Electricity for Year 4 Science: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

When you turn on a light, electricity flows from the battery through a wire to the bulb. Which of these materials would be the best choice for the wire?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 2

Which of these materials can electricity pass through?

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Copper

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Water

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 3

Which material can electricity flow through easily?

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Copper wire

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Glass

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a source of electricity that we use to power devices?

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Magnets

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Batteries

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Solar panels

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Wind turbines

Question 5

Which of these materials allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 6

Which of these materials allows electricity to pass through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 7

Which material does NOT let electricity flow through it?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Water

Question 8

Which of these items does NOT use electricity?

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Book

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Computer

Question 9

What material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 10

Which of these materials is an insulator, meaning it does not allow electricity to flow through it easily?

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Plastic

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Copper

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Water

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Metal

Question 11

To fix a broken wire and allow electricity to flow properly, which material should we use?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 12

Imagine you have a toy car that needs electricity to run. Which of these materials would let the electricity flow through it best, so the car can move?

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A metal spoon

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A wooden stick

Question 13

Which of these is NOT something electricity can do?

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Make a plant grow

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Make a light bulb turn on

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Make your hair stand up

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Make a car move

Question 14

Which material is used to make wires that carry electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 15

When a battery is connected to a light bulb using wires, what type of energy does the battery provide to make the bulb light up?

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Electrical energy

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Mechanical energy

Question 16

When electricity flows through a wire, what happens to the electrons in the wire?

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They flow in one direction.

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They flow in both directions.

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They don't move.

Question 17

Which material is best for the metal part of an electrical plug?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 18

What material conducts electricity the best?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 19

When electricity flows through wires in a circuit, what does it change into?

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Light and heat

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Stored energy in the wires

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A buzzing sound

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Nothing, it stays the same

Question 20

In a simple circuit, like the one used to light a lightbulb, which material allows electricity to flow through it easily, making the lightbulb light up?

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Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 21

What does a switch do in an electric circuit?

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Turns the electricity on and off

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Makes the electricity stronger

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Measures how hard it is for electricity to flow

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Creates electricity

Question 22

What is the main purpose of a battery in an electrical circuit?

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To store electricity

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To generate heat

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To produce light

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To create magnets

Question 23

What is the name for the movement of electric charge through a material?

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Electric current

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Resistance

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Voltage

Question 24

When a switch is turned 'off', what happens to the circuit?

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The circuit is incomplete.

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The circuit is complete.

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Electricity can still flow through the circuit.

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The circuit is in a parallel configuration.

Question 25

In an electrical circuit, which material acts as an insulator, stopping the flow of electricity?

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Rubber

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Metal

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Water

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Copper

Question 26

What happens when we connect a battery to a light bulb using wires?

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The light bulb turns on.

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Nothing happens.

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The battery gets hot.

Question 27

What is the name for the flow of electricity?

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Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

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Power

Question 28

Which material is best for making a wire that can conduct electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a conductor of electricity?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Water

Question 30

Which of these actions involves the flow of electricity?

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Rubbing a balloon on your hair

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Dropping a ball from a height

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Heating water on a stove

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Pulling a toy car along the floor

Question 31

Which material allows electricity to flow through it most easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 32

What is electric current?

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The flow of electrons along a conductor

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The movement of protons through a conductor

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The movement of neutrons within a circuit

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The transfer of energy between charged particles

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a type of electrical circuit?

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Open circuit

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Series circuit

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Parallel circuit

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Closed circuit

Question 34

What is the main purpose of a resistor in an electrical circuit?

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To control the flow of electricity

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To store electricity

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To create an electrical field

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To work as a switch

Question 35

Which of these materials is NOT a good conductor of electricity?

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Plastic

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Copper

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Silver

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Gold

Question 36

What is the purpose of fuses in an electrical circuit?

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To prevent excessive electricity flow and potential hazards

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To allow electricity to flow to appliances

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To store electrical energy

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To regulate voltage in the circuit

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a renewable source of electricity?

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Coal

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Hydropower

Question 38

You notice a frayed electrical cord in your home. What could happen if you ignore it? What should you do to stay safe?

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The frayed cord could cause a fire or give someone an electric shock.

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It's okay to ignore a frayed cord as long as you don't touch it.

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You should wrap the frayed cord in tape to fix it.

Question 39

What happens when you turn on a switch in an electric circuit?

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The electricity starts flowing.

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The electricity stops flowing.

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The electricity changes direction.

Question 40

What is the main purpose of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

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To change voltage levels between different parts of the circuit

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To change light energy into electrical energy

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To control the flow of electricity in the circuit

Question 41

Why is it crucial to follow safety rules when working with electricity?

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To prevent accidents and keep everyone safe

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To keep our homes organized

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To impress others with our knowledge

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To avoid getting in trouble

Question 42

Which of these is a material that lets electricity flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 43

What do we name the pathway electricity follows?

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Circuit

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Wire

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Switch

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Bulb

Question 44

What happens if you close a switch in a circuit?

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Electricity starts flowing

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Electricity stops flowing

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The battery runs out

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Nothing happens

Question 45

What do we call the bright light made when electricity passes through a thin wire?

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

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Motion

Question 46

Which of these is a rule to follow when using electricity?

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Don't overload sockets

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Use wet hands

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Repair damaged wires yourself

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Play with electrical appliances

Question 47

What do we measure electric current in?

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Amps

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Volts

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Watts

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Ohms

Question 48

What does a fuse do in a circuit?

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Stops too much electricity from flowing

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Allows more electricity to flow

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Stores electricity

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Produces electricity

Question 49

What is capacitance, and how does it relate to an electrical circuit?

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Capacitance is the ability of a circuit to store and release electrical energy.

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Capacitance is the ability of a circuit to allow electricity to flow through it easily.

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Capacitance is the ability of a circuit to block the flow of electricity.

Question 50

How does electrical resistance impact the flow of current in a circuit?

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Resistance slows down the current flow.

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Resistance speeds up the current flow.

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Resistance does not affect the current flow.

Question 51

Which material allows electricity to flow through it most easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 52

When electricity goes through a light bulb, what happens?

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It glows and warms up

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It creates a magnetic field

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It makes a noise

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It vibrates

Question 53

When working with electricity, which of these is a safety rule to remember?

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Never touch bare wires

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Use wet hands

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Plug many appliances into one socket

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Leave electrical equipment on when you're not around

Question 54

What's the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

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To protect the circuit from too much electricity

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To control the flow of electricity

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To store electricity

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To change AC to DC

Question 55

What color is the wire in a circuit that's connected to the ground (earth)?

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Green and yellow

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Black

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Brown

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Red

Question 56

What material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 57

What is the purpose of a battery in an electrical circuit?

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To store electrical energy

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To allow current to flow

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To regulate current flow

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To protect the circuit from damage

Question 58

What happens to the current flow when more batteries are added to a series circuit?

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Current flow increases

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Current flow decreases

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Current flow stays the same

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Current flow reverses direction

Question 59

Which of these is a renewable source of electricity?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 60

What unit is used to measure electrical current?

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Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 61

Which device changes electrical energy into heat energy?

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Light bulb

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Fan

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Battery

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Resistor

Question 62

What happens when a fuse blows in a circuit?

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Current flow stops

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Voltage increases

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Circuit becomes complete

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Nothing happens

Question 63

Which of these materials can electricity flow through easily?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 64

What is the main purpose of a battery in an electrical circuit?

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To provide energy to the circuit

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To control the flow of electricity

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To protect the circuit from damage

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To measure the amount of electricity