Which of the following describes a series circuit?

Components are connected in a single path

Components are connected across multiple paths

Components are connected in a triangle

Which of the following is an example of static electricity?

Hair standing up after removing a hat

How many times does an alternating current change?

The current changes direction 120 times per second

The current changes direction 30 times per second

The current changes direction 121 times per second

The current changes direction 50 times per second

Explain how voltage affects the flow of electrical current in a circuit

When voltage increases so does the flow of the current. It has more energy to transport electrons.

Voltage is irrelevant to circuit resistance.

Higher voltage always results in lower current. So it has a lower chance of transporting electrons

Voltage has no effect on current flow in a circuit.

Describe a real-life scenario where you might observe static electricity

A balloon being rubbed on someones head and their hair standing up

Using a hairdryer to style hair on a humid day.

Pouring water on a metal surface to cool it down.

Wearing rubber-soled shoes while walking on a wet floor.

Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits in terms of their structure and appliances

Series circuits have only one path that current can flow where parallel circuits can have multiple paths for current to flow.

Series circuits can operate independently of each other.

Parallel circuits have a single path for current flow.

Series circuits are more energy-efficient than parallel circuits. Where parallel circuits have lower energy transportation

Describe the process of charging by contact

Charging by contact is where objects come into direct contact(actually touching)

Charging by contact involves using a battery to power an object.

Charging by contact requires a vacuum environment to be effective.

Charging by contact is the process of charging an object through induction.

Give an example of charging by contact

Rubbing your feet against a carpet

A positively charged balloon repelling a neutral object.

A neutral object being placed in a charged electric field.

A charged object attracting another charged object.

Describe the process of charging by induction

Charging by induction is the rearrangement of electrons on an object

Induction charging involves heating the object to create a charge.

Charging by induction requires direct contact between objects.

Charging by induction is the process of transferring electrons directly from one object to another.

Give an example of charging by Induction

A charged object loses its charge when placed near a neutral object.

A neutral metal sphere repels a negatively charged rod.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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The flow of electric charge

Electric voltage

Resistance

Current

Electric field

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The force that drives the current through a conductor

Capacitance

Current

Resistance

Voltage

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When a surface accumulates electric charge, it is known as ------ electricity.

Static electricity

Current electricity

Magnetic electricity

Dynamic electricity

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Like charges --------, whereas opposite charges attract.

combine

neutralize

dissipate

repel

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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A circuit with multiple paths for the current is called a -------- circuit.

open

closed

series

parallel

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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-------- is the type of current that flows in one direction only.

Alternating Current (AC)

Direct current

Static Current

Pulsating Current

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Materials that do not easily allow the flow of electric charge.

Conductors

Insulator

Semiconductors

Superconductors

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Physical Science Electricty Test

The flow of electric charge

The force that drives the current through a conductor

When a surface accumulates electric charge, it is known as ------ electricity.

Like charges --------, whereas opposite charges attract.

A circuit with multiple paths for the current is called a -------- circuit.

-------- is the type of current that flows in one direction only.

Materials that do not easily allow the flow of electric charge.

The process of transferring charge without direct contact

Regions around a charged particle where forces are exerted

What is the unit of current?

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