Question

One should not connect a number of electrical appliances to the same power socket because

• A. this can damage the appliances due to overloading
• B. this can damage the domestic wiring due to overloading
• C. this can damage the electrical meter
• D. the appliance will not get full voltage

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

this can damage the domestic wiring due to overloading

If we connect many appliances to the same socket, requirement of current for that socket will increase, the wire connected to that socket will have to supply more current, that may exceed its current rating and can damage it.