Worksheetsutil 1 prelims
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
the flow of electrons through a conductor
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a form of energy that can be converted into various forms such as light, heat, and mechanical energy.
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potential difference
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flow of charge
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measures how much a material opposes that flow
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2 types of electricity
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a fundamental principle in electricity (V=IR)
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A type of electricity that occurs due to an imbalance of charges.
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A type of electricity which is a continuous flow of electrons.
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2 types of current electricity
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electricity can be generated through various methods:
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types of power plants used to generate electricity
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a type of power plant that uses nuclear fission reaction and uranium as fuel
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NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS use _______ reaction and _______ as fuel.
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a type of power plant that has higher density than fossil fuels and release large amounts of energy.
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a type of power plant considered as a low-carbon energy source.
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produced by harnessing the gravitational force of flowing water
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a type of power plant that emits fewer greenhouse gases
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a type of power plant that uses steam coal as a source to generate electricity and consequently emit a significant amount of harmful gases.
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COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS use _____ ____ as a source to generate electricity.
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a type of power plant used for small-scale production of electric power.
Installed where there is no easy availability or alternative power sources.
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a type of power plant that uses natural heat from the earth to power steam turbines in order to produce electricity.
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GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT is a type of power plant that uses _______ ____ from the earth to power steam turbines in order to produce electricity.
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a type of power plant that emits lower levels of harmful gases.
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a type of power plant that converts energy from the sun into thermal or electrical energy using one of the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source.
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SOLAR POWER PLANTS convert energy from the ___ into _______ or electrical energy.
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can be constructed on agricultural lands without causing any interruption to cultivation activities.
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a type of power plant that requires huge capital expenditures
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closed loop that allows current to flow
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powers countless innovative applications in modern society
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a cornerstone of INNOVATION
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Challenges of electricity:
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the FUTURE of electricity lies in _________ _________.
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electricity is governed by a _______ ___________ _________ that ensures safety, reliability, and fairness in distribution.
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electrical safety objectives:
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a hazardous workplace due to the presence of various physical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
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one of the most dangerous hazards
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High voltage in ________ _____ _____ can cause electrocution or serious burns if they come into close contact with person or equipment.
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Prevention of overhead power lines:
Maintain a safe distance of (a) ft.
a must for extension cords
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all electrical tools must be (a) unless double-insulated.
(a) procedures must be performed before conducting any electrical maintenance or repairs.
__________ ________ can lead to overheating; causes fire.
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All electrical equipment should be equipped with ______ _____ _______ __________ protection to prevent electrocution in case of accidental contact with water.
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PPE:
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If a resistor of 10Ω has a voltage of 5V across it, the current flowing through the resistor can be calculated using the Ohm's law:
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A circuit has a resistance of 25Ω, and the current flowing through it is 2A. What is the voltage across the circuit?
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A 12V battery is connected to a resistor, and the current measured in the circuit is 0.6A. What is the resistance of the resistor?
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2 types of circuit connection:
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a type of circuit connection wherein components are end-to-end so that there is only one path for current to flow.
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a type of circuit connection wherein components are connected across the same two points, creating multiple paths for current to flow.
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current flows through all components in the circuit because there is only one path.
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voltage is divided among the components. sum of voltage across each component equals the total supply voltage.
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total resistance in a (a) circuit is the sum of the resistances of each component.
power is distributed among components, with each component dissipating power based on its resistance.
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Consider a series circuit with three resistors: 5Ω, 10Ω, and 15Ω, connected to a 30V power supply. Calculate:
a) total resistance
b) current across each resistor
c) total current of the circuit
d) voltage across each resistor
e) total voltage across the circuit
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voltage is same across each component and equal to the source voltage.
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total current is the sum of all currents
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total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance
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total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance
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each component receives full voltage and the total power is the sum of the power dissipated by each component.
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Consider a parallel circuit with three resistors: 5Ω, 10Ω, and 15Ω, connected to a 30V power supply. Calculate:
a) total resistance
b) current across each resistor
c) total current of the circuit
d) voltage across each resistor
e) total voltage across the circuit
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part of the circuit that can be simplified into two terminals (2 nodes).
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a single element such as voltage source or resistor.
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point of connection between two or more branches
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