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100

Copper is an insulator.  True/False


False

100

Plastic is an insulator.  True/False

True

100

Wood is a conductor?  True/False

False  Wood will not allow electricity to flow easily.

100

Aluminum is an insulator.  True/False

False    Aluminum will conduct electricity because it is a metal.

100

Rubber is a conductor of electricity.  True/False

False  Rubber can be used to insulate wires.  

200

When a circuit is closed will a light be on or off?

On....closed then it will flow.

200

When a circuit is broken, will a light turn on or off?

Off

200

What is a load?

In an electrical circuit, this is any device that uses electrical energy to do work, such as a light bulb or a motor.

200

What colour wire has a negative charge?

Black usually indicates negative.

200

What part of a wire is an insulator and what part is the conductor?

An insulator is the plastic cover of the wire and the metal wire inside is the conductor of electrons.

300

What identifies the positive end of a AA battery?

Bump or a + symbol.

300

What is a switch?

A switch opens and closes a circuit.

300

What is this...

Electrical Circuit

300

What is this?


Switch

300

What is a battery?

Power Source

400

Name two different types of electrical appliances in your kitchen.

Dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, etc...

400

Energy is caused by the flow of what?

Electrons

400

Name two different power sources.

AA battery, coin battery, wall outlet, accumulator, alternator

400

A speaker turns electricity into what

sound

400

A toaster turns electricity into what?

Heat

500

How many volts are in 2 9D batteries? 

18 Volts

500

Name two situations that could lead you to get shocked. 

Answer will vary

500

When you press the start button on your microwave at home what is happening?  

Answers will vary but the switch is closed so that the circuit is complete and electrons may flow as an electrical current.

500

Name three insulators?

Answers will vary.

500

Name three conductors?

Answers will vary.

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