Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Engineering

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the dangers of fires caused by faulty wiring and short circuits. It highlights the role of the ground prong in appliances to prevent electric shocks. The video also covers how fuses and circuit breakers function as safety mechanisms to prevent circuit overloads, with a focus on the differences between older and modern buildings' electrical safety features.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the ground prong in electrical appliances?

To provide additional power

To enhance appliance efficiency

To stabilize voltage

To protect against short circuits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens inside a fuse when too much current flows through it?

It contracts

It melts

It solidifies

It expands

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do fuses need to be replaced after they have melted?

They are designed for single use

They change shape permanently

They become too hot to handle

They lose their conductivity

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key advantage of circuit breakers over fuses?

They are cheaper

They are more compact

They can be reset without replacement

They conduct more electricity

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In modern buildings, what is typically used instead of fuses?

Voltage regulators

Ground prongs

Surge protectors

Circuit breakers