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The device in question needs energy to work; the energy has to come from somewhere. In the case of electrical devices, they have been specifically designed to take their energy from the electrical network - or in some cases, of a battery.


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The ability of an object to transfer electric current?

The ability of an object to transfer electric current is determined by its electrical conductivity. Materials with high electrical conductivity, such as metals, allow electric current to flow easily through them, while insulating materials have low electrical conductivity and inhibit the flow of current. Conductors like copper and silver are widely used for their high electrical conductivity.


How does a static discharge differ from an electric current?

It doesn't differ at all, an electric current is electricity that is moving in a current and when static electricity is discharged from an object it creates a current from one object to another


Is not a permanent magnet?

An electromagnet is a magnet while an electric current is running through the coil. Turn off the current and it is no longer magnetised, and is, therefore, not a permanent magnet.


How does a Peltier fan work to regulate temperature in electronic devices?

A Peltier fan uses the Peltier effect to regulate temperature in electronic devices. When an electric current flows through the Peltier device, it creates a temperature difference between its two sides. One side absorbs heat, while the other side releases it, helping to cool the device.


The difference-relationship between static and current electricity?

Static electricity is the buildup of electric charge on the surface of an object, while current electricity is the flow of electric charge through a conductor. Static electricity involves stationary charges, whereas current electricity involves moving charges. When static electricity is discharged, it can create a current flow.

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What is a device that changes electric current into a different voltage?

Nothing can change electric current to voltage. You can compare "current " to rate of flow, while "voltage" is the energy level. Transformers can be used to increase or decrease the voltages of alternating current as is done from 'street power' to domestic power.


Is hand gloves needed while using electric drill?

No, gloves are not necessary while using an electric drill.


What is the diffrenece between electric charge and electric current?

Electric charge is a property of matter that determines how it interacts with electromagnetic fields, while electric current is the flow of electric charge through a conductor. In other words, electric charge is the source of electric current, which is the movement of charged particles.


Is electric current measured in volts?

No, electric current is actually measured in amperes (amps), not volts. Volts measure the difference in electric potential between two points, while amperes measure the flow rate of electric current.


What is the difference between a galvanometer and an electric motor?

Well, both work on what is termed the 'motor principle', i.e. a current-carrying conductor, when placed in a magnetic field, is subject to a force perpendicular to that field. But that's where the similarity ends, for the operating coil in a galvanometer is restricted to move within an arc, whereas a motor's coil will continuously rotate.


What is the difference in an ammeter and a multimeter?

An ammeter is a device used to measure electric current in a circuit, while a multimeter is a versatile device that can measure various electrical properties like voltage, current, and resistance. A multimeter typically includes additional functions such as continuity testing, diode testing, and capacitance measurement.


A carries electric current easily while an does not?

A material that carries electric current easily is called a conductor, while a material that does not is called an insulator. Conductors have free electrons that can move easily in response to an electric field, allowing the flow of current. Insulators have tightly bound electrons that do not move easily, preventing the flow of current.


What is an RCD cut the current to a circuit?

RCD cut the current to the circuit while preventing the electric shock


What is the difference between conventional current and electric current?

Conventional current is the flow of positive charge from higher potential to lower potential, while electric current is the flow of electrons from lower potential to higher potential.


What type of fields are created by an arrangement of electric charges or a current?

Magnetic fields can be created by charges or the flow of current.


How is a generator and a electromagnet alike?

Both a generator and an electromagnet involve the use of coils of wire with an electric current flowing through them. In a generator, the motion of the coil creates an electric current, while in an electromagnet, the electric current produces a magnetic field.


What is commutation of a rectifier?

Commutation in a rectifier: Refers to the process of transfer of current from one device (diode or thyristor) to the other in a rectifier. The device from which the current is transferred is called the "out going device" and the device to which the current is transferred is called the "incoming device". The incoming device turns on at the beginning of commutation while the out going device turns off at the end of commutation.Commutation failure: Refers to the situation where the out going device fails to turn off at the end of commutation and continues to conduct current.