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One should not connect a number of electrical appliances to the same power socket because (i) this can damage the appliances (ii) this can damage the domestic wiring due to overheating (iii) the appliances will not get full voltage Select the valid reason/reasons using the codes given below.
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023 · Topic: Electric Current (Electrical Power and Energy, Joule heating effect)
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