Connecting an electrical device to a voltage significantly higher than its rated voltage can cause irreparable damage due to excessive current and power dissipation.
What happens if you plug in a heater device rated for 110 V, 50 Hz in a household AC electric supply plug in India ?
Asked in APPSC Panchayat secretary Prelims 2016 · Topic: Electric Current (Electrical Power and Energy, Joule heating effect)
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Answer: A. It burns out within minutes or even in seconds.
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