Physical Boot Camp
5.6B
Demonstrate that the flow of electricity in
circuits requires a complete path through which
an electric current can pass and can produce
light, heat, and sound.
STAAR 2013 #16; RC 2; Readiness
1. The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit
bulbs. How many of the bulb will remain lit if the wire
is cut at the point show by the arrow?
F. 0
G. 1
H. 2
J. 3
STAAR 2013 #16; RC 2; Readiness
1. The diagram shows a series circuit with three lit
bulbs. How many of the bulb will remain lit if the wire
is cut at the point show by the arrow?
F. 0
G. 1
H. 2
J. 3
STAAR 2013 #35; RC 2; Readiness
2. Which of these changes to the electric circuit shown above will cause the
light bulb to light up?
A. Straightening the wire so that the current can flow more easily.
B. Adding a switch and more wire so that the current can flow more easily.
C. Turning one battery so that its positive end connects to the other battery’s
negative end.
D. Making the length of wire the same on both sides of the light bulb.
STAAR 2013 #35; RC 2; Readiness
2. Which of these changes to the electric circuit shown above will cause the
light bulb to light up?
A. Straightening the wire so that the current can flow more easily.
B. Adding a switch and more wire so that the current can flow more easily.
C. Turning one battery so that its positive end connects to the other battery’s
negative end.
D. Making the length of wire the same on both sides of the light bulb.
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TAKS Study Guide, #16
6. One difference between an electromagnet and a
bar magnet is that the magnetic field produced by
an electromagnet can —
A
B
C
D
be turned on and off
attract materials such as wood
be made permanent
have two north poles
TAKS Study Guide, #16
6. One difference between an electromagnet and a
bar magnet is that the magnetic field produced by
an electromagnet can —
A
B
C
D
be turned on and off
attract materials such as wood
be made permanent
have two north poles
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13. Which of the following is a conductor of
electricity?
A
B
C
D
A safety pin
A rubber eraser
A wooden spoon
A plastic glass
13. Which of the following is a conductor of
electricity?
A
B
C
D
A safety pin
A rubber eraser
A wooden spoon
A plastic glass
14. What is the purpose of an insulator?
A
B
C
D
To conduct electricity quickly
To speed up the flow of electricity
To slow down the flow of electricity
To complete the creation of a circuit
14. What is the purpose of an insulator?
A
B
C
D
To conduct electricity quickly
To speed up the flow of electricity
To slow down the flow of electricity
To complete the creation of a circuit
15. All of these are good insulators against
electricity EXCEPT—
A
B
C
D
a rubber eraser
a piece of paper
a paper clip
a plastic comb
15. All of these are good insulators against
electricity EXCEPT—
A
B
C
D
a rubber eraser
a piece of paper
a paper clip
a plastic comb
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19. An object that needs electricity to operate
will only work in a closed circuit. An example of
this would be a lamp plugged into an electrical
outlet. When the lamp is turned on, it creates a
closed circuit. If the circuit is open, the lamp –
A
B
C
D
needs to be removed
glows brightly
is not glowing
blinks on and off
19. An object that needs electricity to operate
will only work in a closed circuit. An example of
this would be a lamp plugged into an electrical
outlet. When the lamp is turned on, it creates a
closed circuit. If the circuit is open, the lamp –
A
B
C
D
needs to be removed
glows brightly
is not glowing
blinks on and off
20. Which of the following is NOT a good
conductor of electricity?
A
B
C
D
A piece of paper
A paper clip
A metal washer
A strip of foil
20. Which of the following is NOT a good
conductor of electricity?
A
B
C
D
A piece of paper
A paper clip
A metal washer
A strip of foil
21. Which of the following is NOT a result of
an electrical circuit?
A
B
C
D
Inertia
Sound
Light
Heat
21. Which of the following is NOT a result of
an electrical circuit?
A
B
C
D
Inertia
Sound
Light
Heat
22. Electricity can flow in a circuit and can
produce—
A
B
C
D
heat
sound
light
all of the above
22. Electricity can flow in a circuit and can
produce—
A
B
C
D
heat
sound
light
all of the above
23. Electricity is measured in units called—
A
B
C
D
units
watts
pounds
inches
23. Electricity is measured in units called—
A
B
C
D
units
watts
pounds
inches
24. The complete path through which
electricity flows to light up a bulb is called
a—
A
B
C
D
sensor
wire
circuit
plug
24. The complete path through which
electricity flows to light up a bulb is called
a—
A
B
C
D
sensor
wire
circuit
plug
25. The circuit pictured above is incomplete. In order
to turn on the light, a piece of wire needs to be
connected from—
A
B
C
D
A to C
A to D
B to C
C to D
25. The circuit pictured above is incomplete. In order
to turn on the light, a piece of wire needs to be
connected from—
A
B
C
D
A to C
A to D
B to C
C to D
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32. Which of the following can most easily
produce a magnetic field?
A
B
C
D
Water
Electricity
Sunlight
Petroleum
32. Which of the following can most easily
produce a magnetic field?
