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What is the number one concern in regards to electrical safety?
Earthing or Grounding is the most prime factor for any electrical/ electronics devices device to avoid any possible risk of electrical shock and proper neutral availability.The number one concern, is prevention of electric shock, which can kill.The secondary concern is prevention of fire. Short circuits draw massive amounts of current which can melt and set fire to the conductors.
Does an electronic dog alarm have Hz?
Possibly, if so, it will depend on what brand it is. But I always thought it an electric shock. But then, I don't have one - I'm just guessing - a very educated guess.
Which computer component presents the most danger from electrical shock?
The computer component that presents the most risk of electric shock is the power supply. Since there are large capacitors in the power supply, it is possible that you might get shocked, even with the power supply unplugged.Another component that presents a shock risk is an internal modem. You might grab a hold of it while there is an incoming phone call, and then get shocked from the ringer current.
What happens when you plug a computer into an ungrounded electrical outlet?
An electrical outlet has a ground connection as a protection device from electric shock. For example, imagine that you plugged your metal (metal conducts electricity very well) kettle into an ungrounded socket. Everything would be OK if the wiring was fine. However, as soon as the cable or wiring becomes damaged then the electricity will pass into the metal kettle - making the kettle 'live' so the next person to touch the kettle will receive a nasty electric shock. Now if the kettle had a ground wire, then the electricity in the kettle would be passed back to the panel box, tripping the breaker and reducing the chances of electric shock. So in the case of your computer, most of the external parts are plastic so the risk of electrocution is minimised as plastic will not conduct electricity very well. However there are many components in your computer that could be damaged, so it is a risk I would not be willing to make as the ground connection will help protect these parts from damage. Actually, there is a little more to the answer. The ground is still primarily for protection, and plastic or not, a device with a three-pronged plug should be plugged into a grounded outlet. If it didn't need the ground, the plug would be two-pronged. Now in addition to the safety, many of today's sophisticated devices have made the ground an active part of the circuitry, and will be unstable without it. It's hard to say what your particular computer, or any other device, would do, but there's no doubt that it would be better off with it, and may be damaged without it.
Why dont take out components with power supply on?
First of all, you should never open up a computer that is plugged in because of the risk of electric shock. Second, if you go pulling out parts while the machine is running, your hardware will most definitely be damaged.
What is the medical term meaning An electrical shock delivered to the heart to correct certain abnormal heart rhythms?
A defibrillator is a device used to deliver a shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm.
What happens to heart you get an electric stock?
when you get an electric shock your muscles go into spasm and your heart goes faster in shock, when you get electricuted your heart stops
Surgically placed device that directs an electrical current shock to the heart to restore rhythm?
Restoring the heart rhythm by using electrical shock is called defibrillation.
The meaning of AED?
" Automated external defibrillator" is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart that will restore the natural heart rhythm to the victim during a cardiac arrest. When the AED electrodes are applied to the victim's chest, it automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and the rescuer is then advised whether a shock is needed to regain a normal heart beat. The heart has been defibrillated when the victim's heart resumes normal beating. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO: http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com/allergic-reaction.html
What does the medical abbreviation AED mean?
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator, which is a portable device used to deliver an electric shock to the heart to help restore normal rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.
When connected properly to the victim the aed unit advises you when?
An AED (automated external defibrillator) is a portable device that checks the heart rhythm and can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. In use it tells you how to use it properly and advises you when to stand back.
Why feeling tingly after electric shock?
You feel the tingly sensation after an electric shock because of the shocked heart.
Why do I feel a tingly sensation after getting an electric shock?
You feel a tingly sensation after getting an electric shock because of the shocked heart.
What is electrical cardioversion?
Cardioversion, the electric shock to the chest wall, is usually performed emergencies. This device briefly suspends the heart's activity and allows it to return to a normal rhythm
What is designed for use by nonprofessionals and externally shocks the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm?
It is called an AED; automated external defibrillator.
What kills you when you get an electric shock?
electric current through your nerves and/or muscles, especially through your heart
How does the heart start beating after a transplant?
It's started with an electric shock.
