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When we use 'electric' we are thinking of equipment that basically plugs into a wall outlet and runs on a motor (like a fan) or bare resistance (like a space heater). When we use 'electronic', we are thinking of more sophisticated circuitry (such as TVs and computers) using extremely small electrical parts such as microchips and transistors. Some appliances, like refrigerators, suggest both qualities.
- When we use 'electric' we are thinking of equipment that basically plugs into a wall outlet and runs on a motor (like a fan) or bare resistance (like a space heater).
- When we use 'electronic', we are thinking of more sophisticated circuitry (such as TVs and computers) using extremely small electrical parts such as microchips and transistors.
- Some appliances, like refrigerators, suggest both qualities.
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When we use 'electric' we are thinking of equipment that basically plugs into a wall outlet and runs on a motor (like a fan) or bare resistance (like a space heater). When we use 'electronic', we are thinking of more sophisticated circuitry (such as TVs and computers) using extremely small electrical parts such as microchips and transistors. Some appliances, like refrigerators, suggest both quali
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Electric items require electricity to operate but are otherwise "dumb", like e.g. incandescent light bulbs, basic electric motors, ca. 1950s era appliances, etc. They use only passive electrical components (resistors, capacitors and inductors). Electronic items use active electrical components (transistors, diodes, operational amplifiers, etc.) to perform controls of some kind on the circuit itsel
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The simplest way to explain the difference, with my experiece is this. Equipment or gadgets that are "electric". i.e. hair dryer, blender, toaster, can openers and etc have no I/O and logic circuit, therefore, they have no DC components, like a AC/ DC rectifier (or Bridge Rect). In the US, all electric appliances operate on 120Vac. Some of the new home applianes nowadays have a display and some s
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