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A parallel circuit
a) has more than one path, so if one path is broken, it is still possible for electricity to flow on other complete paths.
b) has only one path
c) must have a switch
d) must have light bulbs only

A lamp is being used to evaporate water from a wet rag. What form of energy is the lamp using for evaporation?
a) mechanical
b) electrical
c) light
d) thermal

What kind of energy causes water to evaporate?
a) mechanical
b) electrical
c) sound
d) thermal

What kind of energy does a lamp use to produce light?
a) mechanical
b) electrical
c) light
d) sound

Which of the following does NOT use mechanical energy to perform its function?
a) yoyo
b) campfire
c) bicycle
d) fan

A circuit consists of a light bulb, a buzzer, a switch and wires. What else does the circuit NEED in order to work?


a) A power source
b) An insulated wire
c) Another bulb
d) Another switch

Reflection is


a) when light travels through a transparent object and changes direction
b) when light soaks into and object
c) when light bounces off of an object
d) sunshine

When light bounces off the trees and the surface of a lake, we see a


a) fish
b) reflected image
c) refracted image
d) completely different image

A fish under water appears to be closer to the surface than it really is. What causes this difference?


a) Light is reflected, or bounces
b) Light is refracted, or changes directions
c) Light is focused
d) Light is blocked

Which is an example of refraction?
a) Looking into a mirror
b) Looking at an object though the lens of a microscope
c) Seeing yourself in a puddle of water.
d)

How does light travel?
a) In a wavy line.
b) In a zigzag
c) In a straight line
d) In all directions

A spoon is placed in a cup of water. The image of the spoon appears to break as it enters the water. Which property of light causes this?
a) Light is reflected off the surface of the water.
b) Light is absorbed by the water and reflected off glass.
c) Light is refracted into different colors.
d) Light is refracted, or bent, as it moves from one medium to another.

If light ray is traveling toward a mirror that is tilted up, the light will
a) bend and continue traveling through the mirror
b) bounce back at a downward angle
c) bend and then bounce back at an upward angle
d) bounce back at an upward angle

In solar powered traffic sign,
a) thermal energy transformed into electrical energy
b) light energy is transformed into electrical energy and then back to light energy
c) light energy is transformed into thermal energy
d) electrical energy is transformed into light energy

In an electrical fan,
a) thermal energy is transformed into light energy
b) electrical energy is transformed into wind energy
c) mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy
d) electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy

What main kind of energy is used in a battery powered radio?
a) chemical, electrical, sound
b) electrical, sound, solar, thermal
c) light, mechanical, solar
d) thermal, mechanical, chemical

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