During the winter, many people use portable electric space

Chapter 20, Problem 20.15

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During the winter, many people use portable electric space heaters to keep warm. When the heater is located far from a 120-V wall receptacle, an extension cord is necessary (see Figure 20.13). To prevent fires, however, manufacturers sometimes caution about using extension cords. To minimize the risk of a fire, should a long extension cord used with a space heater be made from (a) larger-gauge or (b) smaller-gauge wire?

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