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All other things being equal, short wires. Longer wires cause the voltage to drop somewhat. The thickness of the wire also makes a difference - thicker wire can handle higher current, but the short/long principal is the same.
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What is the name of the component that stores electricity for a short period of time?
capacitor
Why are electric wires insulated?
If you don't have insulation on the wire, then the loops in the coil will touch each other and short to each other. Instead of have x number of turns on the coil, you would basically have a solid conductor if the wire was not insulated.
What is the difference between electrical and electronics?
Electrical Circuit:An Electrical circuit is that which is a connection of conductive wires and other devices whereby the flow of electrons occurs.Electronic Circuit:An Electronic circuit is that which contains at least one active element in a single circuit; whereby the flow of electrons is controlled by another electrical signal. (either voltage or current)In short, an electronic circuit is that in which electricity controls electricity...
What happens in a short circuit occurs in an electric circuit?
A short circuit is a condition whereby a point or section of the circuit offer a short path for current to return to the power supply. It occurs when two or more points or sections of the circuit touches each others (but only and only if that results in drop in resistance to such an extent that it causes excessive current to flow through.
Why ordinary bulb has short life?
Because an 'ordinary' bulb has a metal filament which glows through resisting the electricity flowing through it. This eventually weakens the filament and it breaks. The 'energy-saver' bulbs are basically miniature fluorescent tubes - these have electrodes at either end of the tube which generate electricity, this 'excites' the molecules of the fluorescent coating - producing light. They only fail when there's no more coating inside the tube - which means they last MUCH longer !
How does electricity travel from one place to another?
Electricity usually travles through wires, but it can also travle through short spaces in the air.
Are short wires best a conducting electricity?
yes
Does a wire have to be insulated for electricity to flow?
No, overhead primary wires have no insulation on them and they carry the electricity to the consumers very well. Wires with no insulation on them just need more clearance space around them and between them to prevent the wires from short circuiting to each other or to ground.
How does the resistance differ between long and short wires?
Generally, the longer the wire, the more electricity will be lost because of resistance.
Why metal is used in electric wires?
The main reason why certain metals - such as copper or aluminum - are used to make wires is that they are extremely good conductors of electricity. If there were no metal in the wires the electricity would not be conducted by anything.Another good reason why certain metals are used to make wires is because they are "ductile". That just means they can easily be drawn through a series of smaller and smaller holes - called "dies" - to make wires of various diameters.NoteTo prevent the wires in an electrical cable from touching together - which would make a "short circuit" - or from making contact with other metal surfaces, the wires must be covered in a good insulating material such as a specially prepared plastic or rubber compound.
What is the difference in an open circuit and a short circuit?
an open circuit is a circuit that does not complete the circle. an open circuit does not do the job as the electricity stands still a short circuit is a circuit that wires have crossed and the electricity takes the shortest path. and does not complete all of the points on the circuit
What is the purposes of eletricity?
In short, it completes the circuit, and facilitates the flow of electricity through the circuit.
Will wires burst if there is too much electricity flow?
In normal operation no, the wires will not burst. Over current on a conductor will start to heat the wire's insulation and could get to a point where the insulation will burn off and leave the conductor exposed such that an short circuit could result. Small size conductors with an unlimited supply of current will vaporize a wire much like a link in a fuse gets destroyed with a short circuit.
Can Children be shocked by knife in toaster?
metal is a conductor of electricity meaning it the electricity can pass through the outlet to the toaster then through the knife to the child's hand shocking them so in short yes
When electricity takes the easy path what type of circuit is involved?
Electricity takes the path of least resistance. When the electricity travels outside of the circuit, rather than through it, it is called a short circuit.
How do you check the wires system on air conditioner system in dodge caravan?
This is not a DIY task. There are components in an AC system which are sensitive enough that the electricity produced by a voltmeter will short them out.
What does the plastic over the metal wires in circuit do?
In electrical wires the plastic insulates the wires to prevent a short circuit or electrocution. Different coloured plastic can aid identification of individual wires. The plastic coating can also prevent rust and prolong durability.
