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    4. Why is an electrical outlet called an outlet when you plug things into it? Shouldn't it be called an inlet.
    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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    0  Views: 480 Answers: 6 Posted: 14 years ago
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      Because it's an outlet for the electricity.

      14 years ago. Rating: 2
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        You have too much time on your hands and no brain I think.

        14 years ago. Rating: 1
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          Ever hear of "outercourse?"

          14 years ago. Rating: 0
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            Electricity comes  from a socket out let from the fuse board or power supply You plug into it  to get Electricity out"your plug is the "inlet

            14 years ago. Rating: 0
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              I believe you bakflipper202 is up no good.

              14 years ago. Rating: 0
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                because electricity FLOWS OUT OF IT NOT INTO IT.

                14 years ago. Rating: 0
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