Electricity and Energy Quiz

What is the name for the build-up of electric charge on the surface of an object?

• Static electricity

• Current electricity

• Magnetic force

• Electric potential

Which subatomic particle carries a negative charge?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Positron

What is the unit of electric current in the metric system?

• Volt

• Ampere

• Ohm

• Coulomb

Which term describes the force that pulls opposite charges together?

• Repulsion

• Attraction

• Resistance

• Discharge

What is the main difference between a closed circuit and an open circuit?

• A closed circuit allows current to flow, while an open circuit does not.

• A closed circuit has more resistance than an open circuit.

• An open circuit uses batteries, while a closed circuit does not.

• An open circuit is only found in parallel circuits.

Which of the following is an example of static electricity in real life?

• Lightning during a thunderstorm

• A light bulb glowing in a lamp

• Water boiling on a stove

• A magnet sticking to a fridge

What is the symbol for a battery in a circuit diagram?

• A zigzag line

• Two parallel lines, one longer than the other

• A circle with a letter 'A'

• A straight line with a dot

Which process describes the movement of charge from one object to another by rubbing?

• Conduction

• Friction

• Induction

• Discharge

Which of the following best describes potential energy?

• Energy due to motion

• Energy stored due to position or condition

• Energy from the sun

• Energy released as heat

What is the SI unit for electric charge?

• Ampere

• Volt

• Coulomb

• Ohm