Physics level 5&6 Quiz

What is the path that light typically travels in?

• Curved path

• Straight path

• Zigzag path

• Circular path

Which of the following can light do when it hits an object?

• Only be absorbed

• Only be reflected

• Only be refracted

• Be absorbed, transmitted, reflected, or refracted

What is formed when an object blocks the path of light?

• A rainbow

• A shadow

• A reflection

• A mirage

Which of the following materials is an electrical conductor?

• Rubber

• Glass

• Copper

• Plastic

Which of the following materials is an electrical insulator?

• Aluminium

• Silver

• Wood

• Gold

What happens to energy in an electrical circuit?

• It is created

• It is destroyed

• It is transferred and transformed

• It remains constant

What role does a battery play in an electrical circuit?

• It acts as a conductor

• It provides energy

• It absorbs energy

• It reflects energy

What is the unit of measurement for electrical current?

• Volts

• Amperes

• Ohms

• Watts

Which component of a circuit is used to control the flow of electricity?

• Resistor

• Switch

• Battery

• Light bulb

What is the effect of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

• It increases the current

• It decreases the current

• It stores energy

• It emits light