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Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD positive When an atom loses electrons, its charge becomes _______. negative negative or positive neutral 50/50 A CD B

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD glass Which of the following is an example of a conductor? plasticsalt water rubber A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD resistor A(n) ___________ keeps the electric charges inside the pathway of a circuit. insulatorconductor tiger A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD battery Which of the following parts of a circuit acts as a resistor? light bulbon/off switch copper wire A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD It has one pathway How is a parallel circuit different from a series circuit? It provides more electrical energy It provides less electrical energy It has more than one pathway A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Remove some coils of wire How can you make an electromagnet stronger? Attach some of the coils to a plastic bar inside the coils Add coils of wire Place a plastic bar inside the coils A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD conductor A material that has no resistance to electrical current is called this. superconductorinsulator resistor A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD It repels the charge of the wall Why does a balloon rubbed on a sweater stick to a wall? It is equal to the charge of the wall It is greater than the charge of the wall It attracts the charge of the wall A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD simple A circuit with more than one resistor on a wire is a ____________ circuit. complexseries multiple A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Keep cords away from pools and water Which of the following is a way to avoid an electrical shock? Wear gloves when moving a downed power line If a radio falls in the tub, turn it off before unplugging it Pull electric cords out by yanking on them A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD 3 How many resistors does this circuit diagram show? 51 4 A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD insulator This is a material through which an electric charge can move easily. An example would be copper. superconductorconductor resistor A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD insulator This is a material that stops an electrical current. An example would be rubber. superconductorconductor resistor A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Have a north and south pole Besides being made stronger, which of the following can an electromagnet do that a regular magnet cannot do? Attract magnetic objects Have stronger poles at the ends Be turned on and off A CD B 50/50

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Has more than one path for electrons The main difference between a parallel circuit and a series circuit is __________________ Can have more batteries Can be used more often Can carry more resistors A CD B 50/50