Effects of electricity

One of the great advantages of electricity is that it allows you to easily generate a multitude of different effects. In a simple kitchen you can find many appliances that take advantage of this advantage.

The following table lists various effects that can be achieved with electricity and the receiving devices that make it happen.

EFFECT Examples of receivers
LIGHT
  • Incandescent bulb
  • LED bulb
  • Fluorescent tube
  • Electric arc lamp
HEAT
  • Resistor of a toaster
  • Resistor of a furnace
  • Resistor of an air heater
  • Induction plaque
  • Microwave
  • Arc welding
MOTION
  • Blender or juicer motor
  • Piezoelectric motor of a camera
SOUND
  • Speakers
  • Headphones
  • Clock buzzer or house bell
  • Ultrasonic cleaner
MAGNETIC
  • Crane with electromagnet
  • Magnetic door lock
CHEMICAL
  • Rechargeable battery
  • Electroplating apparatus
  • Electrical muscle stimulator