Starter quiz

  • Which type of materials allow electricity to flow easily through them?
    Which type of materials allow electricity to flow easily through them?
    • electrical conductors  ✓
    • electrical insulators
  • Which type of materials are good electrical conductors?
    Which type of materials are good electrical conductors?
    • fabrics
    • wood
    • metals  ✓
    • plastics
  • How does the plastic casing on electrical plugs protect us?
    How does the plastic casing on electrical plugs protect us?
    • It is an electrical absorber so it absorbs electric shocks from our bodies.
    • It is an electrical insulator so doesn’t let electricity flow into our bodies.  ✓
    • It is an electrical conductor so doesn’t let electricity flow into our bodies.
  • Which of these is a portable source of electricity?
    • plug
    • cell  ✓
    • cable
    • battery  ✓
    • switch
  • Electrical appliances are devices or pieces of equipment which need electricity and are …
    • for washing clothes.
    • used only in buildings.
    • designed to perform a specific task.  ✓
    • only for use in the kitchen.
  • Match the career to the description.
    • scientists
      learn about electricity and answer questions about how it works ✓
    • electrical engineers
      design and build electrical systems to solve problems ✓
    • electricians
      solve wiring problems and repair circuits and appliances ✓
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