Electricity
Material through which an electric current will not pass
A system that connects electrical devices so that they will operate.
circuit
A unit used to measure the electrical potential of a battery.
volt
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If you replace the paper clip with a rubber band, what is the rubber band acting as?
insulator
Which of these symbols represents a light bulb? Select the symbol for a light bulb from the choices provided.
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D
Which of these symbols represents a switch? Select the symbol for a switch from the choices provided.
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Which best describes objects that can complete a circuit?
Most are made of metal.
Most are thick and smooth.
Most are long and flexible.
Most are made of metal.
A nichrome wire is stretched across two coated wires to represent which part of the bulb
filament
Which circuit diagram matches this picture of a circuit?
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B
If the lightbulb in your circuit is not lighting you should do the following.
A. Troubleshoot
B. Throw out the lightbulb
Troubleshoot
Look at the drawing. Which word best describes the switch?
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Open
Which diagram shows two bulbs in parallel?
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D
Who is the Battery Guy?
Alessandro Volta
Luigi Galvani
Ben Franklin
Alessandra Volta
In the Middle Ages, many people believed that lightning was sent by the angry gods. They thought that praying and _________________ would protect them. This resulted in Ben Franklin's Kite Experiment.
ringing church bells
When Alessandro Volt was experimenting with electricity, where did he put the silver spoon?
in his mouth