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What is the total power when several electrical appliances are connected in series?
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∙ 11y ago
In a normal household configuration, the appliances are connected in parallel. This allows each of them to draw the amount of current they were designed to operate on. Unless you wired your own extension cord, you cannot connect them in series. Theoretically speaking (I hope you keep this theoretical), the loads in series increases the resistance of the circuit, which decreases the current through the circuit. None of the appliances would work properly. The more you connected, the less functional they become. There may be some other safety issues with their design compromised, but the appliances would not function properly and it is not possible to answer the question without some information about the appliances and power specs for each. Then it can be translated into a mathematical question.
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The electrical meter that should be connected in series with a live circuit is?
ammeter
How are the safety devices in an electrical circuit connected?
Heaters,Electric blankets,clothes dryers,stove ,oven,cook top,Hot water cylinders,Plugs,Multi-boxes,Lighting,Cords and leads,small-appliances,
How much electrical resistance would you expect an ohmmeter to indicate if it were connected across the combination of these two series connected resistors of 3.3 kilowatt ohms and 3.3 kilowatt ohms?
It would be the sum of the two resistances, as they are connected in series.
How do you build a series circuit in your home?
You do not build a series circuit in your home. The only series circuits are the circuits that go through circuit breakers, light switches, and relays. Electrical and electronic devices use internal series circuits but those are the only ones people build. No one builds series circuits for house wiring. Electrical outlets are connected with parallel wiring.
If there are four appliances connected to a single power source in series then the number of current paths is equal to?
the answer is 1.. either 1 or 3 not sure. its deffinatly not 2 or 4 its deffinatly 1 XD
Which home appliances are connected in parallel and which in series?
All home appliances are connected in parallel.
Why are household appliances almost never connected in series?
Because it one of the household appliances were to "go out" then all the household appliances would "go out" as well.
What is the role of fuse used in series with any electrical appliances?
to create a short circuite
The electrical meter that should be connected in series with a live circuit is?
ammeter
How are the bulbs wires and battery connected?
The equipment is all connected in series with each other to make a complete electrical circuit.
How are the safety devices in an electrical circuit connected?
Heaters,Electric blankets,clothes dryers,stove ,oven,cook top,Hot water cylinders,Plugs,Multi-boxes,Lighting,Cords and leads,small-appliances,
Are home appliances part of a circuit?
If you mean any domestic home which has appliances connected to a mains electrical supply, each applicance is connected to one "leg" of the supply in parallel with other appliances. For instance a table lamp, a television and a music center might all be plugged into one leg of the supply. They are not connected to it in series, they are connected in parallel. Similarly the ceiling lights for each floor of your house will be connected to the mains supply in parallel. It is of course possible to connect certain simple things such as light bulbs in series and connect them to the supply. That would then be a small series circuit. If two normal lamps were wired in series each would get only half the supply voltage so they would not glow very brightly. Some other lights which are usually connected in series are lamps to decorate houses or trees at holiday times. These glow brightly because they each need a low voltage. For instance if your house supply is 120 Volts you could use twenty 6 volt bulbs in series, or forty 3 volt bulbs. Or 80 1.5 volt bulbs! and then you go BOOM! and die. and then nobody will miss you. and have a party. and so does everybody else.
How much electrical resistance would you expect an ohmmeter to indicate if it were connected across the combination of these two series connected resistors of 3.3 kilowatt ohms and 3.3 kilowatt ohms?
It would be the sum of the two resistances, as they are connected in series.
Where are series circuits in a computer?
A series circuit is a way of connection components of an electrical circuit. A circuit that is made up solely of components connected in a series is known as a series circuit.
Why are ammeters are connected in series and voltmeters are connected in parallel in all electrical circuits?
ammeters measure the flow of electricity voltmeters measure the pressure of electricity
I need this answer in the next two days... What describes components connected one after the other in a single line in terms of electrical circuits?
The components are connected in series (not parallel).
Explain why most homes have parallel circuits rather than series circuits?
For any electrical appliance (lamps, washing machines, etc.) to operate at their rated power, they must be subject to their rated voltage. This is why both values are shown on their 'nameplates' -e.g. for a lamp: '60 W / 230 V', etc.As each branch of a parallel circuit is subject to the same (supply) voltage, by connecting all the appliances in a home in parallel with the supply, each appliance will also be subject to their rated voltage. This is the primary reason for connecting appliances in parallel.A secondary reason is that, if appliances were to be connected in series, and one appliance stops working, then it will disconnect all the other appliances in the home!
