Electrical Energy Basics
11 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Why is the size of wires and cables used in energy transmission important?

  • To make the transmission lines more visible
  • To reduce cost
  • To minimize power losses and improve efficiency (correct)
  • To increase the voltage
  • What type of energy is electrical energy a form of?

  • Potential energy
  • Thermal energy
  • Nuclear energy
  • Kinetic energy (correct)
  • What is the role of substations in the transmission of electricity?

  • To generate electricity
  • To distribute electricity to consumers
  • To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
  • To increase or decrease voltage (correct)
  • What happens to the voltage as it travels from the source to consumers?

    <p>It decreases for safe levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a step-up transformer?

    <p>To increase the voltage for efficient transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a step-up transformer?

    <p>To increase the voltage of electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of transmission lines?

    <p>To support the transmission of electricity over long distances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard alternating current supply voltage in the Philippines?

    <p>220V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a step-down transformer?

    <p>To decrease the voltage for safe household use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of power generating plants?

    <p>To generate electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Electric Power Grid?

    <p>To provide a network for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Electricity: Sources of Electrical Energy
    12 questions

    Electricity: Sources of Electrical Energy

    WarmheartedSnowflakeObsidian avatar
    WarmheartedSnowflakeObsidian
    Vidyut (Electricity)
    6 questions

    Vidyut (Electricity)

    PreciousColosseum avatar
    PreciousColosseum
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser