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Why not hook ground to neutral since they are hooked on same spot in breaker box why not in outlet box.?
The "hot" wire and the neutral wire both carry current (the same amount, in fact) when a load is connected to complete the circuit. The ground wire never carries current except when a fault-to-ground situation occurs. Yes, neutral and ground wires should both be at ground potential, but NO they should not be connected at the outlet.
How much current flows through a toaster with a resistance of 20 ohms when it is connected to a 110 volt outlet?
Ohm's Law Volts = Current x Resistance Amps = V / R 110 / 20 = 5.5 Amps
What is the difference between a differential circuit breaker and a circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker is a device that opens its contacts in order to open the circuit in case of current overload. A differential circuit breaker is a device that opens the circuit in case of leakage (current measured on the phase line is differentthan the current returned to neutral line); therefore protects users from electric shocks.To more understand how it operates, consider the following:Say that your electrical wall outlet is connected to a differential breaker. When plugging let's say a hair dryer to it, the current traveling on the phase line (going into the hair dryer and out to the neutral line of the wall outlet) equals but in reverse direction of the current returned to the neutral line, thus the difference is zero. Now let's say this hair dryer got faulty and fraction of the current coming from the outlet phase line travels through your body and return to earth (considering that you are not electrically isolated from the ground). Thus the current in neutral line is less than the current on phase line; at this moment the difference is not zero and breaker opens to protect you from getting electrocuted.
How many lights off one switch?
ten lights per curcuitCircuit loadingIn Canada there shall be not more that 12 outlets on any 2 wire branch circuit. Such outlets shall be considered to be rated at not more that 1 amp per outlet. Where the connected load is known, the number of outlets may exceed 12 providing the load current does not exceed 80 % of the rating of the over current device protecting the circuit.
How many outlets are allowed on a 240 v branch circuit?
Branch circuit loading In Canada the CEC states that there shall be not more than 12 outlets on any 2-wire branch circuit. These outlets shall be considered to be rated at not less than 1 amp per outlet Where the connected load is known, the number of outlets shall be permitted to exceed 12, provided that the load current does not exceed 80% of the rating of the over current device protecting the circuit. For example on a 15 amp breaker, 15 x 80% = 12 amps, hence the standard of 12 outlets on any 2-wire branch circuit. On a 20 amp breaker, 20 x 80% = 16 amps. So from a 20 amp breaker this allows 16 outlets on a 2-wire branch circuit as long as the outlets are not considered to be rated at less than 1 amp per outlet. The definition of an outlet is a point in the wiring installation at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment. What this means is that if a light switch and a fixture outlet were on the same 2-wire branch circuit they would be subtracted from the maximum count of 12 receptacle outlets on the circuit which would leave 10. If the light fixture draws 3 amps plus the switch outlet, then the total circuit outlet count would be reduced to 8 receptacle outlets (12 -- 3 -- 1 = 8). On a standard specification home most electricians will wire one circuit per room, the outlet count usually never reaches the maximum of 12 outlets.
What is the flow of an electrical current in a circuit outside the power source?
Usually a circuit is connected to a power source, which could be a battery or an outlet. When this happens current flows through the circuit. The power supply raises electrical charges through the required potential difference, and then in the circuit the charges flow down the potential gradient giving up their energy.
How much current will a 120-V wall outlet push through a 20-ohm circuit?
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How much current flows in a 75-walt's light-bulb connected to a 110 voltage wall outlet?
The current flowing through the 75-watt light bulb connected to a 110-volt wall outlet can be calculated by using the formula: Power = Voltage x Current. Therefore, the current flowing through the light bulb would be approximately 0.68 amps.
Where does the energy that drives a current through an electrical circuit come from?
It varies, depending on the circuit. Usually either energy stored in a cell or battery; or from the power outlet - which, in turn, is generated somewhere, by some generator, before it is sent to our home or factory.
What is alternating current through 100 Watt bulb connected at wall outlet?
The current is 0.83 amps on 120 v or 0.42 amps on 240 v.
The electrical outlets in your home are wired in?
series, where the current flows sequentially through each outlet. If one outlet fails, it can disrupt the flow of electricity to all the outlets connected in the circuit. This type of wiring is not commonly used in homes due to the risk of overloading and potential safety hazards.
How many watts per outlet?
No way of telling unless you know the current of all devices that use the circuit. The maximum wattage for the circuit, assuming a resistive load (no motors) would be: Watts = Volts x Current.
How many outlet for ELECTRIC circuit in a house?
As many as you like but the total current taken is limited by the circuit breakers.
What is a currnet?
Direct current is a flow of electricity which only goes one way. Batteries, for example, produce direct current, so the current must flow all the way through a circuit and back into the battery to work. Alternating current is what comes out of a wall outlet, and it alternates in both directions, with current flowing in and out of the outlet.
Where does the ground wire go in an electrical circuit?
The ground wire in an electrical circuit is connected to the grounding terminal of an electrical outlet or to the grounding bar in an electrical panel. It is designed to provide a safe path for excess electrical current to flow to the earth in case of a fault or surge in the circuit.
What happens if an outlet is not grounded?
If an outlet is not grounded, it means that there is no path for excess electrical current to safely dissipate. This can increase the risk of electric shock or fire in the event of a short circuit or power surge. It may also cause interference with electronic devices connected to the outlet.
What is the difference between a series and a parallel circuit?
A series circuit has all its elements connected in a sequence so the same current flows through each the same while A parallel circuit has many paths for current to travel and more than one resistor, outlet or switch.An example for each would be Christmas lights. If you take out one light bulb on a series circuit all the lights will go out because of an uncomplete circuit. If it were parallel circuit the rest of the lights wouldn't go out because in a parallel circuit there is more than one path for the current to follow. This allows you to take one out without all the others turning off. It would save you alot of trouble on Christmas if one light burned out!A; No difference as far as a source is concerned it is load of different type
