Mains Electricity Quiz
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What is the most common voltage and frequency combination used in North America?

  • 110 V and 50 Hz
  • 230 V and 50 Hz
  • 120 V and 60 Hz (correct)
  • 240 V and 60 Hz
  • What is the general-purpose alternating-current electric power supply commonly known as?

  • Mains electricity (correct)
  • Solar power
  • Direct current
  • Hydroelectric power
  • What may happen to travellers' portable appliances when used with foreign electrical supplies?

  • Enhanced performance
  • Increased durability
  • No impact
  • Inoperative or damaged (correct)
  • What is the purpose of non-interchangeable plugs and sockets in different regions?

    <p>Provide protection from accidental use of appliances with incompatible voltage and frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nominal voltage and frequency used in much of the world for electrical power?

    <p>230 volts and 50 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of electrical power that is delivered to homes and businesses through the electrical grid in many parts of the world?

    <p>Mains electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nominal voltage and frequency commonly used in much of the world for electrical power?

    <p>230 volts and 50 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common voltage and frequency combination used in North America for electrical power?

    <p>120 volts and 60 Hz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen to travellers' portable appliances when used with foreign electrical supplies?

    <p>They may be inoperative or damaged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of non-interchangeable plugs and sockets in different regions for electrical power?

    <p>Provide protection from accidental use of appliances with incompatible voltage and frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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