- Household power supply is AC. - Most appliances with motors (Refrigerator, Washing machine, Air cooler, Air conditioner) use AC. - Current drawn by appliances varies based on their power rating, not constant. - Household voltage is ~220-240V, not 220 Ampere.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the electric current used in appliances used in your home? i. Microwave oven and Television use DC current. ii. Refrigerator and Washing machine use AC current. iii. Air cooler and Air conditioner use AC current. iv. Most appliances use 220 Ampere current. v. The amount of current flowing through different appliances is the same.
Asked in HAS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Electric Current (Definition of Electric Current and current density)
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