
Understanding Light Switches and Their Mechanisms

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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main topic introduced at the beginning of the video?
The installation process of light switches
The internal mechanism of light switches
The history of light switches
The different types of light bulbs
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a basic light switch is flipped to the ON position?
The circuit closes and the light turns on
The circuit opens and the light turns off
The circuit remains unchanged
The light bulb is removed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What component ensures the toggle switch stays in the ON or OFF position?
The face-plate
The central spring
The plastic housing
The metal contact bar
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the face-plate in a light switch?
To store electrical energy
To act as a switch
To conduct electricity
To provide a decorative cover
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the metal bracket in a light switch?
To attach the switch to the electrical outlet box
To change the light bulb
To provide a decorative element
To store electrical energy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do three-way switches differ from basic light switches?
They do not require wiring
They are used only in commercial buildings
They have a common terminal and two traveler terminals
They have a single terminal
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is required for three or more switches to control a single light?
A single three-way switch
One or more four-way switches
A special type of light bulb
Multiple basic switches
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