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What will happen if a paper clip made of metal is placed in an electric circuit?
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∙ 11y ago
Metal is an excellent conductor of electricity. So a metal paper clip placed in an electric circuit will conduct whatever current may be in that circuit. If the current is very large, the paperclip may get hot.
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What are fuses and circuit breakers What are they for?
A fuse is a device that contain a thin strip of metal that will melt if there is too much current through it.A circuit breaker is a reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current gets too high.They are used to prevent circuits from overheating.
How do resistors produce heat in an electric circuit?
The complete explanation probably involves quantum mechanics, but for an intuitive explanation, simply imagine that electrons move through a metal (for example), and that now and then, some of them collide with atoms, wasting energy from the electric current - and heating up the metal (by making the atoms move faster).
How does an electric heater give out heat?
by fire . an electric heater is a metal, and a metal is a good conductor of heat. so it can produce heat
Can a dead battery break the circuit?
no as the battery is made of metal and metal conducts electricity
What makes a light bulb light up?
When an incandescent light bulb (the normal round ones that Thomas Edison invented) is placed into a "hot" circuit, (meaning there is electricity flowing through it), the electricity passes through the filament (little metal wires) on the inside. As the electricity passes through it, the wires heat up and make a chemical reaction causing light to be emitted.
How does a electric circuit work?
When energy passes through a metal it creates an electric circuit.
What is riostat?
If u are talking something relevant to electric circuit, then it is rheostat and not riostat. It is a device which has metal wire with n no. of turn wound to a metal rod and is attached to electric circuit to decrease the resistance.
How does electricity circuits works?
When energy passes through a metal it creates an electric circuit.
What is the metal piece on the circuit breaker preventing it from tripping?
A circuit breaker is designed so that it will trip when the electric current is too high. That is the purpose of a circuit breaker. If there is a metal piece on the circuit breaker that prevents it from tripping, it is useless. Perhaps someone has altered it.
How do you tell the difference between two solids if one is metal and the other nonmetal?
use an electric circuit and see if it is a conductor.
Why is it important for us to remove the metal jewelry matches ring before working on electric circuit?
the reason one needs to remove metal from one's hands(including fingers or wrist area) is that a circuit can be made if the metal comes in contact with the circuit parts. if this happens, a circuit could be made through the jewelry and the jewelry would then be carrying voltage and/or current which of course, would be attached to the person wearing it! This would be a short circuit causing damage to the circuit, and also to the person wearing the jewelry...so watch out!
What is needed for an electric circuit light up a light bulb?
i have plans to make a lightbulb glow. to complete the circuit, what can i use? these are my options ....a copper penny,a plastic comb,a metal clip,or an iron nail?
When a compass pointing north will point in a different direction when placed near a piece of metal Which causes this to happen?
The needle in compasses is magnetic and is drawn to the Earth's magneticism in the North. When the needle is placed near a metal, as all magnets are, attracted to metals.
What do fuses do?
Structure and use of a fuse: A fuse contains of a metal contact cap,glass casing,thin metal wire with a low melting point.When the electric appliances is faluty,the excess electric current will flow through the crcuit.Owing to the heating effect of elecric current,a large amount of heat will be produced.The circuit may thus occured a fire.The installation of fuse can stop excessive electric current.the low melting point thin wire in the fuse will melt and break the circuit in order to protect the electric appliances and prevent a fire.But fuse is quite unconvenient that after it's bruned out,you need to replace a new one. fuse rating: fuse rating refers to the amount of electric current that can flow through the fuse without melting the thin metal wire.The higher rating can provide larger electric current.We should choose a greater ampere fuse than the electric appliances in order to prevent the breaking of circuit when electric appliances are working normally. The similar appliances:Circuit Breaker The use of a circuit breaker is similar to a fuse.When an electric current increases suddening and exceeds the circuit breaker's raging,the circuit breaker will turn to"OFF" switch automatically and break the circuit in order to protect the electric appliances and prevent a fire.It's more convenient than a fuse cause you only need to turn to"ON"switch when reconnected.
Where the circuit breakers are located?
If your circuit breakers are in the garage, they would be in a electrical panel (a metal box mounted on a (usually) outside wall, with the electric meter on the outside. The circuit breakers can be either just below the meter on the outside on opposite it inside the garage. It would usually be very close to where the electric connection to the house is. The electrical panel and breakers are not necessarily in the garage.
What are fuses and circuit breakers What are they for?
A fuse is a device that contain a thin strip of metal that will melt if there is too much current through it.A circuit breaker is a reusable safety switch that breaks the circuit when the current gets too high.They are used to prevent circuits from overheating.
Can you use electrostatic paint over a painted metal surface?
No. The electrostatic process requires a electrical circuit to be made which will not happen on a painted surface.
