Description : What is the most likely thing to happen if I must plug in the very short cord of a small electrical appliance into an extension cord or power strip rather than a wall outlet? What's the worst that could happen?
Last Answer : For some reason toasters have notoriously short cords and I've never received a reasonable excuse. The best I could come up with was that the cord was kept short to prevent the thing from falling ... has a 3 prong plug (grounded) you want a grounded extension cord plugged into a grounded outlet.
Description : Bringing more than one US appliance to UK: multiple adapters, or one adapter and a power strip?
Last Answer : answer:Multiple adapters sounds safer. Realistically how many devices are you going to need to use simultaneously? It may be that you don’t actually need an adapter for each device you are going to bring.
Description : I plugged a faulty appliance into a wall outlet but now the outlet doesn't work. Can anyone help?
Last Answer : Unless you can rewire the wiring within the walls out let i would call a electriction :) and a electriction will do it right so nothings wrong with it ethier.
Description : Why is that my laptop (and my previous laptops) have always had power inputs on the left side and it seems that over the years invariably whatever outlet I need to plug into is on the right ?
Last Answer : answer:Observer bias-you notice annoying events more than convenient ones. I think an actual sidedness / asymmetry is highly unlikely here. Fwiw my lapop's power is on the right. Or you have left- ... ;) This problem won't go away until power becomes transmitted wirelessly, cutting the last wire'.
Description : The gas phase reaction 2A ⇌ B is carried out in an isothermal plug flow reactor. The feed consists of 80 mole % A and 20 mole % inerts. If the conversion of A at the reactor exit is 50%, then CA/CA0 at the outlet of the reactor is (A) 2/3 (B) 5/8 (C) 1/3 (D) 3/8
Last Answer : (B) 5/8
Description : Is there a 12v car/cigarette outlet adapter for the portable Bose Sounddock?
Last Answer : Just buy an inverter with a plug socket on instead! That way you can use most mains powered products via a cigarette lighter socket which is far more useful :-)
Description : If I have a 110v outlet and plug in a power strip with five sockets, why do I get 110v out of each instead of 22v?
Last Answer : answer:Because of the type of circuit used. This is called a parallel circuit. Compare voltage to water pressure. If you would poke multiple holes at the same height from the bottom of a bucket full ... the pressure at each hole stays the same, independent from other holes you'd poke in the bucket.
Description : Receptacle outlets aboard ship should be designed so those mounted according to 46 CFR 111 have _____________. A. there must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets in the crew accommodations for an ... outlet must not have any exposed parts with the plug opening uncovered D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Can I plug a 6V adapter into a USB-hub?
Last Answer : Try it for 15 mins, feel it, and if it scalds your hand like you just touched the sun, then its probably not a good idea to keep using this.
Description : What happens if I plug a surge protector into a 220V outlet?
Last Answer : I think you should read this first: http://www.gson.org/stepdown/
Description : Why is an electrical outlet called an outlet when you plug things into it? Shouldn't it be called an inlet?
Last Answer : Current flow out from the wall socket when you plug a cord into it. If you want this to be called an inlet and not an outlet, then it would need to be reversed. When you plugged the cord ... flow is by a conductor such as your plug that trips the circuit and allows the electricity to flow freely.
Description : Can I plug my DVD player directly into the wall outlet or should I use a surge protector?
Last Answer : Although a surge protector is certainly not required, it is highly recommended to protect all electronic equipment from damage.
Description : Why does metal complete a circuit when you plug it into an outlet?
Last Answer : Metal is a good conductor of electricity hence it gives an easy path and completes the circuit.
Description : I do not live in North America. Can I plug my Earthing product into a wall outlet?
Last Answer : We receive many questions about using Earthing products around the world. To assist you, we have compiled some basic facts you will have compiled some basic facts you will need to det need to determine the ... your country (whether 110 ountry (whether 110 volts or 240 volts, volts or 240 volts, etc)
Description : Is it safe to use 2 to 3 way outlet plug adapters?
Last Answer : answer:I think it usually is. Does your computer have any warnings or directions specifying otherwise?
Description : What type of adapterconverter would one buy to convert a UK adapter to a US adapter to be able to plug it in?
Last Answer : check home depot and ask them, the adapters do exist.
