While performing chores, Maria noticed that she would get shocked each time she touched her washing machine. Which of the following statements is not a reasonable explanation for what could have been happening? A. Electricity had built up in the washing machine. B. There was a ground wire attached to the outlet. C. Since electricity flows "downhill," it was trying to travel through Maria to reach the Earth. D. There was no third-prong option in the plug or outlet.
@Photon336
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it said it was incorrect
i have another chance to get it right
what??
it was incorrect
@whpalmer4
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@caozeyuan
which is incorrect?
C
I guess D
A, B not very sound, so probavbly D
ok thanks, do u have time for a couple more?
sure
Which of the following statements is the most accurate? A. Energy transfer is completely efficient. B. Energy transfers can be used to create perpetual-motion machines. C. Energy cannot be transferred to other forms. D. Energy transfers are never 100% efficient.
well, D you always waste energy somewhere
i was think that too
A particular power source contains a chemical that releases electrons on one side and a chemical that accepts the electrons on the other side. This flow of electrons from one side to the other provides power. What power source does this process describe? A. An electric cord B. A battery C. An electromagnet D. An electric outlet
B, I guess
agreed
i got this one wrong last time
Which power source uses the rotation of giant magnets to create electricity, which is then directed to the electric outlets in people's homes? A. An electric generator B. An electric battery C. An electric motor D. Electromagnetism
i think i put A
but now i think its C
Nom A is correct, motor means generation of motion from electricity and generator is well, a generator
it was right (:
Before dinner, Mr. Larsen pushes his daughter Sally on her swing for a few minutes. The chain creaks and rubs against the metal hook at the top of the bar as she swings through the air. After he stops pushing her, she slows down and eventually stops. This example shows that: A. energy is converted between forms with complete efficiency. B. energy is destroyed by friction and vibration. C. energy is transferred to friction and vibration as it is converted between different forms. D. energy is created as Sally's dad begins to push her
looks like C is the best
A malfunction at a power station causes a power surge in certain homes near the station. Some televisions and computers begin malfunctioning in the affected areas. What should the home owners purchase to protect their devices from future problems such as this? A. A surge protector B. A ground wire C. A circuit board D. A circuit protector
A or D
im thinkin a little more A tho
@FortyTheRapper
Idk. Would it be A? We use those alot in the real world atleast, like when we buy the 5 set electrical outlets to plug all our computers, tvs, etc. That's why our technology doesn't go out every 5 minutes
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