Question

List four characteristic features of circuits used in the residential buildings.

Answer 1

1) voltage will remain same in all appliances

2) working of one will not effect other appliences

3)if one appliances is switched off others will work as usual

4) resistance is Less than a parallel circuit

Answer 2

Circuits in residential buildings

Explanation:

Characteristic features of circuits in residential buildings:

1. Fuse is attached for safety purposes. This will protect the circuit from overload and safeguard electric appliances.
2. All the houses in an apartment complex are connected in parallel connection which supplies same voltage to each house. A steady and uniform voltage is provided to all the houses in a single circuit.
3. All the appliances in a given house are connected with an earthing wire, which is a safety measure to protect from any fire or electricity damages. Any leakage of current will be transported to the ground and dissipated.
4. If any appliance is switched off, it does not affect the working of other appliances in that house.
5. If any one house got short-circuit in a complex, it will not affect the other houses.