Students label power sources as "Mains" or "Batteries" in an educational worksheet.
Worksheet with images of various devices and appliances for students to label as "Mains" or "Batteries" under the topic of Electricity.
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Problem Description:
The task is to label the power sources of various devices as either "Mains" or "Batteries." The goal is to identify whether each device typically uses electricity from a mains power supply (plugged into a wall socket) or batteries.
Solution Approach:
1. Understand the Power Sources:
- Mains: Devices that require a direct connection to an electrical outlet (wall socket) for power.
- Batteries: Devices that operate using internal batteries, which can be disposable or rechargeable.
2. Analyze Each Device:
- Carefully examine each image and determine the typical power source for that device based on common usage.
3. Label Each Device:
- Write "Mains" if the device typically uses a mains power supply.
- Write "Batteries" if the device typically uses batteries.
Step-by-Step Analysis:
#### Row 1:
1. Television:
- Typically plugged into a wall socket for power.
- Label: Mains
2. Vacuum Cleaner:
- Usually plugged into a wall socket for power.
- Label: Mains
3. Smartphone:
- Operates on internal batteries, which can be recharged by plugging into a mains charger.
- Label: Batteries
4. Analog Clock:
- Often powered by batteries, especially older models.
- Label: Batteries
#### Row 2:
5. Fan:
- Typically plugged into a wall socket for continuous operation.
- Label: Mains
6. Toy Car:
- Usually battery-operated for portability.
- Label: Batteries
7. Remote Control:
- Operates on small batteries (e.g., AAA or AA).
- Label: Batteries
8. Air Conditioner:
- Requires a high power supply and is always plugged into a wall socket.
- Label: Mains
#### Row 3:
9. Portable Radio:
- Can operate on batteries for portability but may also have a mains adapter.
- Label: Batteries (primary power source)
10. Flashlight:
- Typically battery-operated.
- Label: Batteries
11. Lamp:
- Usually plugged into a wall socket for power.
- Label: Mains
12. Printer:
- Typically plugged into a wall socket for power.
- Label: Mains
Final Labels:
Here is the completed labeling:
| Image | Label |
|-------------------|-------------|
| Television | Mains |
| Vacuum Cleaner | Mains |
| Smartphone | Batteries |
| Analog Clock | Batteries |
| Fan | Mains |
| Toy Car | Batteries |
| Remote Control | Batteries |
| Air Conditioner | Mains |
| Portable Radio | Batteries |
| Flashlight | Batteries |
| Lamp | Mains |
| Printer | Mains |
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Television} & \text{Mains} \\
\hline
\text{Vacuum Cleaner} & \text{Mains} \\
\hline
\text{Smartphone} & \text{Batteries} \\
\hline
\text{Analog Clock} & \text{Batteries} \\
\hline
\text{Fan} & \text{Mains} \\
\hline
\text{Toy Car} & \text{Batteries} \\
\hline
\text{Remote Control} & \text{Batteries} \\
\hline
\text{Air Conditioner} & \text{Mains} \\
\hline
\text{Portable Radio} & \text{Batteries} \\
\hline
\text{Flashlight} & \text{Batteries} \\
\hline
\text{Lamp} & \text{Mains} \\
\hline
\text{Printer} & \text{Mains} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
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