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  • 03-12-2020
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
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Why is an electrical outlet called an outlet when you plug things into it? Shouldn’t it be called an inlet?

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IEatNutella
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  • 03-12-2020

Answer: Because that LETS the electrical power OUT

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