Electricity for Middle School: Interactive Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

Which factor does NOT influence the resistance of a wire?

Accepted Answer

Voltage

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Length

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Area

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Temperature

Question 2

Which factor does NOT affect the resistance of a wire?

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Temperature

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Length

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Cross-sectional area

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Material

Question 3

Which unit is used to measure the flow of electric charges in a circuit?

Accepted Answer

Amperes

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Volts

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Ohms

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Watts

Question 4

In a series circuit, two resistors have resistances of 4 ohms and 6 ohms. What's the total resistance?

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10 ohms

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2 ohms

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16 ohms

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4 ohms

Question 5

Which material conducts electricity well?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 6

Which of the following factors has no impact on the resistance of a wire at room temperature?

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Color of the wire

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Length of the wire

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Cross-sectional area of the wire

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Material of the wire

Question 7

In electricity, what term describes the movement of electric charge?

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Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

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Power

Question 8

In a simple circuit, which material would allow electricity to flow easily from one end of the circuit to the other?

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A copper wire

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A wooden stick

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A rubber band

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A glass pane

Question 9

In an electrical circuit, what is the movement of electric charges called?

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Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

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Power

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT affect the resistance of a wire?

Accepted Answer

Color of the wire

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Length of the wire

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Cross-sectional area of the wire

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Material of the wire

Question 11

Which factor does NOT affect the resistance of a wire in an electric circuit?

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Temperature of the surroundings

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Length of the wire

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Thickness of the wire

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Material of the wire

Question 12

Which unit do we use to measure the amount of electrical charge flowing through a wire?

Accepted Answer

Current

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Voltage

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Resistance

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Power

Question 13

In electrical measurements, which of the following is NOT a commonly used unit of measurement?

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Coulomb

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Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

Question 14

Which material conducts electricity easily?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 15

In a circuit, how does Ohm's law describe the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance?

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Current is directly proportional to voltage and inversely proportional to resistance.

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Current is inversely proportional to voltage and directly proportional to resistance.

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Voltage is directly proportional to current and inversely proportional to resistance.

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Voltage is inversely proportional to current and directly proportional to resistance.

Question 16

Which material conducts electricity the best?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 17

What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?

Accepted Answer

Ohm

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Ampere

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Volt

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Watt

Question 18

In a series circuit, what is the total resistance?

Accepted Answer

Sum of individual resistances

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Smallest individual resistance

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Largest individual resistance

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Average of individual resistances

Question 19

In an electrical circuit, which material is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 20

Which material conducts electricity well?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 21

When measuring the resistance to the flow of electric current in a circuit, which unit is used?

Accepted Answer

Ohms

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Amperes

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Volts

Question 22

Which material prevents the flow of electricity?

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Rubber

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Copper

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Iron

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Salt water

Question 23

What is the definition of electric current?

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The flow of electric charge in a circuit.

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The amount of electric charge in a circuit.

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The force that causes electric charge to flow in a circuit.

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The resistance to the flow of electric charge in a circuit.

Question 24

What is the primary function of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

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Adjust the voltage of an electrical signal

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Convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

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Control the flow of electrical current through a circuit

Question 25

When measuring energy in the context of electricity, which unit is used?

Accepted Answer

Joule

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 26

Which factor does NOT affect the resistance of a wire?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Length

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Cross-sectional area

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Material

Question 27

In a series circuit, what happens to the current as it flows through the circuit?

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It stays the same throughout the circuit.

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It changes in different parts of the circuit.

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It gets weaker as it passes through each component.

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It gets stronger as it passes through each component.

Question 28

How do you calculate electric current using voltage and resistance?

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Current = Voltage / Resistance

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Current = Resistance / Voltage

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Current = Voltage + Resistance

Question 29

According to Ohm's law, what happens to the current flowing through a resistor when the voltage across it increases?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Stays the same

Question 30

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 31

In a simple circuit with a battery, a light bulb, and wire, what change would make the light bulb glow brighter?

Accepted Answer

Increase the battery's voltage.

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Reduce the circuit's resistance.

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Add more light bulbs to the circuit.

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Use thicker wire for the circuit.

Question 32

In a series circuit, the total resistance is

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always equal to the sum of the resistances of all individual resistors

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always greater than the sum of the resistances of all individual resistors

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always less than the sum of the resistances of all individual resistors

Question 33

Which component is NOT essential for a motor to function?

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Capacitor

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Stator

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Rotor

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Commutator

Question 34

Which material in an electrical circuit blocks the flow of electricity?

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Plastic

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Metal

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Salt water

Question 35

When a positive charge is brought near a neutral object, what will happen to the electrons within the neutral object?

Accepted Answer

The electrons will be attracted towards the positive charge.

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The electrons will be repelled away from the positive charge.

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The electrons will remain unaffected.

Question 36

In an electrical circuit, which property of a wire determines the amount of current that flows through it?

Accepted Answer

Resistance

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Voltage

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Current

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Power

Question 37

In a parallel circuit, what happens to the current as it flows through each branch of the circuit?

