Mains or battery? Appliances and electrical safety

Question 1

Why is mains electricity more dangerous than a torch (flashlight) battery?

• A. Mains electricity is cold.
• B. Its much higher voltage can push a deadly current through your body.
• C. It is a different colour.
• D. Batteries have no electricity.

Question 2

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: torch (flashlight)?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 3

True or false? Batteries are used in portable devices.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 4

Which is the safest thing to do if an appliance's cable is frayed?

• A. Pull the wires apart.
• B. Wrap it in wet paper.
• C. Stop using it and tell an adult.
• D. Keep using it carefully.

Question 5

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: torch (flashlight)?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 6

True or false? You should never poke anything into a plug socket.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 7

Why is mains electricity more dangerous than a torch (flashlight) battery?

• A. Its much higher voltage can push a deadly current through your body.
• B. Batteries have no electricity.
• C. It is a different colour.
• D. Mains electricity is cold.

Question 8

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: TV remote control?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 9

True or false? Batteries are used in portable devices.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 10

Why do plugs and cables have plastic or rubber coverings?

• A. To keep them warm.
• B. To make them heavier.
• C. Plastic conducts electricity better.
• D. Plastic and rubber are electrical insulators that protect us from shocks.

Question 11

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: toaster?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 12

True or false? It is safe to use a hairdryer in the bath.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 13

Why do plugs and cables have plastic or rubber coverings?

• A. Plastic and rubber are electrical insulators that protect us from shocks.
• B. Plastic conducts electricity better.
• C. To make them heavier.
• D. To keep them warm.

Question 14

Does this usually run on mains electricity or batteries: torch (flashlight)?

• A. mains electricity (plugged into the wall)
• B. batteries (cells)

Question 15

True or false? Batteries are used in portable devices.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 16

Why should you never touch switches or plugs with wet hands?

• A. Water makes plugs rusty instantly.
• B. It makes the light dimmer.
• C. Water can conduct electricity into your body.
• D. Wet hands are too slippery to press.