Description : Which DVI adapter can I plug in to my monitor's VGA port?
Last Answer : You need a DVI-A Male to HD15 VGA Female Video Adapter.
Description : Does this just plug in an outlet?
Last Answer : You can plug the air conditioner into any outlet in your home, however you should get an outlet strip to protect against power surges. Yes, this HDTV plugs into a normal electrical outlet or power strip.
Description : State the function of the following parts in a heat engine: a) Crank shaft b) spark plug c) carburettord) kick starter e) inlet valve f) outlet valve
Last Answer : a) Crankshaft converts the linear movement of piston into circular motion. b) Spark plug is used in petrol engine to ignite the mixture of petrol and air in the cylinder. c) Carburettorhelps to mix ... -air or air into the cylinder. f) Outlet Valve allows the exhaust gases out of the cylinder.
Description : The time required by rain water to reach the outlet of drainage basin, is generally called (A) Time of concentration (B) Time of overland flow (C) Concentration time of overland flow (D) Duration of the rainfall
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Krispy Kreme outlet near San Francisco airport?
Last Answer : You're out of luck there: http://web.sa.mapquest.com/krispykreme/?transaction=search&radius=999&city=san+francisco&stateProvince=ca&postalCode=94111&country=US&x=0&y=0 No KK in SF. If you want to drive to ... Kreme though. Take your friend to a restaurant called Betelnut . Oh that's good food.
Description : Is the oceanic crust near a mid-ocean ridge is older than crust far away?
Last Answer : Sorry, you have it entirely reversed.
Description : A motor pumps water from a well into a tank at the rate of 3000 c.c./sec while another outlet pumps water out of the tank at the rate of 1800 c.c./sec
Last Answer : A motor pumps water from a well into a tank at the rate of 3000 c.c./sec while another outlet ... the motor and outlet are in operation (in minutes).
Description : Point out the correct statement. a) JumpIt is an open-source virtual appliance installation and management service b) Converting a virtual appliance from one platform to another is easy proposition c ... vendors support OVF, notably VMware, Microsoft, Oracle, and Citrix d) All of the mentioned
Last Answer : Nearly all major virtualization platform vendors support OVF, notably VMware, Microsoft, Oracle, and Citrix
Description : How far apart are the pins on a European (type C) plug?
Last Answer : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europlug
Description : Another Names of Network Cards are: a) Network Adapter b) Network Interface Card c) All of Above d) None of These
Last Answer : c) All of Above
Description : An old parchment describes the location of buried treasure: 'On the island there are only two trees, A and B, and the remains of a gallows. Start at the gallows and count the steps required to walk ... when he gets to the island finds the gallows missing. Is there any way he can still get -Riddles
Last Answer : A simple experiment with a ruler and paper shows that any position for the gallows leads to the same point.
Description : How far can you reach back into history with 2 degrees of separation?
Last Answer : answer:Some time at the last half of the 18th century. As far as I know, the oldest person in my family tree lived during that period.
Description : While mixing sand, gravel, and cement for the foundation of a house, a worker noticed a small bird hopping along the top of the foundation wall. The bird misjudged a hop and fell down one of the holes ... . What would be the easiest way to get the bird out of the hole without injuring it? -Riddles
Last Answer : Since they had plenty of sand available, they could pour a little at a time into the hole. The bird would constantly keep shifting its position so that it stood on the rising sand.
Description : Do you think us humans are just an experiment by another being from a far away planet?
Last Answer : Yes. They’re a pair of little white lab mice. At least in this dimension.
Description : Which type of network is used to connect a company located in one area of a city to another location in a city far away? a.LAN b.PAN c.MAN d.WAN
Last Answer : d.WAN
Description : Julie is going on an extended trip for three weeks. She lives in a remote area where there are frequent electrical power outages which can last up to three or four days. Julie has quite a bit of food ... power, while another house may have no power. She won?t be able to have a neighbor chec -Riddles
Last Answer : One thing Julie could do is freeze a tray of ice-cubes, and turn the tray of ice upside down in her freezer. When she comes home, she should check the tray. If the ice cubes are still in the ... clean out the freezer. She will have to make a judgment call if the ice-cubes are only slightly thawed.
Description : What is the purpose of the green conductor in a power tool or electrical appliance cable?
