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There is a beaker in water connected with an extension cord to the outlet. What

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Question

There is a beaker in water connected with an extension cord to the outlet. What is the biggest safety concern?
A) It's plugged into a 3 prong outlet instead of a 2 prong outlet B) The use of the extension cord C) The glass of the beaker will shatter/melt in the hot water D) The water will be running all day There is a beaker in water connected with an extension cord to the outlet. What is the biggest safety concern?
A) It's plugged into a 3 prong outlet instead of a 2 prong outlet B) The use of the extension cord C) The glass of the beaker will shatter/melt in the hot water D) The water will be running all day
A) It's plugged into a 3 prong outlet instead of a 2 prong outlet B) The use of the extension cord C) The glass of the beaker will shatter/melt in the hot water D) The water will be running all day

Explanation / Answer

According to the given problem,

Answer: C

As the water is connected to electricity,

Electrical energy is converted in to chemical and inturn convert in to heat energy and it may break the glass.