Practice - Household Appliances: Physics in Everyday Life
Practice Questions
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What does the Joule heating effect refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how a toaster works.
Name one appliance that uses an electric motor.
💡 Hint: Consider common household devices that move or mix.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What principle explains how electric motors work?
💡 Hint: Look for the physics concept that involves magnets.
True or False: All household appliances consume the same amount of energy.
💡 Hint: Think about how varying features affect energy use.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a new energy-efficient kettle. What features would you incorporate to reduce energy consumption, and what physics principles would support your design?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that retain heat effectively.
A refrigerator uses 400 kWh of energy per year. How much money would it cost if your electricity rate is $0.12 per kWh?
💡 Hint: Calculate total expenses by simply multiplying the usage by the cost per unit.
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