What are 2 differences between the electricity supply from the mains and the supply from a battery? Tick 2 boxes.
Domestic electricity

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J Dickson
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A battery has a higher potential difference than the mains.
The current from the mains is alternating current whereas a battery supplies direct current.
The current coming out of the mains is always higher than a battery.
The mains has a greater voltage than a battery.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the frequency of the mains?
230V
130V
50Hz
230Hz
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
In the order shown in the picture from left to right what are the names of the different coloured wires?
earth, neutral, live
neutral, earth, live
earth, live, neutral
live, earth, neutral
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the potential difference of the live wire?
230V
50V
12V
0V
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the potential difference of the neutral wire?
230V
50V
12V
0V
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which statement best describes a fuse?
A device that controls the current running through an appliance.
An adaptor that transforms the voltage in the circuit into current.
A safety feature where a piece of wire of a specific thickness melts when the current is too high breaking the circuit.
A safety feature where a piece of wire of a specific thickness melts when the voltage is too high breaking the circuit.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What advantages do circuit breakers have over fuses? Tick 2 boxes.
They are triggered faster.
They are less expensive to buy.
They use up less electricity.
They do not need to be replaced each time they are triggered.
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