Rama saw her mother running microwave oven, electric cooker and mixer grinder from a
single socket. She immediately rushed to her mother and reminded her of overloading and its
consequences. Rama’s mother immediately turned off the switch and connected them one by
one according to her need. She felt very happy for Rama for her presence of mind.
(a) What is overloading?
(b) What are the consequences of overloading?
(c) What role do MCB plays in case of overloading?
Answers
Answer:
Answer:
(a) When excessive amount of electric current passes through the wire, excessive heating take place, this is called overloading.
(b) Overloading can damage the circuit of house. It can also lead to fire.
(c) When there is overloading of current, MCB trips and switches off, which in turn cut off the supply of electricity and thus protect us from damages due to overloading of current.
(d) Rama is an intelligent, quick decision maker and helpful girl.
Explanation:
Explanation:
Rama saw her mother running microwave oven, electric cooker and mixer grinder from a
single socket. She immediately rushed to her mother and reminded her of overloading and its
consequences. Rama’s mother immediately turned off the switch and connected them one by
one according to her need. She felt very happy for Rama for her presence of mind.
(a) What is overloading?
(b) What are the consequences of overloading?
(c) What role do MCB plays in case of overloading?