Science Da Study Guide

What is static electricity?

• A form of electricity that flows continuously through a circuit

• A type of electricity that occurs when electric charges build up on a surface

• Electricity used to power machines

• Electricity generated from solar panels

Which of the following best describes current electricity?

• Electricity that flows through a circuit

• Electricity that stays in one place

• Electricity found in lightning

• Electricity that powers static charges

Which of these is an example of static electricity?

• Powering a light bulb

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

• Using a battery to run a toy

• Turning on a fan with a switch

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Which component is necessary for a complete circuit?

• Insulator

• Battery

• Magnet

• Transformer

What happens if there is a break in a circuit?

• Electricity will still flow

• The current will stop

• The voltage will increase

• The circuit will fix itself

Which of these materials is a conductor?

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

Which of these materials is an insulator?

• Metal

• Glass

• Copper

• Iron

What does an electric circuit need in order to work?

• Only a battery

• A continuous path

• Only a wire

• A magnet

Which of the following is NOT part of a simple electric circuit?

• Wire

• Battery

• Light bulb

• Magnet

What kind of energy is transformed into electrical energy in a power plant?

• Chemical

• Kinetic

• Solar

• Mechanical

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