ELECTRICITY QUIZ

name: ______________
SECTION A. True/False. Write T or F in the blank beside each statement.
1. In a circuit, electrons start out from the positive end of the battery and
towards the negative end. _____
2. A load or output device is a device that does work or performs a job (e.g., a
light bulb). _____
3. Making your hair stand straight up by rubbing a balloon on it is an example of
static electricity. _____
4. In current electricity, the movement of electrons is random, is caused by
friction or rubbing, and is not confined to a path. _____
5. The voltage is pressure or force in electricity. The higher the voltage the
more electrons want to jump. _____

SECTION B. Multiple Choice. Circle the appropriate word for each question.
6. Electricity is the flow of ___________.
A: neutrons

B: electrons

C: protons

7. When charge builds up on your body after rubbing your feet on the carpet,
what happens?
A: static electricity

B: lightning

C: magnetic field

8. When an object gains electrons, the object becomes ___________

___________. When an object loses electrons, the object becomes
___________ ___________.
A: neutrally charged, electrically charged
B: positively charged, negatively charged
C: negatively charged, positively charged
9. When you rub a balloon on a wool sweater or your hair, the balloon gets too
much ___________ ___________ which causes it to stick to the wall.
A: positive charge

B: negative charge

C: neutral charge

10. The basic law of Electrostatics states that like charges will_______ while
unlike charges will __________.
A: repel, attract

B: attract, repel

C: stick, push away

11. This device is used to open and close a circuit. It is used to easily and
conveniently control an electric current.
A: battery

B: bulb

C: switch

12. A battery is ____________________.

A: an output device

B: an energy source

C: an insulator

13. In a simple series circuit, why does the bulb light when you close the switch?
A: the switch produces electricity
B: closing the switch completes the circuit
C: closing the switch breaks the circuit

SECTION C: Short answers.

14.

Electrical energy can be transformed into other kinds of energy such as

heat, light, sound and mechanical energy. List three items/objects used in our
daily lives that use electrical energy to make heat, light, sound or mechanical
energy. Write down the type(s) of energy each item makes. (6 marks)
A. Item: ________________
Uses electrical energy to make _____________ energy.
B. Item: ________________
Uses electrical energy to make _____________ energy.
C. Item: ________________
Uses electrical energy to make _____________ energy.
15. Morgan wants to complete this circuit in order to light up the bulb. Which of
the following materials could she use to complete the circuit? Check off the
boxes, then explain why your choices would work. (5 marks)

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16. Why are wires covered with plastic material in cords? ( use the words
conductor and insulator in your explanation) (2 marks)
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17. Why is it not a good idea to keep your flashlight on for a long time? (1 mark)
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18. Which light bulb will light up when connected to a circuit? (A or B) ______
Explain why it would work and why the
other light bulb wont work.
A

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19. Look at the diagrams and complete the organizer below. (4 marks)
Type of circuit

What will happen if one of the light

bulbs burns out/fails?

20.Imagine that your house only used series circuits. If one light bulb in the living
room burns out, what would happen to the other lights and electrical
appliances? Why would this happen? (2 marks)
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SECTION D. Drawing and labelling a diagram.
21. Jack wants to build a simple circuit for his little brother. He finds a box in his
garage. Inside the box are the following: a battery, a light bulb, copper wire,
elastic band, penny, plant leaf, paper, and a key. Use at least 3 things from the
list to draw a circuit that would work.
Label your diagram by naming the objects used (e.g., wire, light bulb, +/- ends
of the battery, etc.). Draw arrows to show the direction of the flow of
electrons (electricity). (5 marks)

Total :

40 marks