Physics: Intro to Electricity
Test Quiz
1. What small particles make up all matter?
a. Dust
b. Rocks
c. Minerals
d. Atoms
e. Crystals
2. What atomic particles have a positive charge?
a. Neutrons
b. Electrons
c. Protons
d. Photons
e. All of the above
3. What atomic particles spin around the outside of the nucleus?
a. Neutrons
b. Electrons
c. Protons
d. Photons
e. All of the above
4. Electricity is the flow of ________.
a. Neutrons
b. Electrons
c. Protons
d. Photons
e. All of the above
5. What is the portion of an electric circuit that is being powered? (for example, a light bulb)
a. Power Source
b. Switch
c. Load
d. Conductor
e. None of the Above
6. What part of an electric circuit completes the circuit and starts the flow of electricity when it is closed?
a. Power Source
b. Switch
c. Load
d. Conductor
e. None of the Above
7. What part of an electric circuit are the wires that carry the electricity?
a. Power Source
b. Switch
c. Load
d. Conductor
e. None of the Above
8. What part of an electric circuit is a battery?
a. Power Source
b. Switch
c. Load
d. Conductor
e. None of the Above
9. True or False: You should never put electronic items into the water.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
10. What precaution should you take when dealing with electricity?
a. Don't place items on electrical cords
b. Don't unplug items by pulling on the cord
c. Always follow the instructions on electrical items
d. Don't play with electricity
e. All of the above
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