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What are the Common Misconceptions About Electricity

 Electricity is a very common term in our daily life. Our regular activities largely depend on electricity. As we are dependent on technology it's a must to have electricity in the first place. Home, schools, factories all depend on electricity. In summer it's impossible to stay without electricity. but regarding this common term, we all have some misconceptions. From the general people to engineering students a huge portion of people holds these misconceptions. Today I will discuss some common misconceptions about electricity and its solution. So let's check it out.



1. High resistance bulbs are brighter than low resistance bulbs

Some think that the more resistance a bulb has the more it will transfer the energy. But it is a full misconception. This thinking comes from, resistance which is an obstacle for current to flow, so the more current tries to get through, the more electricity passes through the wire. but the resistance has nothing to do about the brightness of a bulb. If the resistance is thee maybe less electricity but the brightness will be always the same. And if the resistance is too high the current flow will be zero and no energy will be transferred. 

2. Charges move very quickly through empty wires.

People think that in empty wires there is no resistance to the current flow will be very easy and quick. But in wires, there are already full of free electrons and they move very slow and at the same time. The wires have resistance where the electrons speed up. In the flow the faster moving electrons meet with lattice and energy can be transferred through resistance in the wire. 

3. The current takes the easiest path

This topic is discussed in the short and parallel circuits where there is different resistance. It is a very common misconception among people. It is not the current who changes roue. If the circuit is changed the current flow will automatically be changed according to the circuit. If the circuit is changed then the current is changed.

4. Electric shocks are common to mammals 

We always see that birds are not electrified when they sit on electric wire. So the thinking automatically comes that electric shocks are only applicable for mammals. But it is not completely true. If an animal can complete a circuit then the electricity will flow in them and they will get an electric shock. 

5. When the switch is off there is no electricity

This is a very common misconception. After we turn off the switch there is still electric energy. That's why we see light for a few seconds in the bulb after turning off the switch. Because for a few moments the energy can be stored. 


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Common Misconceptions about Electricity

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity 




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