Electricity for Year 2 Science: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

Which material lets electricity pass through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 2

What is the purpose of insulators?

Accepted Answer

To prevent electricity from flowing easily

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To help electricity flow better

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To store electricity

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To create electricity

Question 3

What is a circuit?

Accepted Answer

A path that electricity can flow through

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A type of wire

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A type of light bulb

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A type of battery

Question 4

Which part is NOT needed for electricity to flow in a circuit?

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Light

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Battery

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Wire

Question 5

Who is known as the 'Father of Electricity' and what was his famous experiment?

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Franklin - Kite Experiment

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Thomas Edison - Light Bulb

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Albert Einstein - Theory of Relativity

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Marie Curie - Radioactivity

Question 6

What is the most important rule to follow when using electricity?

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Never touch electrical outlets or wires.

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Use electrical appliances with wet hands.

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It's okay to overload power sockets with multiple plugs.

Question 7

How can we reduce the harm we do to the environment when using electricity?

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Use renewable energy like solar and wind power

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Leave electrical appliances on standby

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Burn fossil fuels to generate electricity

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Use single-use plastics when generating electricity

Question 8

What will happen to the light bulb in the circuit if we remove the battery?

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The light bulb will stop shining.

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The light bulb will continue to shine brighter.

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The light bulb will shine more dimly.

Question 9

What is the main reason we use fuses in electrical circuits?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fires and accidents

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To let electricity flow

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To control the electricity flow

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To store electricity

Question 10

Why is it dangerous to have electrical cords near water?

Accepted Answer

Water can conduct electricity.

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Electrical cords can get wet and damaged.

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Water can put out electrical fires.

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Electrical cords don't work well in water.

Question 11

What happens to the electricity when we complete a circuit?

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It flows around the circuit.

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It stops flowing.

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It changes direction.

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It flows faster.

Question 12

Which scientist showed that lightning is a form of electricity?

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Benjamin Franklin

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Thomas Edison

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Albert Einstein

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Nikola Tesla

Question 13

Which of these uses the sun's energy to make electricity?

Accepted Answer

Solar Panel

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Wind Turbine

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Hydroelectric Dam

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Geothermal Plant

Question 14

In an electric circuit, what happens if you take away the wire?

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The electricity will not be able to flow.

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The battery will still be connected to the bulb.

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The bulb will still light up.

Question 15

What are the dangers of using damaged electrical appliances, and how can we stay safe?

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Damaged appliances can cause electric shocks or fires, so we should always check them before using them and never use them if they are damaged.

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Damaged appliances can only cause electric shocks, so it's okay to use them as long as we're careful.

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We don't need to worry about damaged appliances because the electricity will just turn off if there's a problem.

Question 16

You have three light bulbs connected in a series circuit. If one light bulb stops working, what happens to the other light bulbs in the circuit?

Accepted Answer

All the other light bulbs will also stop working.

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Only the light bulb that stops working will stop working.

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Half of the other light bulbs will stop working.

Question 17

Besides lighting our homes and powering machines in hospitals, what are other ways electricity makes our lives easier?

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Powering toys

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Cleaning our clothes

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Making food taste better

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Helping plants grow

Question 18

Who invented the first battery?

Accepted Answer

Alessandro Volta

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Thomas Edison

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Benjamin Franklin

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Nikola Tesla

Question 19

In a circuit, if we increase the voltage and decrease the resistance, what will happen to the current?

Accepted Answer

The current will increase.

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The current will decrease.

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The current will stay the same.

Question 20

Electricity can be dangerous. What safety features can we include in our new toy designs to keep people safe?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the wires are hidden away safely.

Accepted Answer

Keep the toy out of reach of young children.

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Use a battery that is too powerful.

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Make the toy out of something that conducts electricity, like metal.

Question 21

You have a metal nail, some insulated copper wire, and a battery. How can you use these materials to create a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Wrap the wire around the nail several times, leaving the ends of the wire exposed. Connect the ends of the wire to the battery.

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Rub the nail with the piece of wire.

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Hold the nail and the wire close to each other, but don't touch them.

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Connect the nail to one end of the battery and the wire to the other end.

Question 22

Which of these materials lets electricity flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 23

What do we call the loop that electricity takes as it flows?

Accepted Answer

Circuit

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Battery

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Wire

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Switch

Question 24

Which of these things can we use to turn electricity on and off?

Accepted Answer

Switch

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Bulb

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Battery

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Wire

Question 25

What happens when we connect a battery to a circuit?

Accepted Answer

The light bulb lights up

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The battery gets hot

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The wires get cold

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Nothing happens

Question 26

What is the special name for materials that don't let electricity flow through them?

