Braingle: 'Electricity & Magnetism' Trivia Quiz

A material that transfers a charge easily
An imbalance of electrons and protons
The force of attraction or repulsion between objects due to charge
A material that does not transfer a charge easily

#2 Which of the following is a solution that conducts electricity in a cell?

Grounding
Current
Electrolyte
Resistor

The rate that electric charges move through a conductor
The force attraction or repulsion between objects due to charge
A device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy
A material that does not transfer a charge easily

#4 A fuse is a device that contains a metal strip that melts when the current in the circuit becomes too great.

#5 Two wires sometimes touch, creating an unsafe pathway for currents. This is called a ______.

Short circuit
Electric power
Electric circuit
Parallel circuit

#6 If a magnet is cut, how many poles will each half have?

#7 The strength of a solenoid's magnetic field can be increased by inserting an iron rod through the center of the coils.

#8 Conventional current is defined as movement of ________ charge.

Positive
Negative
Neutral

A device that uses magnetic force to cause motion
A region where a magnetic force can be detected
A device used to measure current in ammeters and voltage in voltmeters
None of the above

Electricity & Magnetism

#1 What is an electric charge?

#2 Which of the following is a solution that conducts electricity in a cell?

#3 What is an insulator?

#4 A fuse is a device that contains a metal strip that melts when the current in the circuit becomes too great.

#5 Two wires sometimes touch, creating an unsafe pathway for currents. This is called a ______.

#6 If a magnet is cut, how many poles will each half have?

#7 The strength of a solenoid's magnetic field can be increased by inserting an iron rod through the center of the coils.

#8 Conventional current is defined as movement of ________ charge.

#9 What is an electric motor?

#10 In a speaker, changing the direction of the current in the coil of wire produces movement in the attached paper cone, producing sound waves.

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