A
B
C
D
Water
Electricity (electromagnet)
Sunlight
Petroleum
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34. A student wraps a wire around an iron nail. The
student then connects the wire to a battery. The
nail attracts another nail and they stick together.
What force holds the two nails together?
A
B
C
D
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Electrical force
Friction force
34. A student wraps a wire around an iron nail. The
student then connects the wire to a battery. The
nail attracts another nail and they stick together.
What force holds the two nails together?
A
B
C
D
Gravitational force
Magnetic force
Electrical force
Friction force
35. Which of the following is NOT part of an
electromagnet?
A
B
C
D
A wire
A piece of iron
A toothpick
A power source
35. Which of the following is NOT part of an
electromagnet?
A
B
C
D
A wire
A piece of iron
A toothpick
A power source
36. Students are designing an electrical circuit
that produces sound. Which of the following
could be used to conduct electricity in the
circuit?
A
B
C
D
Metal foil strip
A small glass tube
A rubber band
A drinking straw
36. Students are designing an electrical circuit
that produces sound. Which of the following
could be used to conduct electricity in the
circuit?
A
B
C
D
Metal foil strip
A small glass tube
A rubber band
A drinking straw
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40. During a science investigation, a student made the device
shown. This device can BEST be used as a—
A
B
C
D
heater
magnet
light source
simple radio
40. During a science investigation, a student made the device
shown. This device can BEST be used as a—
A
B
C
D
heater
magnet
light source
simple radio
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M.S. ?’s
44. Which of the objects below is NOT needed
to test electrical conductivity?
A. Battery
B. Object powered by electricity
C. Insulated wire
J. Electrical tape
M.S. ?’s
44. Which of the objects below is NOT needed
to test electrical conductivity?
A. Battery
B. Object powered by electricity
C. Insulated wire
J. Electrical tape
45. What process causes electricity to flow in a
circuit, completing its path so that an electric
current can pass through and produce sound?
A. Conductivity
B. Solubility
C. Insulation
D. Vibrations
45. What process causes electricity to flow in a
circuit, completing its path so that an electric
current can pass through and produce sound?
A. Conductivity
B. Solubility
C. Insulation
D. Vibrations
46. Students are experimenting with the flow
of electricity in circuits. The teacher instructed
them to wear rubber gloves during the
experiment because –
A. rubber gloves are insulators
B. rubber gloves are conductors
C. rubber gloves keep the student dry
D. rubber gloves allow electricity to flow
46. Students are experimenting with the flow
of electricity in circuits. The teacher instructed
them to wear rubber gloves during the
experiment because –
A. rubber gloves are insulators
B. rubber gloves are conductors
C. rubber gloves keep the student dry
D. rubber gloves allow electricity to flow
47. A group of students decide to investigate what
is required to make a complete path through which
an electric current can pass. The students used
different objects to see if they could produce heat.
They tested each object but did not record their
observations. Why is it important for students to
repeat this investigation?
A. to formulate a new hypothesis
B. to record accurate data
C. to test additional objects
D. to communicate a written conclusion
47. A group of students decide to investigate what
is required to make a complete path through which
an electric current can pass. The students used
different objects to see if they could produce heat.
They tested each object but did not record their
observations. Why is it important for students to
repeat this investigation?
A. to formulate a new hypothesis
B. to record accurate data
C. to test additional objects
D. to communicate a written conclusion
48. A student forgets to use a plastic coated wire and
notices that the wire connecting to the battery is very
hot. Which statement below explains why the wire is
hot?
A. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy from
the wire produces heat.
B. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy
flowing from the battery produces heat.
C. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy from
the bulb heats the wire.
D. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy from
the switch produces heat.
48. A student forgets to use a plastic coated wire and
notices that the wire connecting to the battery is very
hot. Which statement below explains why the wire is
hot?
A. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy from
the wire produces heat.
B. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy
flowing from the battery produces heat.
C. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy from
the bulb heats the wire.
D. The wire is not insulated and electrical energy from
the switch produces heat.
49. Which part of the circuit is the energy source?
A. Wire
B. Bulb
C. Battery
D. Switch
49. Which part of the circuit is the energy source?
A. Wire
B. Bulb
C. Battery
D. Switch
50. Which of these could NOT be used to replace a
wire in a circuit?
A. Iron nail
B. Bendable straw
C. Steel spoon
D. Aluminum Foil
50. Which of these could NOT be used to replace a
wire in a circuit?
A. Iron nail
B. Bendable straw
C. Steel spoon
D. Aluminum Foil
51. Electricity can be used to produce—
A. Light
B. Heat
C. Sound
D. All of the above
51. Electricity can be used to produce—
A. Light
B. Heat
C. Sound
D. All of the above
52. When wires are connected to a battery and a light
bulb in a circuit, the light bulb is lit. Which types of
energy are produced by the battery and light bulb?
A. Electrical and light
B. Sound and light
C. Electrical and sound
D. Light and sound
52. When wires are connected to a battery and a light
bulb in a circuit, the light bulb is lit. Which types of
energy are produced by the battery and light bulb?
