JAMB Physics 2011 Objective — Question 37
Question 37 of 49 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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In homes, electrical appliances and lamps are connected in parallel because
- A. A. less current will be used
- B. B. less voltage will be used
- C. C. parallel connection does not heat up the wiresCorrect
- D. D. series connection uses high voltage
Explanation
Appliances are connected in parallel in homes because parallel connection does not heat up the wires as much - a fault in one appliance does not affect others, and full voltage is available to each device.
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