Electromagnetism Book Questions

Look at the diagram of the electric circuit. What is the function of the battery in the circuit?

• It lights up the bulb

• It provides electrical energy

• It acts as a switch

• It connects the wires

In the diagram, which component is used to open or close the circuit?

• Battery

• Switch

• Wire

• Light Bulb

Fill in the blank: The ________ in the circuit allows electricity to flow from the battery to the light bulb.

• wire

• switch

• battery

• resistor

Which part of the circuit will light up when the switch is closed?

• Light Bulb

• Battery

• Switch

• Wire

Fill in the blank: ________ is a form of energy resulting from the flow of electrons either statically as an accumulation of charge or dynamically as a current.

• Electricity

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Sound

Fill in the blank: ________ is the flow of electric charge (measured in amperes); can be direct (DC) or alternating (AC).

• Electric Current

• Electric Field

• Magnetic Flux

• Voltage

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the electric potential difference (measured in volts) that pushes charges through conductors.

• Voltage

• Current

• Resistance

• Power

Which of the following is an example of a conductor?

• Copper

• Rubber

• Plastic

• Wood

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Which of the following is an example of an insulator?

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Rubber

• Silver

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What is static electricity?

• Imbalance of electric charges

• Movement of protons

• Flow of water

• None of the above