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From lightning bolts to electromagnets, test your recall of electrical and magnetic concepts and history.

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What particle carries a negative electric charge?

About Electricity & Magnetism Quiz

From lightning bolts to electromagnets, test your recall of electrical and magnetic concepts and history. Electricity & Magnetism Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. What particle carries a negative electric charge?

    Answer: Electron

  2. 2. Who demonstrated that lightning is electrical with a kite experiment?

    Answer: Benjamin Franklin

  3. 3. What is the unit of electrical resistance?

    Answer: Ohm

  4. 4. What type of current flows in one direction only?

    Answer: Direct current (DC)

  5. 5. Which scientist discovered electromagnetic induction?

    Answer: Michael Faraday

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Is Electricity & Magnetism Quiz free to play?

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How long does Electricity & Magnetism Quiz take?

Most players finish Electricity & Magnetism Quiz in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.

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