WorksheetsElectronics Unit 3
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 31mins
The formula for power is
P = V ÷ I
P = I ÷ V
P = IV
P = R ÷ V
The unit of resistance is
watts
amps
volts
Ω
The formula for Ohm's Law is
V = IR
I = VR
R = I ÷ V
I = R ÷ V
Voltage is measured in
watts
volts
amps
Ω
In Ohm's Law, current is represented with a
C
I
R
A
The unit of current is
Ω
amperes
volts
kilowatts
The unit of power is
volts
Ω
amperes
watts
In Ohm's Law, voltage is represented with a
I
R
A
V
What type of circuit is this?
series
parallel
combination
open
The total resistance of this circuit is
4 Ω
6 Ω
8 Ω
10 Ω
In Ohm's Law, resistance is represented with a
A
V
P
R
What type of circuit is this?
series
parallel
comobination
short
What does not effect the resistance of a wire?
color
length
temperature
thickness
In DC electronics, the red wire indicates
positive
negative
ground
left
In DC electronics, the black wire indicates
positive
negative
ground
right
Electric charge moves from the negative (surplus) side of the battery to the positive (deficiency) side
conventional current flow
actual current flow
Combines hydrogen and oxygen to create energy
nuclear power
hydrogen fuel cell
batteries
piezoelectric
Uses the energy from fission to generate power
batteries
the sun
nuclear power plants
hydrogen fuel cells
Electric charge moves from the positive (surplus) side of the battery to the negative (deficiency) side
conventional current flow
actual current flow
Converts the energy of light directly into electricity
photovoltaic
piezeoelectric
generator
battery
Electricity resulting from pressure and latent heat
Battery
Photovoltaic
Piezoelectric
Electromagnetic Induction
Turns wind energy into electricity using the aerodynamic force from the rotor blades
Water Turbine
Wind Turbine
Generator
Electromagnetic Induction
The creation of current by moving an electric conductor through a static magnetic field
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Nuclear Power
Electromagnetic Induction
Battery
A container consisting of one or more cells, in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of power.
Battery
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Photovoltaic
Wind Turbine
Converts kinetic energy and potential energy of water into mechanical work.
Battery
Wind Turbine
Water Turbine
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
The first step in power generation is
the power plant
transformer
substation
transmission
Converts mechanical energy into electric power for use in an external circuit.
Generator
Battery
Fuel Cell
Motor
After power leaves the power plant it goes to a
substation
transmission line
house
step up transformer
If a toaster produces 12Ω of resistance in a 120-volt circuit, what is the amount of current in the circuit?
0.1 A
1 A
10 A
100 A
Before energy enters a home, it goes through a
transmission line
transformer
substation
generator
An electric heater works by passing a current of 100A through coiled metal wire, making it red hot. If the resistance of the wire is 1.1Ω, what voltage must be applied to it?
90.9 V
0.011 V
110 V
1100V
In a series circuit, the total resistance of the circuit is _______________ to the sum of the individual resistances.
inverse
equal
proportional
A subwoofer needs a household voltage of 110-volts to push a current of 5.5A through its coil. What is the resistance of the subwoofer?
115.5 Ω
605 Ω
20 Ω
0.05 Ω
In a series circuit, the current through each of the resistors is ___________ and is equal to the current through the source,
the same
divided
added
multiplied
There are 5 A of current in a circuit that has one 1.5 V battery. What is the electric power?
3.33 W
7.5 W
6.5 W
0.3 W
In a parallel circuit, the current is __________ between the resistors.
the same
divided
added
multiplied
In a series circuit, the voltage of the source is __________ between the resistors.
the same
divided
added
multiplied
In a parallel circuit the voltage drop across each resistor is ___________ and is equal to the voltage gain of the source.
the same
added
divided
multiplied
In a series circuit with 2 bulbs, if one bulb goes out the other bulb will _____.
remain on
go out
In a parallel circuit with 2 bulbs, if one bulb goes out the other bulb will _____.
remain on
go out
Thomas Edison favored alternating current.
True
False
George Westinghouse favored alternating current.
True
False
How to you calculate the total resistance in a series circuit?
R1 + R2+ R3
R1 - R2 - R3
1/R1 + 1/R2 + 1/R3
R1 = R2 = R3
How do you calculate total resistance in a parallel circuit?
R1 + R2 + R3
R1 - R2 - R3
1/R1 +1/R2 + 1/R3 = 1/RT
R1 = R2 = R3
What is the equivalent or total resistance (Re) across this circuit?
3 kΩ
10 kΩ
13 kΩ
18 kΩ
What happens to resistance when the length of the wire increases?
Stays the same
Increases
Decreases
If a transformer reduces voltage, it is called a....................... transformer.
step left
step right
step up
step down
If a transformer increases voltage, it is called a ......... transformer.
step right
step left
step up
step down
For increasing the voltage ___________ is used.
Step up transformer
Step down transformer
Current transformer
Electricity is stepped up to ............... before transmission (sent to offices or homes).
low voltage
no voltage
high voltage
same voltage (to power stations)
If electricity is transmitted at high voltage, ............
less energy is lost
more energy is lost
less energy is gained
more energy is gained
Why is alternating current used instead of direct current in the transmission of electricity through long distances?
Only alternating current can flow through the cables.
Alternating current voltage can be stepped up or stepped down by using transformers.
Most of the electrical appliances work only with alternating current.
Generating direct current is more complicated than generating alternating current.
