Activities That Causes Electricity Wastage 1. There are many ways we use electricity that are actually quite wasteful:     (a) Having air conditioners on the whole day or during a cold day     (b) Lighting decorative...

  Causes of electrical accidents 1. Electricity can become very dangerous if you are not careful while using it. Accidentally touching the live wire can cause electric shocks as well as electrocution to users. A short-circuit due to electrical...

  1. A conductor will heat up if an unusually high current flows through it.   2. This can damage electrical equipment and cause a serious risk of fire if it is allowed to continue in any part of a domestic wiring system.   3. As...

  The power and voltage rating of home electrical appliances 1. Electricity is just one form of energy. When we pay for electricity, we are charged for the amount of electrical energy we have converted into other forms.   2. Electricity...

  Electrical energy supply at home 1. The electricity we get from batteries is direct current (DC). It flows in a single direction.   2. Electricity that powers our fans and televisions, however, is alternating current (AC). This...

  The components in the electricity transmission and distribution system 1. Figure 8.16 shows a simplified diagram of the components in the electricity transmission and distribution system.   2. The AC mains power supply is generated in...