Electric Charge — Test Answers

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Look at the circuit diagram.

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A
one battery, two light bulbs, and three resistors
B
one battery, two switches, and three light bulbs
C
one switch, one resistor, and three light bulbs
D
one switch, one light bulb, and three batteries
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Which statement describes one feature of a closed circuit?

A
Charges do not flow.
B
Bulbs will not shine.
C
The circuit is broken.
D
The circuit is complete.
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How does increasing the amount of charge on an object affect the electric force it exerts on another charged object?

A
The electric force increases because the amount of charge has an indirect relationship to the force.
B
The electric force increases because the amount of charge has a direct relationship to the force.
C
The electric force decreases because the amount of charge has an indirect relationship to the force.
D
The electric force decreases because the amount of charge has a direct relationship to the force.
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Measurements of two electric currents are shown in the chart.

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A
Current X has a greater potential difference, and the charges flow at a slower rate.
B
Current Y has a greater potential difference, and the charges flow at a slower rate.
C
Current X has a greater potential difference, and the charges flow at a faster rate.
D
Current Y has a greater potential difference, and the charges flow at a faster rate.
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An electroscope is a device that detects charge on objects that touch it or are brought near it. John rubs a piece of cotton fabric on a plastic rod and then touches the rod to the electroscope.

A
John charges the rod through induction, then charges the electroscope through friction.
B
John charges the rod through conduction, then charges the electroscope through induction.
C
John charges the rod through friction, then charges the electroscope through induction.
D
John charges the rod through friction, then charges the electroscope through conduction.

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