Accepted Answer

Insulators

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Conductors

Question 27

Which of these things we use every day needs electricity to work?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Chair

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Book

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Ball

Question 28

Why is it dangerous to touch an electrical wire?

Accepted Answer

You could get an electric shock

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You could get a paper cut

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You could trip and fall

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You could break your finger

Question 29

Which of these materials is a great conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 30

If you rub a balloon on your hair and then touch a wall, what will happen?

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The balloon will stick to the wall

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The wall will become wet

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The hair will become frizzy

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Nothing happens

Question 31

What is electricity?

Accepted Answer

A type of energy that can flow through wires

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A type of gas that can power machines

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A type of liquid that can light bulbs

Question 32

Which of these materials lets electricity flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 33

When you connect a battery to a light bulb, what happens?

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The light bulb turns on

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The battery runs out of power

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Nothing at all happens

Question 34

What is a fuse for?

Accepted Answer

To protect a circuit from too much electricity

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To store electricity

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To conduct electricity

Question 35

What type of material lets electricity pass through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 36

What happens when you create a complete electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

Electricity flows

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Nothing happens

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The light turns off

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The battery stops working

Question 37

Which of these items does NOT allow electricity to pass through it?

Accepted Answer

Book

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Spoon

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Wire

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Coin

Question 38

What is the main purpose of a battery?

Accepted Answer

To store electricity

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To carry electricity

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To block electricity

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To create electricity

Question 39

Which of these uses electricity to work?

Accepted Answer

Radio

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Book

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Pencil

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Ball

Question 40

What occurs when you turn on a light?

Accepted Answer

The circuit becomes complete

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The circuit breaks

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The battery drains

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The light bulb breaks

Question 41

What material is commonly used to make electrical wires?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Cotton

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Wood

Question 42

What is a switch used for in an electrical circuit?

Accepted Answer

To open or close the circuit

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To store electricity

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To carry electricity

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To create electricity

Question 43

What is the main difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Accepted Answer

Conductors allow electricity to flow, while insulators don't

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Insulators allow electricity to flow, while conductors don't

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Conductors are always metal, while insulators are not

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Insulators are always plastic, while conductors are not

Question 44

Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 45

Which of these materials lets electricity move through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 46

What do we call a full path that electricity can flow around?

Accepted Answer

Circuit

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Wire

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Switch

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Battery

Question 47

Which of these can turn a circuit on or off?

Accepted Answer

Switch

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Battery

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Wire

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Bulb

Question 48

What happens when electricity goes through a light bulb?

Accepted Answer

It makes the bulb glow

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It makes the bulb spin

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It makes the bulb heat up

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It makes the bulb change color

Question 49

Which of these is not where electricity comes from?

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Waterfall

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Battery

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Solar panel

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Wind turbine

Question 50

Which object can electricity pass through?

Accepted Answer

Metal spoon

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Wooden block

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Plastic cup

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Rubber ball

Question 51

What happens when a loop is made in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Electricity can flow around the loop

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Nothing happens

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The light turns off

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The battery runs out

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a way to make electricity?

Accepted Answer

Use a flashlight

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Use a battery

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Use a solar panel

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Use a magnet

Question 53

What is an insulator used for in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

To stop electricity from flowing

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To make the circuit work better

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To store electricity

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To keep people safe

Question 54

Which of these materials does NOT let electricity pass through well?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Copper

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Silver

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Aluminium

Question 55

What happens when a switch is turned to the 'off' position?

Accepted Answer

The circuit is broken

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The circuit is complete

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The light turns on

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The battery starts working

Question 56

What is the name for the path that electricity takes?

Accepted Answer

Circuit

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Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

Question 57

Which of these uses electricity to work?

Accepted Answer

Computer

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Book

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House

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Tree

Question 58

What happens when two wires with different charges are connected?

Accepted Answer

Electricity flows

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Nothing happens

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The wires get hot

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The wires move away from each other

Question 59

Which material listed below allows electricity to flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 60

What is the name of the path that electricity follows?

Accepted Answer

Circuit

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Wire

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Battery

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Switch

Question 61

Why do we use switches in electrical circuits?

Accepted Answer

To turn the circuit on and off

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To increase the flow of electricity

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To store electricity

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To protect the circuit from overload

Question 62

What happens when you add a battery to a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Electricity flows through the circuit

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The battery gets charged

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The circuit breaks

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Nothing happens

Question 63

Which of these devices uses electricity to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Radio

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Toaster

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Fan

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Lamp

Question 64

Which of these materials is an insulator?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Metal

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Water

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Salt