Glencoe Physical Science

Chapter 7: Electricity

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
In which type of circuit does current have only one loop to flow through?
A)parallel
B)series
C)open
D)uniform
2
In which type of circuit are there two or more branches for current to move through?
A)parallel
B)series
C)open
D)uniform
3
What is the standard voltage difference of electrical energy entering homes in the United States?
A)220 V
B)12 V
C)120 V
D)1200 V
4
The purpose of fuses and circuit breakers is to _________.
A)prevent circuits from overheating
B)prevent breaks in the circuit
C)allow circuits to be overloaded
D)decrease the resistance in a series circuit
5
The rate at which electrical energy is converted to another form of energy is called __________.
A)energy transformation
B)hydroelectricity
C)transmission
D)electrical power
6
Electrical power is expressed in __________.
A)amperes
B)volts
C)ohms
D)watts
7
How much electrical energy is used by an appliance that draws 13 A of current at a voltage difference of 200 V for 1h?
A)26 kWh
B)2600 W
C)2.6 kWh
D)15.38 W
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