Electric Circuits Overview
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What is needed for an electric charge to happen?

  • A complete closed circuit
  • An open circuit
  • A power source like a battery
  • Electrons to be able to move freely from atom to atom (correct)

    • Which type of material does not transfer electricity?

  • Iron
  • Rubber (correct)
  • Wood
  • Nickel

    • What happens in a short circuit?

  • The circuit becomes open
  • A gap or switch prevents electron flow
  • Electrons flow freely through the circuit (correct)
  • There isn't an electrical device present

    • Which type of circuit has a complete circuit without gaps?

    <p>Closed circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in an open circuit?

    <p>Gap or switch prevents electron flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of electricity as discussed in the lesson?

    <p>Powering appliances and lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a power source, such as a battery, in an electrical circuit?

    <p>To generate force to move electrons through conductors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for comets having a visible tail when they approach the sun?

    <p>The heat causes particles to break off</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary force that holds galaxies like the Milky Way together?

    <p>Gravity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which celestial body is believed to be at the center of our solar system?

    <p>The Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes a meteor to glow as it enters Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>Friction with air molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the act of traveling around the sun?

    <p>Orbit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common location where many asteroids can be found in our solar system?

    <p>Within the Asteroid Belt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the first man-made satellite launched into space?

    <p>Sputnik 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of star is the Sun considered to be?

    <p>Yellow Dwarf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a full moon?

    <p>When the entire face of the moon facing Earth is lit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the moon comes after a full moon?

    <p>Waning gibbous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rotation mean?

    <p>The movement of the Earth on its axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the imaginary line that runs through the center of Mercury called?

    <p>Axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet is closest to the sun?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes day and night on Earth?

    <p>Earth's rotation on its axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phase comes after the waxing gibbous phase of the moon?

    <p>Waning crescent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet is the smallest in our solar system?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gives way to the new moon phase?

    <p>Full moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of circuit has a gap or a switch, preventing electrons from flowing?

    <p>Open circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a good example of an insulator material?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for an electric charge to occur?

    <p>Free-moving electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is commonly used as a conductor of electricity?

    <p>Iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of a power source in an electrical circuit?

    <p>Generating force to move electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should one be cautious around electricity according to the lesson?

    <p>It can hurt or kill you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must an electrical circuit have in order for it to operate correctly?

    <p>A conductor and free-moving electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are insulators like rubber and wood important in handling electricity?

    <p>They prevent electric shocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between comets, asteroids, and meteoroids?

    <p>Composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can many asteroids be found in our Solar System?

    <p>Between Mars and Jupiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of satellites mentioned in the lesson?

    <p>Predict weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some meteors create a glowing effect as they enter Earth's atmosphere?

    <p>They generate intense heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of energy that provides heat and light on Earth?

    <p><strong>The Sun</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the center of the Milky Way galaxy believed to contain?

    <p><strong>A Black Hole</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phase of the moon when the entire face is lit up facing Earth?

    <p>Full moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the moon occurs when the side facing Earth is dark and not visible?

    <p>New moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for when a celestial body appears to increase in size from Earth's perspective?

    <p>Waxing gibbous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What celestial body spins very slowly on its axis but orbits the sun very fast in an egg-shaped pattern?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What imaginary line runs through the center of Earth and causes day and night due to the Earth's rotation?

    <p>Axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet is believed to contain the element iron and is closest to the sun?

    <p>Mercury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of planet is Mercury in terms of size in the solar system?

    <p>Smallest planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phase of the moon that comes just before a new moon?

    <p>Waning crescent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes when a celestial body appears to decrease in size from Earth's perspective?

    <p>Waning gibbous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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