Series & Parallel Circuits (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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In which direction does electric current flow in a direct current (DC) circuit?
In which direction does electric current flow in a direct current (DC) circuit?
In one direction only
Which of these provides direct current (DC)?
Which of these provides direct current (DC)?
Cells and batteries
How does DC appear on an oscilloscope screen?
How does DC appear on an oscilloscope screen?
Straight horizontal line
What happens to the electric current in an alternating current (AC) circuit?
What happens to the electric current in an alternating current (AC) circuit?
It changes direction back and forth
What pattern does AC show on an oscilloscope?
What pattern does AC show on an oscilloscope?
A sine wave
What is the average voltage of UK mains electricity?
What is the average voltage of UK mains electricity?
What is the frequency of UK mains electricity?
What is the frequency of UK mains electricity?
How many times does UK mains AC switch direction every second?
How many times does UK mains AC switch direction every second?
100 times
What type of current comes from wall sockets in UK homes?
What type of current comes from wall sockets in UK homes?
Alternating current (AC)
What does the power rating of an appliance tell you?
What does the power rating of an appliance tell you?
Energy used each second
Which appliance has the highest power rating?
Which appliance has the highest power rating?
Electric oven at 3000W
What can happen if you connect a DC device directly to AC mains supply?
What can happen if you connect a DC device directly to AC mains supply?
Equipment damage or danger