Last Answer : To prevent electrical shock to the operator in case there is an electrical short to the frame of the appliance or too.
Description : A. active power B. reactive power C. apparent power D. A & C E. B & C
Last Answer : D
Description : A far-sighted person has a near point at 100 cm. What must be the power of the correcting lens? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : Power of the lens = To calculate focal length using the near point=100cm f= Where, u= object size v= image size ∵ image is virtual, it is with a - sign. The near point of a normal eye=u=25 cm Using this, f= = +33.3 cm=+ Also, Power=P= where f is in meters ⇒P=+ = + 3 D
Description : A far-sighted person has a near point at 100 cm. What must be the power of the correcting lens?
Last Answer : +3.0 D
Description : Two travellers spend from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock walking along a level road, up a hill and back again. Their pace is 4 mph on the level, 3 mph uphill, and 6 mph downhill.How far do they walk and at what time do they reach the top of the hill? -Riddles
Last Answer : 24 miles half past three.
Last Answer : Yes, it depends on the power of the transmitter, but mainly on the antenna.
Description : How large should be the area where the golf will be played with a reserve so that someone does not hit it for ??
Last Answer : 600 m - http://www.golfeurope.cz/golf/golf-magazin/golfovy-trener-radi/28.html (last paragraph) ...
Description : How far did vesuvius magma reach?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : How far can a cb two way radio reach a signal from?
Last Answer : Most CB two way radios can reach a signal from 20 to 25 miles. The actual amount varies dependent on what brand of CB two way radio you own or are purchasing.
Description : Two coal trains, one southbound, the other westbound, reach an over and under crossing at the same instant and each proceed at 40 kilometers per hour on their respective courses. Approximately how far apart are the lead cars two hours later, to the nearest kilometer? w) 80 x) 113 y) 136 z) 160
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- 113
Description : I reach the bus stop 15 min late if I walk at 2 kmph Starting from my office . Instead, if I walk at 3 kmph, I reach the bus stop 10 min early. How far is bus stop from my office? a) 1.5 km b) 2.5 km c) 3.5 km d) 4.5 km
Last Answer : B Let the distance between the office and the bus stop be 1 km Time required at 2 kmph =1/2 =30 mins Time required at 3 kmph =1/3 =20 mins Difference = 30−20=10 min. Actual difference in timings = ... is 1 km ⇒ If difference is 25 min, distance is 2.5 km Hence the required answer is 2.5 km
Description : What would you have done if you saw a fast-food outlet worker flush the toilet after using it then went back to work without washing his hands?
Last Answer : I would have found the manager and told them what I saw.
Description : In a 1-1 concurrent heat exchanger, if the tube side fluid outlet temperature is equal to the shell side fluid outlet temperature, then the LMTD is (A) ∞ (B) 0 ... temperature (D) Equal to the difference between hot fluid inlet temperature and cold fluid outlet temperature
Last Answer : (B) 0
Description : In a parallel flow heat exchanger, if the outlet temperature of hot and cold fluids are the same, then the log mean temperature difference (LMTD) is (A) Minimum (B) Maximum (C) Zero (D) Infinity
Last Answer : (C) Zero
Description : The freezer in a refrigerator is fitted near the top – (1) to keep it away from hot compressor which is nearer to the bottom (2) because of convenience (3) it facilitates convection currents (4) to minimise power consumption
Last Answer : (3) it facilitates convection currents Explanation: The freezer in a refrigerator is fitted near the top so that it can cool the whole interior by setting up ... compartment temperature excessively causes difficulties in maintaining above-reezing temperature in the refrigerator compartment.
Description : The freezer in a refrigerator is fitted near the top (1) to keep it away from hot compressor which is nearer to the bottom (2) because of convenience (3) it facilitates convection currents (4) to minimise power consumption
Last Answer : it facilitates convection currents
Description : Are you still using power when things are connected to the outlet but aren't on?
Last Answer : There is power consumption to keep them in “instant on”. Long time ago a TV used to take time to warmup, same with a lot of other equipment. Now they are constantly sucking a small bit of power.
Description : If you’re charging a cellular phone using a home outlet, wouldn’t the more powerful current charge a phone faster than using a vehicle’s power to charge the same cellular phone?
Last Answer : Do you understand the difference between AC and DC?