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U13 PL 2 Retake

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A motor is a device that...

a)

converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

b)

converts mechanical energy into kinetic energy.

c)

converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

d)

converts electrical energy into kinetic energy.

2.

A generator is a device that converts...

a)

mechanical energy into electrical energy.

b)

electrical energy into kinetic energy.

c)

mechanical energy into kinetic energy.

d)

electrical energy into mechanical energy.

3.
Surrounding every magnet is a __________  __________.
a)
magnetic field
b)
electrical current
c)
another magnet
d)
an enemy
4.
In large generators in power plants, ___________ rotate inside a coil of wire to produce an electric current.
a)
Wind
b)
Water
c)
Magnets
d)
Circuits
5.
What energy do you put IN to a generator?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
6.
What type of energy comes OUT of a generator?
a)
Mechanical
b)
Electrical
c)
Thermal
d)
Potential
7.
What is the transfer of electricity in a motor?
a)
chemical to mechanical 
b)
electrical to mechanical
c)
mechanical to electrical 
d)
physical to potential 
8.
Which electrical generator has this energy chain?
kinetic -> electrical
a)
wind
b)
natural gas
c)
nuclear
d)
solar panel
9.
This picture is an example of a ___________
a)
Step- Up Transformer
b)
Step- Down Transformer
c)
Motor
d)
Generator
10.
Based on this picture, which side will have a higher voltage?
a)
Secondary
b)
Primary
c)
Both sides have the same voltage
d)
Cannot be determined
11.

What is the function of the motor?

a)

Convert electrical energy to mechanical (kinetic) energy

b)

Convert electrical energy to thermal energy (heat)

c)

Convert mechanical (kinetic) energy to electrical energy

12.

What is the function of the generator?

a)

Convert electrical energy to mechanical (kinetic) energy

b)

Convert electrical energy to thermal energy (heat)

c)

Convert mechanical (kinetic) energy to electrical energy

13.

What is the function of the transformer?

a)

Convert electrical energy to mechanical (kinetic) energy

b)

Convert electrical energy to thermal energy (heat)

c)

Convert mechanical (kinetic) energy to electrical energy

d)

Step up or step down the voltage

14.

What type of transformer is a location B?

a)

step up

b)

step down

15.

What type of transformer is a location D?

a)

step up

b)

step down

16.

What type of transformer is A?

a)

Step up

b)

Step down

17.

What type of transformer is D?

a)

Step up

b)

Step down

18.

Why do we need transformers on the electrical grid? (Two of these options are correct)

a)

To step up the voltage and lower the current which reduces heat loss over long distances

b)

To step down the voltage and increase the current which reduces heat loss over long distances

c)

To step down the voltage and increase the current which makes the electrical power safer for use in the community

d)

To step up the voltage and decrease the current which makes the electrical power safer for use in the community

19.
Which direction is the North Pole of this electromagnet?
a)
Right
b)
Left
c)
Up
d)
Down
20.

How can a wire become magnetic?

a)

point it north

b)

add a resistor

c)

heat it up

d)

run a current through it