What is the main difference between static electricity and current electricity?

Current Electricity and Circuit Components Explained

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Static electricity needs a battery to function.
Current electricity requires a complete path and energy source.
Static electricity involves a continuous flow of electrons.
Current electricity is only found in nature.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the path of a circuit is broken?
The electrons flow faster.
The light bulb becomes brighter.
The electrons stop flowing.
The circuit becomes more efficient.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a load in a circuit?
Copper wire
Battery
Light bulb
Switch
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a conductor in a circuit?
To store electrical energy
To direct the flow of electrons
To convert electrical energy into light
To insulate the circuit
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of a switch in a circuit?
To increase the voltage
To open or close the circuit
To change the direction of electron flow
To act as a load
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a switch in a circuit is open?
The circuit is complete and the device turns on.
The circuit is incomplete and the device turns off.
The electrons flow faster.
The energy source is disconnected.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main components of a battery?
Copper and rubber
Positive and negative ions
Anode and cathode
Load and conductor
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