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Why are parallel circuits commonly used in homes?
Why are parallel circuits commonly used in homes?
- Because they require less wiring
- Because they reduce the risk of electrical fires
- Because they increase the overall resistance
- Because they allow multiple devices and lights to operate independently (correct)
What happens when you connect too many devices in a parallel circuit?
What happens when you connect too many devices in a parallel circuit?
- The circuit becomes overloaded and poses a risk of electrical fires (correct)
- The overall resistance decreases
- The devices start to work more efficiently
- The current remains stable
What is the purpose of earthing in electrical appliances?
What is the purpose of earthing in electrical appliances?
- To increase the voltage
- To reduce the current
- To improve the efficiency
- To prevent electric shocks (correct)
What color is the earth wire in a washing machine?
What color is the earth wire in a washing machine?
What happens when a live wire touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What happens when a live wire touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What is a short circuit?
What is a short circuit?
What is the function of a fuse?
What is the function of a fuse?
What happens when a circuit breaker detects a surge in current?
What happens when a circuit breaker detects a surge in current?
Why is it important to manage the load on each circuit?
Why is it important to manage the load on each circuit?
What is the primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the main motivation behind illegal connections for some individuals?
What is the main motivation behind illegal connections for some individuals?
What is a consequence of illegal connections?
What is a consequence of illegal connections?
What is a safety hazard posed by illegal connections?
What is a safety hazard posed by illegal connections?
What is a solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is a solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is the primary purpose of Lightning Rods?
What is the primary purpose of Lightning Rods?
Why do some areas resort to illegal connections?
Why do some areas resort to illegal connections?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a risk associated with illegal connections?
What is a risk associated with illegal connections?
What is a benefit of promoting legal connections?
What is a benefit of promoting legal connections?
What is the primary advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the primary advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the purpose of the earth wire in a washing machine?
What is the purpose of the earth wire in a washing machine?
What happens when a live wire accidentally touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What happens when a live wire accidentally touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker?
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker?
What is the consequence of a short circuit?
What is the consequence of a short circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse?
What is the primary function of a fuse?
Why is it important to manage the load on each circuit?
Why is it important to manage the load on each circuit?
What is the benefit of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the benefit of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the purpose of earthing in electrical appliances?
What is the purpose of earthing in electrical appliances?
What is the main purpose of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the main purpose of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the primary motivation behind illegal connections for some communities?
What is the primary motivation behind illegal connections for some communities?
What is the primary risk associated with illegal connections?
What is the primary risk associated with illegal connections?
What is the primary advantage of promoting legal connections?
What is the primary advantage of promoting legal connections?
What is the primary purpose of Lightning Rods?
What is the primary purpose of Lightning Rods?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is the primary benefit of extending legal access to electricity?
What is the primary benefit of extending legal access to electricity?
What is a consequence of service disruptions caused by illegal connections?
What is a consequence of service disruptions caused by illegal connections?
What is a solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is a solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is the primary benefit of analyzing the dangers of illegal connections?
What is the primary benefit of analyzing the dangers of illegal connections?
What happens to the resistance in a parallel circuit when more devices are added?
What happens to the resistance in a parallel circuit when more devices are added?
What is the main reason why parallel circuits are commonly used in homes?
What is the main reason why parallel circuits are commonly used in homes?
What is the primary function of the earth wire in a washing machine?
What is the primary function of the earth wire in a washing machine?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?
What happens when a short circuit occurs in a circuit?
What happens when a short circuit occurs in a circuit?
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in a circuit?
What is the primary function of a circuit breaker in a circuit?
Why is earthing important in electrical appliances?
Why is earthing important in electrical appliances?
What is the primary benefit of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the primary benefit of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the consequence of not managing the load on each circuit?
What is the consequence of not managing the load on each circuit?
What is a primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers in homes?
What is a primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers in homes?
What is a common motivation behind illegal electricity connections in areas with no legal access?
What is a common motivation behind illegal electricity connections in areas with no legal access?
What is a consequence of illegal connections on the power grid?
What is a consequence of illegal connections on the power grid?
What is a primary benefit of promoting legal connections and extending access to electricity?
What is a primary benefit of promoting legal connections and extending access to electricity?
What is the primary function of Lightning Rods?
What is the primary function of Lightning Rods?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a primary risk associated with illegal connections?
What is a primary risk associated with illegal connections?
What is a solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is a solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is a primary benefit of analyzing the dangers of illegal connections?
What is a primary benefit of analyzing the dangers of illegal connections?
What is a common characteristic of illegal connections?
What is a common characteristic of illegal connections?
What is the primary mechanism that prevents electric shocks in a parallel circuit?
What is the primary mechanism that prevents electric shocks in a parallel circuit?
What is the primary concern when connecting multiple devices in a parallel circuit?
What is the primary concern when connecting multiple devices in a parallel circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the primary consequence of a short circuit?
What is the primary consequence of a short circuit?
What is the primary advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the primary advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the primary risk associated with illegal connections in terms of human safety?
What is the primary risk associated with illegal connections in terms of human safety?
What is the primary benefit of promoting legal access to electricity?
What is the primary benefit of promoting legal access to electricity?
What is the primary function of Lightning Rods in terms of lightning protection?
What is the primary function of Lightning Rods in terms of lightning protection?
What is the primary consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is the primary consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is the primary advantage of analyzing the dangers of illegal connections?
What is the primary advantage of analyzing the dangers of illegal connections?
What is the primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is a common consequence of illegal connections?
What is a common consequence of illegal connections?
Why do some individuals or communities resort to illegal connections?
Why do some individuals or communities resort to illegal connections?
What is the primary purpose of Lightning Rods?
What is the primary purpose of Lightning Rods?
What is a potential solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is a potential solution to addressing illegal connections?
What is the primary advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the primary advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the primary function of the earth wire in a washing machine?
What is the primary function of the earth wire in a washing machine?
What happens when a live wire accidentally touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What happens when a live wire accidentally touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the primary function of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What happens when a Lightning Rod is struck by lightning?
What happens when a Lightning Rod is struck by lightning?
Why do some individuals opt for illegal electricity connections?
Why do some individuals opt for illegal electricity connections?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a consequence of electricity theft for utility companies?
What is a safety hazard posed by illegal connections?
What is a safety hazard posed by illegal connections?
What is the primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the primary function of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers?
What is the main advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What is the main advantage of using parallel circuits in homes?
What happens when a live wire accidentally touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What happens when a live wire accidentally touches the metal casing of an appliance?
What is the purpose of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the purpose of a fuse in a circuit?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the consequence of overloading a parallel circuit?
What is the function of a circuit breaker?
What is the function of a circuit breaker?
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