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1

How does an electron acquire a negative charge?
A)From an imbalance of subatomic particles.
B)By induction or contact with charged objects.
C)From the friction of certain objects rubbing together.
D)Charge is a fundamental property of an electron.
2

Which of the following is most likely to acquire an electrostatic charge?
A)Objects that are electrical conductors.
B)Objects that are electrical nonconductors.
C)Conductors and nonconductors are equally likely to acquire electrostatic charges.
D)Objects that are grounded.
3

A quantity of electric charge is measured in a unit called a (an)
A)coulomb.
B)volt.
C)watt.
D)amp.
4

The unit that describes a relationship between energy and the movement of a certain quantity of charge is called a (an)
A)ohm.
B)volt.
C)amp.
D)watt.
5

Which of the following units are measures of time rates?
A)Amp and volt
B)Coulomb and joule
C)Volt and watt
D)Amp and watt
6

An electric current is measured in units of
A)coulomb.
B)volts.
C)amps.
D)watts.
7

In an electric current the electrons are moving
A)at a very slow rate.
B)at near the speed of light.
C)faster than the speed of light.
D)at a subspace speed known as "Warp 8."
8

If you multiply amps times volts the answer will be in units of
A)resistance.
B)work.
C)current.
D)power.
9

Which of the following is a measure of electrical work?
A)kW
B)C
C)kWh
D)C/s
10

If an electric charge is somehow suddenly neutralized, the electric field that surrounds it will
A)immediately cease to exist.
B)collapse inward at the speed of light.
C)continue to exist until neutralized.
D)move off into space until it finds another charge.





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