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Robotics Worksheet: Robot Batteries

Robotics lesson 4: Power for robots · Set 408 · 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.🔋 A robot uses 25% of its battery every 5 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  2. 2.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 0% and charging adds 5% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  3. 3.🔋 A robot arm bolted to a factory floor usually gets its power from … (a) a power cable (b) a coin cell (c) a solar panel (d) a wind-up key
  4. 4.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 2500 mAh and the robot uses 500 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  5. 5.🔋 What powers most moving robots? (a) a candle (b) a rechargeable battery (c) a water tank (d) a tiny magnet
  6. 6.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 800 mAh and the robot uses 400 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  7. 7.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1500 mAh and the robot uses 250 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  8. 8.🔋 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%?
  9. 9.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 0% and charging adds 25% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  10. 10.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 80%. Each lap of the track uses 20%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  11. 11.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 65% and charging adds 5% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  12. 12.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 250 mAh and the robot uses 250 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  13. 13.🔋 A robot runs on 2 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  14. 14.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 0% and charging adds 10% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  15. 15.🔋 A robot runs on 6 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  16. 16.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1200 mAh and the robot uses 400 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  17. 17.🔋 A robot uses 5% of its battery every 6 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  18. 18.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1600 mAh and the robot uses 200 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  19. 19.🔋 What does a robot vacuum do when its battery is low? (a) keeps going for ever (b) explodes (c) goes back to its dock (d) turns into a car
  20. 20.🔋 What should you do with a swollen or damaged robot battery? (a) throw it in a fire (b) charge it again (c) give it to an adult (d) squeeze it flat
  21. 21.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 500 mAh and the robot uses 250 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  22. 22.🔋 A robot uses 10% of its battery every 2 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  23. 23.🔋 A robot uses 2% of its battery every 4 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  24. 24.🔋 A robot runs on 8 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  25. 25.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 400 mAh and the robot uses 200 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  26. 26.🔋 A robot uses 25% of its battery every 1 minute. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  27. 27.🔋 A robot runs on 4 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  28. 28.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1200 mAh and the robot uses 200 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  29. 29.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 10%. Each lap of the track uses 5%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  30. 30.🔋 A robot runs on 3 cells of 1.5 V joined in series. What is the total voltage (in volts)? =
  31. 31.🔋 A robot uses 4% of its battery every 1 minute. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  32. 32.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 40% and charging adds 20% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  33. 33.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 25% and charging adds 25% every 10 minutes. How many minutes until it is full (100%)?
  34. 34.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 70%. Each lap of the track uses 10%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  35. 35.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 1000 mAh and the robot uses 1000 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  36. 36.🔋 A robot uses 10% of its battery every 6 minutes. How many minutes does a full battery (100%) last?
  37. 37.🔋 A robot’s battery is at 50%. Each lap of the track uses 25%. How many laps can it do before the battery reaches 0%?
  38. 38.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 500 mAh and the robot uses 100 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  39. 39.🔋 A robot’s battery holds 6000 mAh and the robot uses 1000 mA. For how many hours can it run?
  40. 40.🔋 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%?

Answer key

  1. 20
  2. 200
  3. a power cable
  4. 5
  5. a rechargeable battery
  6. 2
  7. 6
  8. 4
  9. 40
  10. 4
  11. 70
  12. 1
  13. 3
  14. 100
  15. 9
  16. 3
  17. 120
  18. 8
  19. goes back to its dock
  20. give it to an adult
  21. 2
  22. 20
  23. 200
  24. 12
  25. 2
  26. 4
  27. 6
  28. 6
  29. 2
  30. 4.5
  31. 25
  32. 30
  33. 30
  34. 7
  35. 1
  36. 60
  37. 2
  38. 5
  39. 6
  40. 3

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