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An electric fan plugged into a wall outlet runs on direct current?
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All household wiring uses alternating current. Only a universal motor that has a brush and commutator will run on both AC and DC as long as the voltages are the same as the nameplate states.
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An electric clothes dryer has a resistance of 16 ohms It draws 15 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
We know that Voltage = Current x Resistance, so if E = I x R, then E = 20 x 12 = 240 volts, and the dryer must be plugged into a 240 volt outlet.
What are the fireplaces that are electric called?
They are called Electric Fireplaces. They come in many styles, colors and designs. They can be either plugged into a standard 120v outlet or hardwired to the home at 270v.
Electric current changes direction repeatedly is called?
AC current (alternating current) like in a wall outlet
What is unidirectional current controller device?
A unidirectional current controller device is a type of electrical on/off switch. In order for an item to work that is plugged into a particular outlet, the switch must be in the on position. It is like having lamps plugged into outlets that are controlled by only one switch.
A hair dryer uses 1.2 kW of power when it is plugged into a 120V outlet and is turned on What is the current taken by the hair dryer?
The formula you are looking for is I = W/E. W = kW x 1000.
Will an electric dryer shock if it is plugged into an electric stove outlet?
You bet it will.
Can magic jet be used only in the electric outlet?
Can the magic jet be plugged in the electrical outlet without the internet.
Does a PS3 use electrical energy?
A PS3 must be plugged in to an electric outlet
Can you try to start you riding lawn mower while the charger is plugged into an electric outlet?
Yes.it has more starting power when it is plugged in
Is it a fire hazard when the wall outlet that has an electric heater plugged into it is hot?
Yes and Very Possible! Bad connections cause heat so the outlet may be defectice. The outlet or the supply line may also not be rated to supply the current (amperage) required by the heater.
Could a 1650 watt outdoor electric grill be plugged into a regular household outlet?
yes
What type of energy provided by the lamp helps Jan read?
Electromagnetic energy, electrical lighting is one of the many ways electrical energy is used. Electric current flows in these devices when they are connected to batteries or plugged into an electric outlet. An electric device uses the electrical energy provided by the current flowing in the device.
How does an electric stapler work?
Electric staplers must be plugged into an outlet. You put the paper between the slots of the stapler and you papers will be stapled automatically.
An electric clothes dryer has a resistance of 16 ohms It draws 15 A of current What is the voltage in volts of the wall outlet that it is plugged into?
We know that Voltage = Current x Resistance, so if E = I x R, then E = 20 x 12 = 240 volts, and the dryer must be plugged into a 240 volt outlet.
What type of electric current changes direction?
AC current (alternating current) like in a wall outlet
What causes too much current in a 220 outlet?
The fuse is what restricts how much current you can draw from an outlet. If you have the wrong fuse you can draw more power than intended from an outlet - but only if the appliance plugged in can use it up. To get too much power out of an outlet, with a suitable appliance plugged in, then you also have to have a higher voltage in the outlet. And for that to happen, something has to be seriously wrong higher upp in the supply chain.
Is it good to have an octopus connection?
Generally, no. We usually try to avoid having a lot of things plugged into one outlet, which is the usual meaning of "octopus connection" when we talk about things electrical. If we get a lot of stuff plugged into one outlet or a single outlet strip, we could approach (or exceed) the current rating on the outlet and end up tripping a circuit breaker. Less things plugged in is better.
