Household electricity safety: Why shouldn’t many appliances be connected to the same power socket? Consider effects on current, wiring temperature, and voltage drop in domestic circuits. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: It causes overloading and overheating of the socket/wiring, risking fire and voltage drop

Explanation:


Reason
Multiple high-wattage devices draw excessive current through a single outlet, overheating cords/contacts and tripping breakers; fire hazard and voltage sag may result.


Final Answer
It causes overloading and overheating of the socket/wiring, risking fire and voltage drop

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