Practice - Overloading
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Practice Questions
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What happens when too many appliances are plugged into the same circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the wires get too hot.
Name one high-power appliance.
💡 Hint: Consider what appliances use a lot of energy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main cause of overloading in an electrical circuit?
💡 Hint: Think about what types of appliances consume a lot of power.
True or False: Overloading can cause wires to heat up and pose a fire risk.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of high temperatures on electrical components.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a household electrical plan, ensuring that the combined wattage of attached appliances does not exceed circuit limits while considering an average household.
💡 Hint: Calculate the total wattage and compare with standard circuit ratings.
Evaluate and suggest improvements for a setup where multiple high-power appliances are connected to a single circuit causing frequent trips.
💡 Hint: Think about daily appliance use and their cumulative effect on a circuit.
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