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How do you protect humans from electrocution including ground fault interrupters and the electrical current levels?
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∙ 12y ago
You have to be careful around electricity. I suppose using 110v as in the US is safer than the 240v we use in UK and Europe, I am not sure what the record is on this. General rules are always make sure your earth connection is good, always check cords for damage frequently, and for loose connections at plug or appliance. If using an appliance in the garden I always use an extra RCD device which will cut the power if any earth leakage is detected. Don't use electric appliances outside if is raining or in wet grass.
Don't do repairs to wiring, sockets, etc, unless you are sure of the right procedure, and always isolate the supply before opening anything up. And tell anyone else in the house what you are doing so they are not taken by surprise when you switch back on.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoI have the same question for my project that im doing right now!!
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Are Voltage and Current two important components to robotics?
Voltage and current are important parameters in any electrical and electronic devices and apparatus, including robotics.
How does a pressure to current converter works?
An electrical circuit is an example of an electrical pressure to electrical current convertor.
What is dynamic current?
it is a flow of charge practically from negative to positive terminal
Describe how electrical current flows?
To be precise, a current doesn't flow - a current "is". Although many people - including myself - often use the informal term "a current flows". The particles that make up the current do flow - or move. An electrical current involves the movement of some type of charged particles. Often, these are negative electrons, but there are other possibilities, as well, especially positive holes, and negative or positive ions.
What equipment is needed for testing electrical current?
For measuring electrical Current the electrical equipment used is Amphere meter. This equipment tells the current flow in the equipment.
What is the time factor in electrocution?
There is no "time factor" in electrocution. If any electrical current passes through you then you have been subjected to electrocution. If you are asking about exicution by electrocution, that is different for each person. Most electric chair sentences are "...until dead".
Is it cause for concern when you feel a 'buzz' when you touch a pot on an electrical stove?
ABSOLUTELY If you feel a 'buzz' when you touch a pot on an electrical stove, then there is leakage current where it should not be. Get this fixed immediately! You are in danger of electrocution!
Why you should not use water to extinguish fires caused due to electrical short circuits?
Water is a conductor of electricity, and carries the electrical current. That being said, there is always a risk for electrocution when attempting to extinguish an electrical fire using water.
Does current stay in human body upon electrocution?
No. Current passes through until its source stops, then there is no more current.
Is it possible for a human to close an electrical circuit. Will the electricity go through him or is that not a closed circuit?
Yes, and yes. If electrical current flows through him, then he is part of a closed circuit. If the current is greater than some threshold amount, and it flows through certain specific parts of the body, then the result is the phenomenon known as "electrocution". It isn't pretty.
What is he definition of electrical current?
The current flowing in an electrical circuit.
Are Voltage and Current two important components to robotics?
Voltage and current are important parameters in any electrical and electronic devices and apparatus, including robotics.
What does electrocution mean?
Electrocution is death by means of an electric current passing through the body. The current usually causes the heart to stop, but can also cause death through heating and destruction of tissue.
How does a pressure to current converter works?
An electrical circuit is an example of an electrical pressure to electrical current convertor.
How exactly would one define an on off switch?
An on and off switch is determined by the fact that it has several interrupters that controls the electric current to be able to turn something on and off.
Are electrical generators dangerous?
All electricity can be dangerous. The higher the voltage and current capacity of the generator, the more dangerous it can be. Besides the danger of electrocution you hav eto make sure you don't get anything caught in a rotating part or perhaps burnt by a hot surface.
When you press the switch after the fuse has melted the light bulb will not glow explain?
The fuse has disconnected the power (the wire inside melted) because the current got too high. That's why fuses are used, otherwise there is great danger of fire or electrocution with electrical faults.
