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Power Systems

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the energy possessed by a charge due to its position in an electric field?

a)

electrical potential energy

b)

electrical kinetic energy

c)

electrical mechanical energy

d)

electrical potential difference

2.

kWh stand for

a)

kilowestohm

b)

kilometwer

c)

kilowatt hour

3.

kilowatt hour is equa to

a)

1000W for 3600s

b)

1500W for 3600s

c)

1000W for 3000s

d)

500W for 10s

4.
What does power mean?
a)
Joules transferred per second
b)
Electron flow per second
c)
Speed of electrons
d)
Electron energy
5.

Which of the following equations is an equation for power, involving current and resistance?

a)

P= I/V

b)

P = IR

c)

P = IVR2

d)

P = I2R

6.

If electrical power costs $0.12/kwh, and I use 9 x 108 Joules of electrical energy, what will I be charged?

a)

$10

b)

$20

c)

$30

d)

$40

7.
Efficiency is...
a)
The percentage of energy that is actually used to do work
b)
The stuff in the walls that keeps energy in
8.
Leaving lights on in vacant rooms, washing clothes in hot water, and driving alone are examples of what?
a)
low energy efficiency
b)
moderate energy efficiency
c)
high energy efficiency
9.
In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?
a)
heat
b)
chemical energy
c)
light
d)
sound waves
10.

one method of reducing dependence on fuel wood biomass, particularly in developing countries, and thereby reducing deforestation is to implement the use of

a)

photovoltaic solar systems to serve home heating needs

b)

solar cookers instead of wood fired stoves

c)

Hydrogen fuel cell stoves instead of wood fired stoves

d)

hybrid electric heaters instead of fires

e)

wind powered refrigeration

11.
Corn, wheat, and soybeans can be made into a substance called ethanol. In some places, ethanol is part of a mixture used to power cars and trucks. What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Geothermal
c)
Biofuels
d)
Solar
12.
Which type of alternative energy source is shown in this picture?
a)
Wind
b)
Solar
c)
Hydroelectric
d)
Geothermal
13.

Energy can neither be created nor destroyed but still everybody discuss about the energy crisis because

a)

Energy transform into different form continuously.

b)

Usable form of energy is dissipated to the surroundings in less usable forms.

c)

Energy is consumed and cannot be used again

d)

All of these

14.

An ideal source of energy should have

a)

higher calorific value

b)

easy transportability

c)

easy accessibility

d)

All of these

15.

Distributing Substation

a)

is connected to power stations via transmission lines

b)

distributes voltage up 66kV

c)

distributes voltage up 115Vac