See if you know the answers
to these important electrical safety questions.
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see if your answer is correct
1.
Electric company power lines carry up to:
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(A) 120
volts |
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(B) 240
volts |
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(C) 500
volts |
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(D) 500,000
volts |
2.
Most electric company lines are:
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(A)
Bare and dangerous to touch |
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(B) Insulated
and touchable |
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(C) Bare,
but okay to touch |
3.
Electricity travels at the rate of:
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(A)
120 MPH |
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(B) 2,800
feet per second |
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(C) 186,300
miles per second (speed of light) |
4.
Which of the following can conduct electricity:
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(A)
Metal |
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(B)
Tree Limbs |
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(C) Human
Body |
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(D) All
of the above |
5.
How much voltage is needed to hurt or kill people:
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(A) 120
volts |
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(B)
240 volts |
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(C) More
than 240 volts |
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(D) Any
voltage |
6.
If you see a downed, or low hanging, electric company line
you should:
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(A) Move
it out of the way and call the electric company |
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(B) Don't
worry about it |
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(C) Stay
clear and call the electric company immediately |
7.
TRUE or
FALSE:
It is safe to touch an
electric company power line with a pole, antenna, or other
object.
8.
TRUE or
FALSE:
It is safe to climb a tree
located near a power line as long as the limbs aren't touching
the line.
9.
TRUE or
FALSE:
Power lines coming from
the transformer to your house are covered and okay to touch.
10.
TRUE or
FALSE:
Birds can safely sit on
power wires that would kill people.
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