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istribution of Electrici 1 Label the components in the electrical power transmission and distribution system and state the voltage for cach component. For the components where the voltage is stepped up or stepped down, write the voltage that leaves that component. Some of the answers in the box below may be used more than once. gle} Main intake sub-station Transformer station _National Grid Network Heavy industry Distribution sub-station 132 kV. 33kV 11kV 415V 240V on ca Power station Ouwine @ ai) (b) Voltage: (©) Voltage: [see] — i) Boog error remem ono aE (iii) a co) (f) Voltage: (©) Voltage: (d) Voltage: ooo Light industry wi (h) Voltage: o, 9 Homes @ Voltage: (g) Voltage: @ Voltage: or 2 Label the parts of the home electrical wiring system. (a) © ) Electric meter Consumer unit sooo @ © } G wo } ig circuit (s) Function (©) Circuit breaker [uatestve | (i) Single phase wiring ‘Match the type and the function of the following electrical wiring system. (ii) Electric energy usage more than 10 KW or 50.A. One eyele "| P: Peak Gi) 3-phase wiring “Onecyele 7 (iv) Commonly used by | commercial and industrial areas [Ea ee eens (v) Used by rural housing areas 5 Match the examples of the appliances for 2-pin plug and 3-pin plug correctly. ‘Types of plug (a) 2-pin plug (b) 3-pin plug Example (Radio (iii) Oven (iv) Electrical mosquito repellent 6 Label the structure of a 3-pin plug in the diagram below and state the colours of the wires. pe Kai replaces a malfunction plug of an electrical appliance. A wire is not connected during the replacement. [yl Colour @) | © (b) >) Gi (c) p>] Gi) (d@) SCIENCE IN DAILY LIFE Can the electrical appliance functions when the switch is on? 7 Complete the following statement regarding a fuse. (a) Fuse is composed of ______ that has _ melting point. (b) An earth wire isa ___ wire that prevents a person from getting an electric shock. (©) Function of fuse and the earth wire: Component Function Fuse Gi) Earth wire 8 Name the following types of fuse. The common fuse rating is 2 1A,2A,3A,5A,10A and 13. @ ) 9 Determine the suitable rating of fuse to be used in the following appliances. (@) Toaster (b) Electric kettle — 1500 W, 120 V_| 10 Underline the correct answer for the following statement. (a) The function of (a circuit breaker / an earth wire ) is to carry current leakage directly to the Earth and thus prevent electrocution. (b) A Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) is used in place of (a fuse / an earth wire ) in some newer electrical appliance. (c) The function of an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) is to break a circuit when ( excess current flow / low current flow ) is detected. 11 Complete the following diagram with the steps in preventing electrical accident, @) &) [© | @ © oO

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