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What would happen if you put your hand into a pail full of water and hold a metal hairpin then stick it into an extension wire and plug it into a 220volt outlet?
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∙ 12y ago
You'd either be flung across the room, or your hand would clamp onto the pin and you'd either die of a heart attack or cook to death (if someone didn't beat you off it).
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What energy transformations is in an outlet?
There is no energy transformation in the outlet itself.
Is an electrical outlet an example of chemical energy?
An electrical outlet is a physical object. It does not produce energy. What does produce the energy is electricity, which travels through the outlet to power your devices. Electricity is its own form of energy, called "electrical energy."So, no, an outlet is not an example of chemical energy.
Within a carburetor the velocity of air is maximum at?
outlet
If the outlet valve for both centrifugal and reciprocating pump is closed which pump is damage first and why?
The reciprocating pump is damaged first. The closed outlet has no bad affect to the centrifugal pump.
What is two instances does power output become greater?
when you over come an outlet
If you stick a metal hairpin into an extension wire with a wet hand then plug it into a 220volt outlet would you be able to let go?
No, if you do as you suggested, you would NOT be able to let go. You would probably be dead.
What size wire do you use if you are require to wire a 6-20amp 220volt outlet?
# 6 wire
You have an electrical grilling in suppose to work with 110 volt but you have 220volt outlet is that OK if you use it with the 220v?
no, you'll probably get electrocuted
What is the most number of outlets on a multi outlet extension cord?
The most number of outlets on a multi outlet extension cord are six. Any more then six outlets on an outlet extension cord and it would become dangerous.
What is the difference between an extension cord and a computer cord?
An extension cord is a long power cord that plugs into an outlet and receives with an outlet. A computer cord just uses one long cable to transfer power to the computer from the outlet.
Un-fused multiple outlet extension cords should?
should not be used
What would happen at the outlet if you left a plugged-in extension cord lying out on the ground in the rain?
Normally nothing, as long as the insulation is intact and the other end is protected from the weather. If the cable is unprotected, it may start arcing at the bare ends. If your consumer unit is protected by a breaker, it may trip out. A fuse may blow. As long as the outlet conforms to code, nothing should happen there.
What are the parts of extension wire?
There are several parts to an extension cord. There is the "female" end where you would plug in the appliance, the cord, and then the "male" end which gets plugged into an outlet.
What is a electrical lengthener?
Sometimes called an extension cable or power board, it "lengthens" the reach of your electrical outlet.
Can you plug a 3 prong extension into a 110 volt outlet?
Yes, provided the outlet has a three element receptacle. The third prong is ground. If you use an adapter that connects three prongs to a two slot outlet there is a shock danger.
How would you supply power to a TV DVD player and Wii system when these items are on a wall that has no power outlet and the outlet is on the opposite wall across the room?
You could use an extension cord.
When should you use a 10 gauge Extension Cord or a 12 gauge Extension Cord in construction?
When the outlet is more than 40 feet away, or when you are operating 2 or more tools from it.
