
College Physics:
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ISBN: 9781305965515
Author: SERWAY, Raymond A.
Publisher: Brooks/Cole Pub Co
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Chapter 18, Problem 7CQ
The following statements are related to household circuits and electrical safety. Determine whether each statement is true (T) or false (F). (a) Circuit breakers are wired in series with the outlets they protect. (b) A circuit breaker rated at 20 A provides a constant current of 20 A to each outlet in the circuit. (c) Three-wire electrical cords help prevent dangerous electrical shocks by grounding the case of a device.
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