes on

• Bulb comes on if either switch is closed

• Bulb comes on if both switches are closed

What is the purpose of using a voltmeter in an electric circuit?

• Measure power

• Measure voltage

• Measure resistance

• Measure current

Why is mains electricity considered more hazardous than cells?

• No current flow

• Higher voltage

• Lower voltage

• Higher resistance

What should you never do with electricity according to the safety rules?

• Use switches with wet hands

• Touch bare metal parts of plugs

• Plug too many things into one socket

• Push things into sockets