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Can a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance work on 240 Volt 50 Hz?

Yes, a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance should work on a 240 Volt 50 Hz supply. The appliance would receive slightly more voltage, but typically a small variation like this should be within the appliance's acceptable range. Just ensure that the appliance is rated for the higher voltage to prevent any potential damage.


A W pf capacitor is connected into a 240 V Hz circuit. what is the current flow in this circuit?

a 30 pf capacitor is connected into a 240v, 60 hz circuit. what is the current flow into the circuit


What is the electricity voltage in Germany?

220/240 volt (double that in the USA). The critical thing to know is the frequency. In the States it is 60 Hz and in Europe is is 50 Hz (Hertz). This is important because anything with a motor and a power cable will be frequency dependant. Leave any device at home in the US when traveling or moving to Europe as it will not work if the motor is a 110/120 volt motor. For example, Washer Dryer, Refrigerator, Hair Dryer. Thing like a tape player, stereo, CD Player with a wall plug will work fine because inside the 110 unit it converts all electricity to a DC voltage so a typical voltage convert from 220 to 110 will do fine with these devices. On the other hand an item like a Hair Dryer is a 110 volt motor and cannot survive a 50 Hz attack and will burn up. You can by voltage converters in Germany when you get there.


Can you run a 230 volt 60 hertz motor by plugging it into 110 house plug?

Yes, assuming the wall outlet produces 120V 60 Hz at at least 4 watts.


The type of current in your school is mostly?

The type of current in schools is typically alternating current (AC) as it is more suitable for powering a variety of devices and equipment used in educational settings. AC current can be easily distributed over long distances and is safer for use in buildings.

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What happens when a 120 volt Wii is plugged into 110 volt socket?

If the power supply is 60 Hz AC, and the Wii says 60 Hz, there is no problem. The built-in transformer provides DC power to the electronics. Do not try to use a Wii designed for a 50 Hz system at a higher voltage.


Can you run 480 volt motors in a 380 volt system?

Can I run 480 volt , 60 HZ motor at a 380 volt , 60 Hz system?


Can you plug a 230 Volt 50 Hz appliance into a 220 Volt 50 Hz outlet?

Yes


What happens when 110 volt 60 hz equipment is plugged into 220 volt 50 Hz AC outlets?

It might explode, it might blow the fuse, but it will not work properly. But laptop power supplies seem to work from 100 v to 240 v without any switching.


Can a 220 volt 60 Hz motor operate on 220 volt 60 Hz system?

Yes, that system is what it is designed to operate on.


Can you power a 220 volt clock from a 110 volt panel?

When the manufacturer specifies a specific voltage to operate their equipment, that is the voltage that has to be utilized. If you transform the 110 volts from the panel to 220 volts then you are adhering to the manufactures specifications and the device will work. The thing to watch with clocks is the frequency of the clock motor. Clocks are frequency sensitive and if you operate a 50 Hz clock on 60 Hz the clock will not keep accurate time.


Can you use 120 vac 60 hz drill in a 240 vac 50 hz power outlet?

The voltage is OK, but certain types of motor can't be run on the wrong frequency. If the appliance uses a commutator motor, like many hand tools, it would probably be OK.


A resistor of value 20 ohms is connected across an ac supply of 110 volt 50 hz what will be the total current following the circuit?

Current = (voltage) / (resistance) = 110/20 = 5.5The current will be 5.5 Amperes RMS, alternating at 50 Hz.Note:If you try this at home, you must use a gigantic "power" resistor.The resistor dissipates E2/R = I2R = 605 watts RMS !


What of these scales is the si scale for 110Hz?

The SI scale for frequency is the hertz (Hz). Therefore, for a frequency of 110 Hz, it is simply referred to as 110 Hz. In scientific notation, this can also be expressed as 1.1 × 10² Hz, but the standard unit remains hertz.


Can a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance work on 240 Volt 50 Hz?

Yes, a 220 Volt 50 Hz appliance should work on a 240 Volt 50 Hz supply. The appliance would receive slightly more voltage, but typically a small variation like this should be within the appliance's acceptable range. Just ensure that the appliance is rated for the higher voltage to prevent any potential damage.


What is typical volt in Canada?

120 volts 60 hz


How many hertz are there in a 110 volt in a home?

In a home, the standard electrical frequency is 60 hertz, which refers to the number of cycles per second in the alternating current (AC) power supply. The voltage in a typical home in the United States is around 110-120 volts AC.