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Understanding Electrical Technology Concepts

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the unit of electrical resistance?

a)

Ampere

b)

Ohm

c)

Volt

d)

Watt

2.

Which of the following is a safety device used to prevent electrical overloads?

a)

Resistor

b)

Capacitor

c)

Circuit Breaker

d)

Transformer

3.

In a DC circuit, what is the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R)?

a)

V=I×RV = I \times R

b)

V=I+RV = I + R

c)

V=IRV = I - R

d)

V=I/RV = I / R

4.

What is the primary source of energy in a coal-fired power station?

a)

Nuclear

b)

Solar

c)

Chemical

d)

Wind

5.

Which of the following materials is commonly used as a conductor in electrical circuits?

a)

Rubber

b)

Glass

c)

Copper

d)

Wood

6.

What is the frequency of the AC mains supply in Great Britain?

a)

50 Hz

b)

60 Hz

c)

100 Hz

d)

120 Hz

7.

Which law states that the induced electromotive force in any closed circuit is equal to the rate of change of the magnetic flux through the circuit?

a)

Ohm's Law

b)

Faraday's Law

c)

Coulomb's Law

d)

Kirchhoff's Law

8.

What is the main purpose of an earth wire in electrical installations?

a)

To provide power

b)

To prevent electrical shock

c)

To increase voltage

d)

To reduce current

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a parallel circuit?

a)

The current is the same through all components

b)

The voltage is the same across all components

c)

The resistance is the same across all components

d)

The power is the same across all components

10.

What is the unit of electric power?

a)

Joule

b)

Newton

c)

Watt

d)

Coulomb

11.

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

a)

Coal

b)

Natural Gas

c)

Wind

d)

Oil

12.

What is the effect of increasing the number of turns in a coil on the induced electromotive force?

a)

It decreases

b)

It remains the same

c)

It increases

d)

It becomes zero

13.

Which component is used to store electrical energy in an electric field?

a)

Resistor

b)

Inductor

c)

Capacitor

d)

Transformer

14.

What is the typical voltage of a household electrical outlet in Great Britain?

a)

110 V

b)

120 V

c)

230 V

d)

240 V

15.

Which of the following describes the relationship between electricity and magnetism?

a)

Coulomb's Law

b)

Newton's Law

c)

Electromagnetism

d)

Thermodynamics