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Robotics Worksheet: Robot Batteries

Robotics lesson 4: Power for robots · Set 29 · 40 questions
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Robot tip (Holds ÷ uses): Hours = capacity in mAh ÷ current in mA (2000 mAh ÷ 500 mA = 4 hours). Percent: blocks = 100% ÷ % used per block; time = blocks × minutes per block. Cells in series add up: 4 cells of 1.5 V give 6 V.

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  1. 1.🔋 Many robots on far-away planets get energy from … (a) wind-up keys (b) shop batteries (c) petrol pumps (d) sunlight (solar panels)
  2. 2.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 60% and charging adds 10% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  3. 3.🔋 Battery capacity (how much it holds) is often written in … (a) kg (b) km (c) mAh (d) °C
  4. 4.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 90% and charging adds 10% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  5. 5.🔋 A robot runs on 6 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  6. 6.🔋 A robot uses 5% of its battery every 2 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  7. 7.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1000 mAh and the robot uses 500 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  8. 8.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1250 mAh and the robot uses 250 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  9. 9.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 100%. Each lap of the track uses 25%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  10. 10.🔋 A robot runs on 4 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  11. 11.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 80%. Each lap of the track uses 5%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  12. 12.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 85% and charging adds 5% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  13. 13.🔋 A robot uses 2% of its battery every 4 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  14. 14.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 400 mAh and the robot uses 100 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  15. 15.🔋 What powers most moving robots? (a) a rechargeable battery (b) a candle (c) a tiny magnet (d) a water tank
  16. 16.🔋 A robot uses 25% of its battery every 5 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  17. 17.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1400 mAh and the robot uses 200 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  18. 18.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 60%. Each lap of the track uses 20%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  19. 19.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 70% and charging adds 5% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  20. 20.🔋 A robot runs on 3 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  21. 21.🔋 A robot uses 10% of its battery every 1 minute. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  22. 22.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 750 mAh and the robot uses 250 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  23. 23.🔋 A robot runs on 8 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  24. 24.🔋 A robot uses 25% of its battery every 3 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  25. 25.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 100%. Each lap of the track uses 10%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  26. 26.🔋 What should you do with a swollen or damaged robot battery? (a) give it to an adult (b) charge it again (c) squeeze it flat (d) throw it in a fire
  27. 27.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 2000 mAh and the robot uses 500 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  28. 28.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 65% and charging adds 5% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  29. 29.🔋 A robot arm bolted to a factory floor usually gets its power from … (a) a power cable (b) a solar panel (c) a wind-up key (d) a coin cell
  30. 30.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1500 mAh and the robot uses 500 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  31. 31.🔋 A robot uses 4% of its battery every 3 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  32. 32.🔋 A robot uses 2% of its battery every 3 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  33. 33.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 60% and charging adds 20% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  34. 34.🔋 A robot uses 2% of its battery every 6 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  35. 35.🔋 A robot uses 25% of its battery every 4 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  36. 36.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1000 mAh and the robot uses 200 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  37. 37.🔋 A robot uses 20% of its battery every 6 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  38. 38.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 0% and charging adds 20% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  39. 39.🔋 A robot uses 25% of its battery every 6 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  40. 40.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 75% and charging adds 25% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?

Answer key

  1. sunlight (solar panels)
  2. 40
  3. mAh
  4. 10
  5. 9
  6. 40
  7. 2
  8. 5
  9. 4
  10. 6
  11. 16
  12. 30
  13. 200
  14. 4
  15. a rechargeable battery
  16. 20
  17. 7
  18. 3
  19. 60
  20. 4.5
  21. 10
  22. 3
  23. 12
  24. 12
  25. 10
  26. give it to an adult
  27. 4
  28. 70
  29. a power cable
  30. 3
  31. 75
  32. 150
  33. 20
  34. 300
  35. 16
  36. 5
  37. 30
  38. 50
  39. 24
  40. 10

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