Quiz 5

  • 1.

    What was used to spin the generator at Cragside in Northumberland - the first house to have electric lights?

  • 2.

    In a series circuit of three light bulbs, what happens to the other bulbs if one of them blows?

  • 3.

    In a parallel circuit of three light bulbs, what happens to the other two bulbs if one of them blows?

  • 4.

    What is the largest coal fired power station in the UK?

  • 5.

    The discoveries of which scientist provided the answer to the way in which electricity can be generated?

  • 6.

    Who is generally regarded as the inventor of the telephone?

  • 7.

    If you see a vandalised streetlight with the bottom cover hanging off and the wires are sticking out, what should you do?

  • 8.

    Which type of light bulb uses least electricity?

  • 9.

    Electricity is paid for based on the number of units used. What is a unit?

  • 10.

    A standard AA battery provides 1.5 volts of electricity. If 6 volts are needed to make something work then 4 batteries are needed but how should the batteries be connected together?

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