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SECTION A
4. Electric current is divided to two types, which is direct current and alternating current. Which of
the following is the correct explanation regarding direct current and alternating current?
Direct current
I. An electric current that flows in one direction only.
II. The shape of the graph of direct current is a wavy line.
Alternating current
A. II and III
B. I and IV
C. I and II
D. III and IV
5. A Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (C.R.O) is used to study the shape of graph of electric current,
direction of current and changes of voltage of direct current and alternating current. Which of the
following fits the correct statement:
SECTION B
SECTION C
(b) (i) State the energy sources that occur in this generator.
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Based on b(i), explain in your own words about how this generator works.
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(a) Based on the picture above, state the two types of energy sources involved to generate electricity.
i)
ii)
(b) Based on (a), what is the importance of generating electricity by using renewable energy sources?
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6.2 Transformers
SECTION A
2) Which of the following statements below is TRUE regarding the definition of a transformer?
A. A transformer consists of two insulated coiled wires and a soft laminated iron core.
B. A device to either increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current.
C. Its constantly changing magnetic field induces electrical current in the secondary coil.
D. There are two types of transformers, which are step-up transformers and step-down
transformers.
4) Which of the following represent the purpose of the iron core in a transformer?
A. To minimize energy lost as heat.
B. To link the magnetic field from the primary coil to the secondary coil.
C. To conduct the current from the primary coil to the secondary coil.
D. To provide a support for the primary coil and the secondary coil.
5) Based on the diagram below, calculate the number of primary coil in the transformer below.
A. 480
B. 240
C. 120
D. 50
SECTION B
SECTION C
1. The following information shows the transformer equation. State the meaning of each letter.
V p Np
Vs = Ns
a) Vp : ____________________________________________________________________
b) Vs : ____________________________________________________________________
c) Np : ____________________________________________________________________
d) Ns : ____________________________________________________________________
2. A bulb with 12 V, 48 W is connected to a transformer. The bulb lights up with normal brightness
when the supply voltage of 240 V a.c. is connected to the ends of P and Q.
a) What is the function of transformer?
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c) If the number of turns in the coil PQ is 200, what is the number of turns in the coil RS? (state
your calculations here)
3) The current through two electrical appliances X and Y when they are in use are given below.
X – 0.7 A
Y–8A
Which of the following sets of fuses would be the most suitable for electrical appliances X and
Y?
A. X – 1 A fuse
Y – 2 A fuse
B. X – 2 A fuse
Y – 12 A fuse
C. X – 3 A fuse
Y – 2 A fuse
D. X – 7 A fuse
Y – 18 A fuse
SECTION B
1. State the function of each component in the electrical transmission and distribution system.
Component Function
Power station
Switch zone
Main substation
Branch substation
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer regarding the safety components in the wiring system at
home.
a) Switch
i) Switches are used for switching ______________ or ______________ an electrical
circuit.
ii) Switches must be inserted in the ________________ wire so that switching off the
appliance will disconnects it from _________________ voltage of the live lead.
b) Fuse
i) A fuse is inserted in a circuit to __________________ the equipment and wiring against
_______________ current flow.
ii) It consists of a ____________________ short wire that heats up easily and
________________ when the current is flowing through it ______________ the value of
the fuse.
iii) When the _________________ of the fuse melts, the electricity supply will be
______________.
iv) The two types of fuses are _________________ fuse and _________________ wire fuse.
SECTION C
b) State two types of metal which can be used as electrical transmission cables in the National Grid
Network.
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c) Voltage values should be increased as the electrical current flows through the cables of the
National Grid Network.
i) What is the type of transformer used before the electric current flows through the cable of the
National Grid Network?
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2. The diagram below shows the transmission and distribution system of electricity.
b) Explain why the national grid network is used in the transmission and distribution of electricity.
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6.4 Transmission and Distribution of Electricity
SECTION A
How much electrical energy is needed for lighting a 40 W fluorescent lamp for 5 hours?
A. 200 kWh
B. 0.2 kWh
C. 0.02 kWh
D. 0.0087 kWh
Calculate the total cost of electricity used if the electrical energy used is 21 cent per unit.
A. RM 0.84
B. RM 1.26
C. RM 2.10
D. RM 13.44
4. A microwave oven rated 1.2 kW, 240 V is connected to a 240 V electricity supply. What is the
current that flows through this appliance?
A. 0.5 A
B. 5 A
C. 15 A
D. 30 A
SECTION B
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer regarding the energy efficiency.
Useful e nergy ()
Energy efficiency = x 100%
Energy( )supplied
SECTION C
b) Calculate the cost of energy that is used by the rice cooker if the cost per kWh is 30 sen.
c) How many stars in the star rating label of an electrical appliance should be used? Explain
your answer.
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