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What happens to the compass needle when the circuit is shut off?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes it will show .It is because if electric current is passed through the wires then it will become an electromagnet and show magnetic properties.But there should be a circular coil in the circuit then only that part will show magnetic properties.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agothe needle does not move
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What is the function of circuit breakers and fuses?
Protection. They shut off the power to protect the equipment circuits, the main circuits and people.
How do Electricity blackouts happen?
During the typical storm, lightning is involved causing it to be attracted to other electricity particles, such as power lines, converter boxes, etc, making the outlets in your house, highly vunerable to have"excess amounts of ellectricity", which causes the circuit to temporarely shut down, thus, no power, no electricity.
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A safety device that uses an electromagnet to shut off the circuit is called a?
A safety device that uses an electromagnet to shut off the circuit is called a contactor.
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What is the latest technology in circuit breaker?
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What is a bad needle and seat in your snapper riding mower?
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Do you shut the water valve first or the hot water circuit breaker when going away for an extended vacation?
the hot water circuit beaker
Are circuit breakers inside clothes dryers?
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What happens if a circuit overloads?
If the circuit is properly protected by the right size breaker the most that will happen is the breaker will trip. If the wire is not protected by the proper size breaker, the insulation on the wire could heat up, melt, short the conductors which could possibly create a fire.
Pontiac grand prix gtp will shut off once in a while ran obd code massairflow low circuit crankshaft positing sensor at circuit range perf please tell you what these are?
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1993 ford thunderbird engine shut down if one battery cable is disconnected?
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