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8TH GRADE PRACTICE

Physics Problems: Work and current power, Grade 8

Electrical energy, heating and safety.

6 problems across 4 sub-topics
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6 problems
Position in this set: 1 from 6

Problem #55

Operation, power and energy consumption

Evaluate the statement: Energy transferred by an electric field to charges and converted by a device into other forms.

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  1. At constant voltage and current, work is equal to their product times time.

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Position in this set: 2 from 6

Problem #56

Operation, power and energy consumption

Evaluate the statement: The concept “Electric current power” means: A household meter measures the work done by a current, usually expressed in kilowatt-hours.

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  1. The power on the device plate helps to estimate the current, energy consumption and permissible network load.

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Position in this set: 3 from 6

Problem #57

Current work

The lamp operates at a voltage of 220 V and a current of 0.5 A for 120 s. Find the power and work of the current.

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Position in this set: 4 from 6

Problem #58

Thermal effect of current and safety

Evaluate the statement: The amount of heat in a conductor is equal to the product of the square of the current, resistance and time.

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  1. Doubling the current quadruples the heat, so overloading the wiring is especially dangerous.

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Position in this set: 5 from 6

Problem #59

Thermal effect of current and safety

Evaluate the statement: The term “Short Circuit” means: Safe operation requires proper insulation, grounding, protective devices and absence of contact with live parts.

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  1. A fuse or circuit breaker breaks the circuit before the wires overheat and a fire occurs.

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Position in this set: 6 from 6

Problem #60

Joule-Lenz law

A current of 2 A flows through a 5 Ohm resistor for 60 s. How much heat will be released?

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