Electricity and Circuits: Interactive Quizzes for Year 5 Design Technology

Question 1

Which material lets electricity 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 2

What does a switch do in a circuit?

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Controls the flow of electricity

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Makes electricity

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Stores electricity

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Measures electricity

Question 3

Which of these can electricity easily flow through?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 4

Why do we use a fuse in a circuit?

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To stop damage from too much electricity

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To make electricity

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To store electricity

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To measure electricity

Question 5

What does the symbol '+ -' mean in a circuit diagram?

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Battery

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Light bulb

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Switch

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Wire

Question 6

What do we measure electrical current in?

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Amperes

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Volts

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Watts

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Ohms

Question 7

When you turn on a light switch, what happens to the flow of electricity in the circuit?

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The switch allows electricity to flow to the light bulb.

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The switch stops electricity from flowing to the light bulb.

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The switch changes the direction of electricity in the circuit.

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The switch has no effect on the flow of electricity in the circuit.

Question 8

What material allows electricity to pass through it easily?

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Copper

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Wood

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Cotton

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Plastic

Question 9

Which of these provides energy to an electrical circuit?

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Battery

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Magnet

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Light bulb

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Buzzer

Question 10

What happens to the brightness of a light bulb if you add more batteries to a circuit?

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It becomes brighter

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It becomes dimmer

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It stays the same

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It starts to flicker

Question 11

What is an important safety rule to remember when working with electricity?

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Don't touch exposed wires

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Use wet hands to handle electrical equipment

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Leave electrical appliances plugged in when not in use

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Never unplug appliances by their cords

Question 12

What is the main purpose of a capacitor in a circuit?

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To store electrical energy

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To increase the current flow

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To decrease the voltage

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To protect the circuit from short circuits

Question 13

In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout. What happens to the voltage across each component?

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The voltage across the battery equals the total voltage across all components.

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The voltage across each component is the same.

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The voltage across the component with the highest resistance is always the highest.

Question 14

Which of these is a part of a basic electrical circuit?

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Battery

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Wire

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Light bulb

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Magnet

Question 15

Which of these materials is best at letting electricity flow through it?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 16

Which of these is an excellent conductor of electricity?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 17

Which of these can change how much electricity flows?

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Rheostat

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Thermistor

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Capacitor

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Transistor

Question 18

What is a switch used for in a circuit?

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To start or stop the flow of electricity

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To control the amount of electricity flowing

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To store electricity

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To generate electricity

Question 19

What is different between a live wire and an earth wire?

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Live is for electricity, earth is for safety

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Earth is for electricity, live is for safety

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Both carry electricity

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Both are for safety

Question 20

Which of the following is a property of a conductor?

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It allows electricity to flow through it easily.

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It prevents the flow of electricity.

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It is a source of electricity.

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It stores electricity.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a necessary component for a simple electric circuit?

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Magnet

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Battery

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Wire

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Light bulb

Question 22

What purpose does a switch serve in an electric circuit?

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Controls the flow of electricity

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Stores electricity

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Measures electricity

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Generates electricity

Question 23

Which material is the best insulator out of the choices listed?

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Plastic

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Copper

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Aluminium

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Iron

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a simple electric circuit?

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Motor

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Battery

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Wire

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Light bulb

Question 25

What is the term for a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Conductor

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Insulator

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Semiconductor

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Superconductor

Question 26

What unit of measurement is used to express electric current?

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Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 27

What happens when a circuit is complete?

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Electricity flows through the circuit

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The light turns on

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The battery stops working

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The wire melts

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a benefit of using electricity?

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It's always safe

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It's easy to use

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It's efficient

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It's clean

Question 29

What is an ammeter used for in an electric circuit?

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To measure current

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To control voltage

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To protect the circuit

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To store energy

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT an electrical component?

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Paperclip

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Wire

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Battery

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Switch

Question 31

What is the job of a battery in a circuit?

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To store electrical energy

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To control the flow of electricity

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To connect components

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To measure voltage

Question 32

Which material allows electricity to 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 33

Which of the following is a safety rule when working with electricity?

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Look for broken wires

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Use wet hands

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Touch live wires

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Overload circuits

Question 34

What is the purpose of a fuse in a circuit?

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To protect the circuit from too much electricity

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To regulate the flow of current

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To act as a conductor

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To store charge

Question 35

What is the unit used to measure the flow of electricity?

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Ampere

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Watt

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 36

Which electrical component allows current to flow in only one direction?

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Diode

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Resistor

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Capacitor

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Transistor

Question 37

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

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To protect the circuit from damage caused by excessive current.

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To convert AC to DC.

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To regulate the flow of electricity.

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To store electrical energy.

Question 38

In a circuit diagram, what symbol is used to represent a battery?

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Image of a battery

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Image of a resistor

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Image of a light bulb

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Image of a switch

Question 39

What is the definition of a closed circuit?

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A complete path that allows electricity to flow continuously.

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A path with only one component.

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A path with multiple branches.

Question 40

Which material is NOT a good insulator of electricity?

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Salt water

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 41

What is the function of a resistor in a circuit?

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To control the flow of current.

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To increase the voltage.

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To store energy.

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To convert AC to DC.

Question 42

What material conducts electricity well?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 43

What unit measures electric current?

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 44

Which component controls the flow of current in a circuit?

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Switch

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Bulb

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Battery

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Wire

Question 45

What happens when a circuit is complete?

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Electricity flows

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Heat is created

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Nothing

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A light lights up

Question 46

Which circuit type is NOT a parallel circuit?

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Series

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Closed

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Open

Question 47

What is a fuse's purpose in a circuit?

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Prevent excessive current flow

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Increase voltage

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Reduce resistance

Question 48

Which of the following can provide electricity to power devices?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Switch

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Light bulb

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Wire

Question 49

What is the main purpose of a switch in a circuit?

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To turn the flow of electricity on or off

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To measure current

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To generate electricity

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To store energy

Question 50

Which of these is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Glass

Question 51

What is a key difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

Accepted Answer

In a series circuit, components receive electricity one after the other, while in a parallel circuit, all components receive electricity at the same time.

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Series circuits are safer than parallel circuits.

Question 52

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

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To break the circuit when too much electricity flows

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To store electricity

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To control the flow of electricity

Question 53

Which of the following is a renewable source of electricity?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 54

What is the term for the measurement of the strength of the flow of electricity in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Current

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Resistance

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Voltage

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Power

Question 55

Which of the following circuit types allows bulbs to be turned on or off separately?

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Parallel circuit

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Series circuit

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Closed circuit

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Mixed circuit

Question 56

Which symbol is used to represent a battery in electrical diagrams?

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+ -

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||

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[]

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O

Question 57

What is the term for the force that opposes the flow of electricity in a circuit?

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Resistance

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Current

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Voltage

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Conductivity