Chapter 19, Problem 5Q

To determine

Household outlets are connected in series or in parallel?

Answer to Problem 5Q

Solution:

Household outlets are connected in parallel connection.:

Explanation of Solution

In series connection, it is mandatory that all the connectors are turned on for the operation of single outlet as all the outlets are connected to each other, and the mains are connected with the first and the last outlet.

While in parallel connection, each outlet is connected to the mains, and any outlet can be used anytime without any interference of the other outlet.

Since, we can use any of the household outlets without turning on all the outlets, or without the interference of other outlets; therefore, it’s clear that household outlets are connected in parallel connection.

The one other big advantage of parallel connection is that voltage is same across all the outlets, and any outlets can be used for any of the electrical appliances.