All Things Electric Trivia Quiz

Answer: Peters' elephantnose fish

The Electric Eel (electrophorus electricus) is a South American freshwater fish which has organs able to produce 450-600 volts of electricity. Peters' elephantnose fish can be found in Africa, and can make a small charge of about one volt. Though this will not even phase any other fish, it can be used for navigation in murky waters.

Answer: Letter copying press

Born in Greenock, Scotland James Watt (1736-1819) invented the Letter Copying Press, an early prototype of the photocopier. He also invented the condensor for steam engines and coined the term 'horsepower'. His name can be seen on almost every light bulb pack throughout the world.

Answer: Ballroom Blitz

London Glam Rock band The Sweet's 'Ballroom Blitz' was a hit in 1973. Other notable Sweet songs include 'Wig Wam Bam', 'Blockbuster!' and 'Little Willy'. Elton John's 'Benny and the Jets' lyrics mention 'electric music'; 'Rock the Casbah' by The Clash includes 'electric camel drum' and DeBarge's 'Rhythm of the Night' lyrics include 'electric stars'.

Answer: Coulomb

The coulomb was named after the French physicist Charles Augustin de Coulomb. Other SI Units: ampere, electrical current; Siemens, electrical conductance and ohm, electrical resistance.

Answer: Horseman

This 1979 comedy western, directed by Sydney Pollack, was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Soundtrack category - which was won by 'Apocalype Now'.

Answer: Church

The full title of the Hendrix song is 'Electric Church, Red House' from his 'Blues' album. Talking Heads gave us 'Electric Guitar', 'Electric Chair' was by Prince and 'Electric Funeral' was a Black Sabbath number.

Answer: An electric street tramway

The Blackpool Electric Tramway Company was formed in January 1886 and began carrying passengers in September of the same year. Blackpool also had the first electric street lighting along part of its promenade in 1879. The Manx Electric Railway began operating in 1893; the first electric vacuum cleaner went on sale in 1901 and the District and Circle Lines of the London Underground were electrified in 1905.

Answer: Are Friends Electric

Gary Numan (collectively with his band, known as 'Tubeway Army') was born in London in 1958. Shortly after 'Are Friends Electric' topped the charts he dropped the group name and as Gary Numan had a hit with 'Cars'. In 1982 he attempted to fly around the world in his light plane but was arrested, and subsequently released without charge, on suspicion of espionage.

Answer: The Philippines

In use in the Philippines between 1924 and 1976, 84 people met their deaths by the Electric Chair.

Answer: True

Situated in the London Borough of Lambeth, one of thirteen local authorities making up Inner London, Electric Avenue, Brixton is home to an Afro-Caribbean street market. Other Lambeth attractions include the 'London Eye', a 450ft tall Observation Wheel; The Royal Festival Hall and Lambeth Palace, owned by the Archbishops of Canterbury from circa 1200 AD.