Accepted Answer

It stays the same

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It decreases

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It increases

Question 38

In an electromagnet, what is the relationship between the number of turns in the coil and the strength of the magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

The more turns in the coil, the stronger the magnetic field.

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The more turns in the coil, the weaker the magnetic field.

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The number of turns in the coil does not affect the magnetic field strength.

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The relationship between the number of turns in the coil and the magnetic field strength is not linear.

Question 39

In a series circuit, what happens to the current when more resistors are added?

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It decreases.

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It increases.

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It stays the same.

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It can either increase or decrease.

Question 40

Which type of electrical circuit allows current to flow through each component separately, with multiple loops connecting the components?

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Parallel circuit

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Series circuit

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Open circuit

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Short circuit

Question 41

What phenomenon occurs when electric charges move through a conductor in the presence of a magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic induction

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Electrical resistance

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Ohm's law

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Short circuit

Question 42

In a circuit with a battery, a light bulb, and a switch, what is the main function of the battery?

Accepted Answer

To provide electrical energy to power the light bulb.

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To control the brightness of the light bulb.

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To prevent electrical damage to the circuit.

Question 43

In a series circuit with three resistors connected end-to-end, how does the total resistance compare to the resistance of each individual resistor?

Accepted Answer

The total resistance is greater than the resistance of any individual resistor.

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The total resistance is less than the resistance of any individual resistor.

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The total resistance is equal to the resistance of the resistor with the highest resistance.

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The total resistance is equal to the resistance of the resistor with the lowest resistance.

Question 44

Which material is an insulator, meaning it does not allow electricity to pass through it?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Copper

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Silver

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Aluminum

Question 45

In a generator, why is the rotor rotated within the stator?

Accepted Answer

To generate an electric current

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To strengthen the magnetic field

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To produce mechanical energy

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To reduce friction within the generator

Question 46

What unit do we use to measure the flow of electric charge, known as electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 47

When a magnet is inserted into a generator's coil, the magnetic field strength changes rapidly. According to electromagnetic induction, what will the generator produce?

Accepted Answer

Increased electrical current

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Reduced electrical resistance

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Lowered voltage output

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Reduced magnetic field strength

Question 48

Which of these materials is an insulator and cannot conduct electricity?

Accepted Answer

Wooden table

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Copper wire

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Aluminum foil

Question 49

Which material prevents electricity from flowing through it?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Copper

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Salt water

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Steel

Question 50

In a simple series circuit, if the resistance of one resistor is decreased while the voltage of the battery remains constant, what happens to the current flowing through the circuit?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Stays the same

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Cannot be determined

Question 51

What is the primary distinction between static and current electricity?

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Static electricity results from electric charge accumulation on an object, while current electricity results from continuous electron flow through a conductor.

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Static electricity involves electron movement, while current electricity involves ion movement.

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Static electricity is transient, while current electricity is perpetual.

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Static electricity can shock, while current electricity cannot.

Question 52

In an alternating current (AC) circuit, what is the main function of a capacitor?

Accepted Answer

Storing and releasing electrical energy

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Restricting the flow of current

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Blocking direct current (DC)

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Converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)

Question 53

Examine the circuit diagram below:

[Image of a series circuit diagram]

Identify the type of circuit: series, parallel, or a combination of both. Provide a brief explanation for your answer.

Accepted Answer

Series circuit: Components are connected in a single loop.

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Parallel circuit: Components are connected on separate branches.

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Combination circuit: Contains both series and parallel connections.

Question 54

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 55

What unit measures the flow of electric current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Watt

Question 56

Which device provides electrical energy?

Accepted Answer

Battery

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Light bulb

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Resistor

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Switch

Question 57

In a series circuit, what happens to the current if another bulb is added?

Accepted Answer

It decreases

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It remains the same

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It increases

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It fluctuates

Question 58

When working with electricity, which safety measure is important to follow?

Accepted Answer

Use insulated tools

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Work in wet areas

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Touch exposed wires

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Ignore warning labels

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

To prevent overheating

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To regulate current flow

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To store energy

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To amplify voltage

Question 60

What is the key difference between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)?

Accepted Answer

AC flows in both directions, while DC flows in one direction

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AC flows in one direction, while DC flows in both directions

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AC has higher voltage, while DC has lower voltage

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AC is used in homes, while DC is used in batteries

Question 61

In a parallel circuit, how does the total resistance compare to the resistance of the individual resistors?

Accepted Answer

It is less than the smallest individual resistance.

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It is equal to the largest individual resistance.

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It is equal to the sum of the individual resistances.

Question 62

Describe the structure and function of a capacitor. Explain how capacitors are commonly utilized in electronic circuits.

Accepted Answer

A capacitor consists of two parallel metal plates separated by an insulating material. It stores electrical energy in its electric field, releasing it when discharged.

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A capacitor comprises two metal plates separated by a conducting material, allowing current to flow.

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A capacitor has one metal plate and one insulating material, preventing the flow of electricity.

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A capacitor generates a high voltage due to its metal plates separated by an insulating material.

Question 63

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Plastic

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Rubber

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Wood

Question 64

What is the unit used to measure the flow of electrical current?

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

Answer

Ohm

Answer

Watt