In homes, electrical appliances and lamps are connected in parallel because

Edison23

5 years ago

B and D

Brightonexcellent

1 year ago

The correct answer is: C. parallel connection does not heat up the wires

However, this answer is misleading. The best and most accurate reason why electrical appliances in homes are connected in parallel is actually:

To ensure that each appliance receives the same voltage and can operate independently.

So ideally, if the options included something like:

"Each appliance gets full voltage and can work independently", that would be the most correct.


Among the given options, C is the closest, although not technically the main reason. Here's a breakdown:

A. Incorrect – parallel circuits may actually draw more current overall.

B. Incorrect – the voltage is not reduced in parallel; each appliance gets full voltage.

C. Closest – parallel circuits tend to distribute current better and can prevent overheating if designed well, but that's not the primary reason.

D. Incorrect – series doesn't use high voltage; in fact, voltage divides across components in series.


So go with C, but keep in mind the deeper reason is about maintaining voltage and independent operation.

Ifenna8

6 years ago

B is also correct

Sammyporsche123

2 years ago

B and D means samething wtf

Davina.561

2 months ago

the answer is actually C
You cannot add or subtract voltage whether in series or parallel, thereby ruling out options D and B. connecting them in parallel means that this would prevent heating of the electric coils

Tribunal244

1 year ago

Wait what?! Series connection splits the voltage, so each device go get less voltage, not more. So the answer is C
parallel connection does not heat up the wires — but not because of no heat, just because parallel is safer and better for home wiring.

Jimstar101

1 year ago

The correct answer is:

C. parallel connection does not heat up the wires
This is because in a parallel connection:

1. Current is divided among the branches
2. Wire resistance decreases
3. Less heat is generated

The other options are not entirely accurate:

A. Less current will be used - Not necessarily true, as the total current drawn may remain the same.

B. Less voltage will be used - Not true, as the voltage remains the same in a parallel connection.

D. Series connection uses high voltage - This is true, but not the primary reason why appliances are connected in parallel in homes.

De sage

1 year ago

so what is the best to choose since both are correct

D_Ultimate

3 years ago

i actually feel C is the most correct answer

Nwese

5 years ago

Myschool is correct, infact very correct
in series connection Eeff= V1+V2
in parrallel Veff=V
assuming Eeff=4
in series connection Eeff= 4+4=8v
in parallel connection Eeff = V= 4v which is less compare to series.
: . in series connection high voltage is used.
ans is D. I rest my case.