Pre-Test

1. For both of the circuits below explain why the ligh

Evaluation: Let There Be Light

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Select the best answer for the following questions.

Pre-Test

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1. Which combination of battery, bulb, and wire will light up? Circle the answer.

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1. For both of the circuits below explain why the light bulb will or will not light up.
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2. For the circuit below indicate whether light bulbs A

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2. Describe the path the electricity follows
to make thethem
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2. For the circuit below indicate whether light bulbs A and B will light up. If you don't think one
3. Classify the following
as conductors
or insulators by writing a (C) for conductor
them willmaterials
light up explain
your reasoning.

or an (I) for insulator.

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Material

Write (C) for conductor or (I) for insulator.

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String

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Paper clip

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3. Which of the following statements is true? If you

a. A broken circuit breaker is similar to a clo
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b. A broken circuit breaker is similar to an op
c. A broken circuit breaker will melt unless t
Aluminum
d. A broken circuit increases the current
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Marble

Tin Foil

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3. Which of the following statements is true? If you want to explain your answer please do.
a. A broken circuit breaker is similar to a closed switch
b. A broken circuit breaker is similar to an open switch
c. A broken circuit breaker will melt unless the power is shut off
d. A broken circuit increases the current