Why the electrical gadgets used in a house such as bulbs, fans, heater, etc., are always connected in parallel, not in series:

To provide equal supply voltages to all the gadgets

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Removal of one gadget will not affect the working of other gadgets

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
The reasons for connecting electrical gadgets in parallel are
(1)potential difference across each appliance connected in parallel remains the same so every appliance works with its maximum capacity.
(2)Every appliance can be operated by an independent switch.

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Why the electrical gadgets used in a house such as bulbs, fans, heater, etc., are always connected in parallel, not in series:

The correct option is C Both A and BThe reasons for connecting electrical gadgets in parallel are(1)potential difference across each appliance connected in parallel remains the same so every appliance works with its maximum capacity.(2)Every appliance can be operated by an independent switch.

The correct option is C Both A and B
The reasons for connecting electrical gadgets in parallel are
(1)potential difference across each appliance connected in parallel remains the same so every appliance works with its maximum capacity.
(2)Every appliance can be operated by an independent switch.