Exploring the Science of Electricity with Bill Nye

What are electrons a part of?

• Batteries

• Cells

• Molecules

• Atoms

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What does an electrical circuit allow electrons to do?

• Become visible

• Flow in a closed path

• Disappear

• Stay still

What is similar to the flow of electrons in a wire?

• Flow of water through a hose

• Movement of cars on a road

• Running of water in a river

• Wind blowing through trees

What is the main danger of sticking something other than a plug into a socket?

• It can break the socket

• It might not fit

• It can stop your heart

• It will charge the object

Who were the scientists that figured out how to make electricity?

• Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin

• Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein

• Michael Faraday and Joseph Henry

• Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison

What is the primary source of energy for solar-electric hybrid cars?

• Water

• Gasoline

• Wind

• Solar power

What are conductors?

• Materials that block electricity

• Batteries

• Materials that allow electricity to flow through them

• Devices that generate electricity

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What is voltage a measure of in electrical circuits?

• Electrical pressure

• Resistance

• Battery life

• Wire thickness

What does AC stand for?

• Actual Current

• Alternating Current

• Automatic Circuit

• Ampere Current

Why can birds safely sit on power lines?

• Because they are too light to get electrocuted

• Because the wires are insulated

• Because they have feathers

• Because they are not grounded

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