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To light a table lamp and to run a refrigerator we use ____________ as the source of electricity.


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Solution

Explanation:

  1. The main source of electricity is AC
  2. Cell and batteries are the DC source of electricity.
  3. In home appliances, some appliances operate on a DC source and some on an AC source.
  4. The main source of electricity is enough to power run high-power equipment.
  5. Table lamps and refrigerators are high-energy appliances. A high energy source is required as the main source that has an A.C source.
  6. If we connect these devices directly to the DC source, the source will suddenly discharge.
  7. Also the main source has earthing so it prevents electric shock.

Hence, to light a table lamp and to run a refrigerator we use the main as the source of electricity.


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