{"id":21782,"date":"2024-04-15T06:10:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=21782"},"modified":"2024-04-15T06:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:10:57","slug":"one-should-not-connect-a-number-of-electrical-appliances-to-the-same-power-socket-because-a-this-can-damage-the-appliances-due-to-overloading-b-this-can-damage-the-domestic-wiring-due-to-overloading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/one-should-not-connect-a-number-of-electrical-appliances-to-the-same-power-socket-because-a-this-can-damage-the-appliances-due-to-overloading-b-this-can-damage-the-domestic-wiring-due-to-overloading\/","title":{"rendered":"One should not connect a number of electrical appliances to the same power socket because A. this can damage the appliances due to overloading B. this can damage the domestic wiring due to overloading C. this can damage the electrical meter D. the appliance will not get full voltage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a985e8176879\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    this can damage the appliances due to overloading                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    this can damage the domestic wiring due to overloading                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    this can damage the electrical meter                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    the appliance will not get full voltage                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. this can damage the appliances due to overloading.<\/p>\n<p>When you connect too many appliances to the same power socket, the current flowing through the socket can exceed its rated value. This can cause the appliances to overheat and malfunction, or even catch fire. In some cases, it can also damage the domestic wiring.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of current that a power socket can safely handle is usually indicated on its label. It is important to make sure that the total current drawn by the appliances you are connecting does not exceed this value.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to connect more appliances than can be safely powered by a single socket, you can use a power strip or extension cord. 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