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Overloading the circuit or a device like a power strip will cause the wiring to heat up at it's weakest point and can result in fire, it can also cause insulation to melt resulting in an electrical short.
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What is the significance of resonance in electrical and electronics circuits?
circuits go round
What are the 2 main electrical circuits?
The two basic types of circuits are series and parallel circuits.
Are there electrical circuits in an electrical eel?
yes you can power some Christmas lights with an eel.
Who invented the electric fire?
Electrical fires are made when an electrical system fails, an appliance defects, or an appliance is misused. Commonly these fires occur when there is incorrect wiring or overloaded circuits.
Why MCB is safe?
MCBs protects electrical circuits against the damage caused due to overload or short circuits
What causes a short circuits?
-circuit damage -overheating -fire or explosion causes a short circuit.
Should you replace your house wiring after a house fire?
The electrical inspector will make this decision as to what circuits should be replaced.
How are electrical circuits different from magnetic circuits?
What are the differences between electrical and magnetic circuit.
What are the basic features of an electric circiut?
First, circuits have devices that are run by electrical energy. Second, a circuits has a source of electrical energy. Third, electrical circuits are connected by conducting.
What causes an electrical fire in an automobile?
An electrical fire in an automobile is usually caused by a short circuit. For example, If there are exposed wires somewhere, touching metal, that could start a fire.
Do all circuits contain electricity?
All electrical circuits do.
In automotive electrical circuits current is considered to flow from?
In automotive, electrical circuits current is considered to flow from the battery. Most cars will have a 12-volt battery which will provide the electrical circuits current.
What is the significance of resonance in electrical and electronics circuits?
circuits go round
Does sugar create electrical resistance?
Sugar is not used in electrical circuits.
What a short hand way of drawing electrical circuits?
electrical symbol
What are the 2 main electrical circuits?
The two basic types of circuits are series and parallel circuits.
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.
