Week 29 + 30 Review Quiz: Static and Current Electricity

What is the buildup of electric charge on an object called?

• Static electricity
• Current electricity
• Voltage
• Resistance

Which subatomic particle moves to create static electricity?

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons
• Nucleus

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When two objects rub together and transfer electrons, this is called ____.

• Conduction
• Induction
• Friction
• Resistance

A negatively charged balloon can stick to a wall because of ____.

• Induction
• Conduction
• Resistance
• Friction

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What type of charge does an object have if it loses electrons?

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• No charge

Which of the following materials is a good conductor?

• Rubber
• Plastic
• Copper
• Glass

What do we call materials that do NOT allow electric current to flow easily?

• Conductors
• Insulators
• Resistors
• Circuits

The space around a charged object where it can exert force is called ____.

• Magnetic field
• Electric field
• Voltage
• Resistance

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What type of current flows in only one direction?

• Direct current (DC)
• Alternating current (AC)
• Static electricity
• Neutral current

Which scientist is associated with alternating current (AC)?

• Thomas Edison
• Benjamin Franklin
• Nikola Tesla
• James Watt