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What uses electricity at home

Science · Energy · ages 8-9
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  1. Which of these is powered by batteries, not a wall plug?

    • TV
    • Remote control
    • Washing machine

  2. Which of these uses electricity to work?

    • Fridge
    • Wooden spoon
    • Paper book

  3. Electricity is a form of energy.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. A flashlight has no cord or plug. How does it get power?

    • From batteries inside it
    • From the wall socket
    • It does not need power

  5. Which group lists appliances that all use electricity?

    • Fridge, rock, pillow
    • Toaster, book, spoon
    • Fridge, TV, toaster

  6. A microwave can heat food without any electricity.

    Circle one:   True   False

  7. The power goes out in a storm. Which of these will still work?

    • The refrigerator
    • The electric oven
    • A battery-powered flashlight

  8. Sam says, 'My bicycle uses electricity because it has wheels.' What is wrong with his idea?

    • Sam is right, all wheels need electricity
    • Wheels do not need electricity; Sam pedals the bike himself
    • Bicycles use batteries instead of pedals
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  1. Remote control · A remote control usually runs on batteries. TVs and washing machines plug into the wall.
  2. Fridge · A fridge needs electricity to keep food cold. A wooden spoon and a book do not use electricity.
  3. True · Electricity is energy that can make devices light up, heat up, or move.
  4. From batteries inside it · A flashlight stores energy in batteries instead of plugging into the wall.
  5. Fridge, TV, toaster · Fridge, TV, and toaster all need electricity. Rocks, pillows, books, and spoons do not.
  6. False · A microwave needs electricity to heat food. Without power, it will not turn on.
  7. A battery-powered flashlight · The flashlight uses stored battery power, so it still works. The fridge and oven need mains electricity, which is out.
  8. Wheels do not need electricity; Sam pedals the bike himself · A regular bicycle moves from pedaling, not electricity. Having wheels does not mean something uses electric power.
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