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Electricity - Coggle Diagram
Electricity
Uses
Heating
Electricity produces heat by passing current through a high-resistance wire (Joule heating), used in many electric heating systems such as
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Electric Furnaces
An electric furnace is a device that uses electrical energy to generate high heat for melting, heating, or processing materials, typically via resistive or induction heating elements.
Electric water Heaters
An electric water heater is a device that uses electrical energy to heat water, typically by passing current through a heating element immersed in a tank or flowing water.
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Energy
Electricity, generated from primary sources, powers homes, industry, and transport, and is key to modern energy systems and renewable transition.
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Hazards
Short Circuit
A short circuit is an unintended low-resistance path that lets current bypass the load, causing excessive current flow.
Electric Shocks
Electric shocks can cause anything from burns to life-threatening injuries such as cardiac arrest or organ damage, with severity depending on voltage, duration, and current path.
Fire
An electrical fire starts when heat from faults, overloads, or arcs ignites nearby materials, often from faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or appliances.
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