Practice Household Appliances: Physics in Everyday Life - 1.4 | Physics in Action: Technology and Society | IB IMYP Grade 8 Physics
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1.4 - Household Appliances: Physics in Everyday Life

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the Joule heating effect refer to?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how a toaster works.

Question 2

Easy

Name one appliance that uses an electric motor.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider common household devices that move or mix.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What principle explains how electric motors work?

  • Friction
  • Electromagnetism
  • Gravity

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for the physics concept that involves magnets.

Question 2

True or False: All household appliances consume the same amount of energy.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how varying features affect energy use.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a new energy-efficient kettle. What features would you incorporate to reduce energy consumption, and what physics principles would support your design?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about materials that retain heat effectively.

Question 2

A refrigerator uses 400 kWh of energy per year. How much money would it cost if your electricity rate is $0.12 per kWh?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate total expenses by simply multiplying the usage by the cost per unit.

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