The Wonders of Electricity: From Benjamin Franklin to Modern Power Plants

The Wonders of Electricity: From Benjamin Franklin to Modern Power Plants

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Engineering, Physics, Science, Other

4th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the concept of electricity, its natural existence, and historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison who helped harness it for human use. It explains how electricity is distributed today and highlights the importance of conserving energy by addressing idle power consumption in homes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first to use the terms 'positive' and 'negative' charge in relation to electricity?

Nikola Tesla

Albert Einstein

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Edison

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant contribution did Thomas Edison make to the field of electricity?

Developed the first battery

Discovered the electron

Created the first power plant

Invented the light bulb

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast does electricity travel?

At 90% the speed of light

At the speed of light

At the speed of sound

At 50% the speed of light

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for electricity consumed by appliances that are turned off but still plugged in?

Active power

Phantom load

Idle electricity

Standby power

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of a home's electricity usage is typically due to idle power?

10%

25%

32%

50%