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.