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AC power plugs and sockets

technology Maturity 11-13

Plugs give power to your things.

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World map of electrical mains power plug types used.svg
A plug goes into a socket. This lets power flow to your toy. It helps your lamp turn on. It is very helpful. Do you see plugs at your home?
Type M travel adaptor.jpg
Type M travel adaptor.jpg

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NEMA Plug Ratings.jpg
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Tricklestar Plug Strip.jpg
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Type M travel adaptor.jpg
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World map of electrical mains power plug...
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I plug.jpg
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China's 3-pin sockets.jpg
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BS 546 Plugs - 15A 5A 2A.png
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ShaverPlugUK.jpg
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European plug and sockets, UE standard,...
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CEE 7-1.png
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Plug CEE 7-2.jpg
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Euro-Flachstecker 2.jpg

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