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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Photon336

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Photon336 omg ty

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it said it was incorrect

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i have another chance to get it right

OpenStudy (photon336):

what??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it was incorrect

OpenStudy (photon336):

@whpalmer4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@whpalmer4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@caozeyuan

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

which is incorrect?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

I guess D

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

A, B not very sound, so probavbly D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks, do u have time for a couple more?

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

sure

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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.

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

well, D you always waste energy somewhere

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i was think that too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

B, I guess

OpenStudy (anonymous):

agreed

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got this one wrong last time

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think i put A

OpenStudy (anonymous):

but now i think its C

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

Nom A is correct, motor means generation of motion from electricity and generator is well, a generator

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it was right (:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (caozeyuan):

looks like C is the best

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A or D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im thinkin a little more A tho

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@FortyTheRapper

OpenStudy (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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