Electricity at Home (VCE SSCE Physics): Quizzes
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What voltage does the Australian mains supply provide to household circuits?
What voltage does the Australian mains supply provide to household circuits?
At what frequency does Australian mains electricity alternate?
At what frequency does Australian mains electricity alternate?
Why are household appliances connected in parallel rather than series?
Why are household appliances connected in parallel rather than series?
Each gets full & works independently
How many megajoules (MJ) are in one kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
How many megajoules (MJ) are in one kilowatt-hour (kWh)?
A heater runs for 3 hours. How much energy does it use?
A heater runs for 3 hours. How much energy does it use?
An TV operates at . What current does it draw (in mA)?
An TV operates at . What current does it draw (in mA)?
Which appliance type uses the largest percentage of household electricity?
Which appliance type uses the largest percentage of household electricity?
Heating and cooling (40%)
A device runs 4 hours at 0.30 $/kWh. What's the cost?
A device runs 4 hours at 0.30 $/kWh. What's the cost?
60 cents
What does a higher star rating on an appliance energy label indicate?
What does a higher star rating on an appliance energy label indicate?
More efficient with lower running costs
How much voltage typically drops across household connecting wires and fuses?
How much voltage typically drops across household connecting wires and fuses?
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