A. Electrical and light
B. Sound and light
C. Electrical and sound
D. Light and sound
Students were discovering how to create a circuit which lit a light bulb. The
teacher recorded the work time for each group:
Start Time
End Time
Group 1
9:15 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Group 2
9:17 a.m.
10:02 a.m.
Group 3
9:20 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group 4
9:23 a.m.
9:58 a.m.
53. Which group took the least amount of time to complete their circuit?
A. Group 1
B. Group 2
C. Group 3
D. Group 4
Students were discovering how to create a circuit which lit a light bulb. The
teacher recorded the work time for each group:
Start Time
End Time
Group 1
9:15 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Group 2
9:17 a.m.
10:02 a.m.
Group 3
9:20 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group 4
9:23 a.m.
9:58 a.m.
53. Which group took the least amount of time to complete their circuit?
A. Group 1
B. Group 2
C. Group 3
D. Group 4
Students were discovering how to create a circuit which lit a light bulb. The
teacher recorded the work time for each group:
Start Time
End Time
Group 1
9:15 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Group 2
9:17 a.m.
10:02 a.m.
Group 3
9:20 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group 4
9:23 a.m.
9:58 a.m.
54. Which accurately shows the order from shortest amount of time to
longest amount of time taken to complete the experiment?
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 4, 2, 1, 3
C. 4, 1, 2, 3
D. 3, 1, 2, 4
Students were discovering how to create a circuit which lit a light bulb. The
teacher recorded the work time for each group:
Start Time
End Time
Group 1
9:15 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Group 2
9:17 a.m.
10:02 a.m.
Group 3
9:20 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group 4
9:23 a.m.
9:58 a.m.
54. Which accurately shows the order from shortest amount of time to
longest amount of time taken to complete the experiment?
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 4, 2, 1, 3
C. 4, 1, 2, 3
D. 3, 1, 2, 4
Students were discovering how to create a circuit which lit a light bulb. The
teacher recorded the work time for each group:
Start Time
End Time
Group 1
9:15 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Group 2
9:17 a.m.
10:02 a.m.
Group 3
9:20 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group 4
9:23 a.m.
9:58 a.m.
55. How much longer did it take Group 3 to light the bulb that Group 2?
A. 55
B. 35
C. 25
D. 20
Students were discovering how to create a circuit which lit a light bulb. The
teacher recorded the work time for each group:
Start Time
End Time
Group 1
9:15 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
Group 2
9:17 a.m.
10:02 a.m.
Group 3
9:20 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Group 4
9:23 a.m.
9:58 a.m.
55. How much longer did it take Group 3 to light the bulb that Group 2?
A. 55
B. 35
C. 25
D. 20 (55-35 = 20)
56. Students made observations while constructing
circuits. Which of the following would be an incorrect
observation?
A. The path for electricity to flow must be closed.
B. Aluminum foil cannot be used as a path for
electricity to flow.
C. Conductors, such as copper wire and iron nails, can
be used to connect the energy source to the light bulb.
D. Electricity does not flow through the circuit when
the circuit is open.
56. Students made observations while constructing
circuits. Which of the following would be an incorrect
observation?
A. The path for electricity to flow must be closed.
B. Aluminum foil cannot be used as a path for
electricity to flow.
C. Conductors, such as copper wire and iron nails, can
be used to connect the energy source to the light bulb.
D. Electricity does not flow through the circuit when
the circuit is open.
57. Students were given materials to complete a
circuit to turn on one light. The materials received
were 2 wires, a AA battery, and various sizes of light
bulbs. What is the variable in the experiment?
A. Wires
B. Battery
C. Size of light bulb
D. Time of day
57. Students were given materials to complete a
circuit to turn on one light. The materials received
were 2 wires, a AA battery, and various sizes of light
bulbs. What is the variable in the experiment?
A. Wires
B. Battery
C. Size of light bulb
D. Time of day
58. After several tries to turn on a light using a simple
circuit, a student concluded that the circuit must be
closed in order for the light to be turned on. Is the
student’s conclusion reasonable?
A. No, because circuits cannot turn on lights.
B. No, because the circuit needs to remain open in
order for it to work.
C. Yes, because all conclusions are correct.
D. Yes, because circuits must be closed in order for the
electricity to flow through them.
58. After several tries to turn on a light using a simple
circuit, a student concluded that the circuit must be
closed in order for the light to be turned on. Is the
student’s conclusion reasonable?
A. No, because circuits cannot turn on lights.
B. No, because the circuit needs to remain open in
order for it to work.
C. Yes, because all conclusions are correct.
D. Yes, because circuits must be closed in order for the
electricity to flow through them.
59. In science class, students were investigation ways
to build circuits. Which items should students choose
to create a working electrical circuit?
A. One copper wire, wood chips, and a light bulb
B. Two copper wires, a plastic straw, and a light bulb
C. Two copper wires, a battery, and a light bulb
D. Wood chips, iron fillings, and a battery
59. In science class, students were investigation ways
to build circuits. Which items should students choose
to create a working electrical circuit?
A. One copper wire, wood chips, and a light bulb
B. Two copper wires, a plastic straw, and a light bulb
C. Two copper wires, a battery, and a light bulb
D. Wood chips, iron fillings, and a battery