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The electromagnetic waves given off by high voltage power lines are beyond the visible part of the spectrum.
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Are waves given off by the electric power lines to long or to short to be seen?
They are too long. For a good comparison of different waves, look up "electromagnetic spectrum".
Can waves given off by electric power lines be seen?
There is only one type of wave that humans can see. Visible light. If the wave given off by the electric power line is visible light, then yes. If it is any other type of wave than it is not possible to see.
Is it true waves given off by electric power lines are too long to be seen?
Yes. What you need to look at is the electromagnetic spectrum. There are many great graphical illustrations of this on the web.
Waves giving off by electric power lines are too what to be seen?
They are way below the frequencies we see as light. Their frequency (60hz) is just inside the bottom of the audio range.
Is an electric lines to a house a power source?
Yes, it is a power source, because it carries energy from the main lines directley into a house.
Who do you call about down power lines?
Your electric company- SMUD, for example.
What has the author Tom W Sparling written?
Tom W. Sparling has written: 'An evaluation of alternate routes for the Solandt Commission's public inquiry into the transmission of power between Lennox and Oshawa' -- subject(s): Electric lines, Electric power distribution, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Electric lines, Overhead electric lines, Right of way
What is the phone number for Tucson Electric Power?
The customer care number for Tucson Electric Power in Arizona is 520-623-7711; the number to call Tucson Electric Power for emergancies such as downed power lines is 520-623-3251.
Is there any process by which current can be transmitten without any medium?
Power is transmitted via radio waves for FM, AM radio, wifi, bluetooth, etc. Current is one component of power (you also need voltage). HV power lines transmit significant power in the electric field around the wires as well.
What has the author Charles A Goulty written?
Charles A. Goulty has written: 'Birds and power lines' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Birds, Conservation, Electric lines, Environmental aspects, Environmental aspects of Electric lines, Flight
Are fallen electric lines an extreme danger after a tornado?
Yes. Even fairly weak tornadoes can bring down power lines. These power lines create a risk of electrocution in the tornado's aftermath.
Can an electric contractor attach to a power pole?
The power lines are the responsibility of the city or county you live in and are not things that a contractor will accept jobs to work on. If your lines are obstructed, call the county electric officials and they will come out and help, it's their responsibility.
