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During the winter, many people use portable electric space heaters to keep warm. Sometimes, however, the...

During the winter, many people use portable electric space heaters to keep warm. Sometimes, however, the heater must be located far from a 120-V wall receptacle, so an extension cord must be used. However, manufacturers often warn against using an extension cord. If one must be used, they recommend a certain wire gauge, or smaller. Why the warning, and why are smaller-gauge wires better then larger-gauge wires?

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