Practice Earthing (Grounding) - 5.2.6.3 | Module 5: Electricity and Magnetism | IB Board Grade 9 Physics
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5.2.6.3 - Earthing (Grounding)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of earthing?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about safety.

Question 2

Easy

Name one appliance that requires earthing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's often large and metal.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of earthing?

  • Isolation of electrical appliances
  • Directing fault currents to ground
  • Increasing voltage

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens if there's a fault.

Question 2

True or False: Earthing protects users from electric shocks.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about safety measures in electrical systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

An electrical appliance has a faulty casing, and without earthing, the user experiences a shock. If the resistance of the fault path through the user is 50 ohms, calculate the safe path required for current flow if the appliance is operating on 240 volts.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use Ohm's Law to find the current and think about what resistance is needed.

Question 2

Consider a lightning strike hitting a building. Describe how the earthing system should function to prevent damage and ensure safety.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of grounding in high voltage scenarios.

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