The electrical appliances in the houses are connected with each other in
parallel combination
series
a combination of series and parallel circuits
none of the above
A.
parallel combination
The advantages of electricity as compared to other forms of energy is as follows:
(i) Electricity can be readily transmitted over large distances with relatively small loss in energy.
(ii) Electricity can be easily converted to other forms of energy ike heat, light, sound, motion, etc.
(iii) electricity is the most convenient source of energy.
Electricity playing an important role in modern society has a wide range of applications:
(i) Electricity is used in heating, lighting, cooking, operating fans, geysers, etc. in our houses, hospitals, hotels, office buildings, food storage plants.
(ii) Electricity is used in industries to run various types of machines.
(iii) In transportation to pull electric trains, trams, etc.
(iv) Electricity is used for irrigation purposes in agriculture.
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