Social studies

Science, technology and society 3- Home Appliances

Science, technology and society studies, or science and technology studies(both abbreviated STS) is the study of how society, politics, and culture affect scientific research and technological innovation, and how these, in turn, affect society, politics and culture.

Home appliances are referred to as those things and instruments we use at home that enable us to live a comfortable life. Home appliances are the instruments, equipment or materials we use at home to ease our work or make life more comfortable. Home appliances can be electrical or mechanical devices.

Some Home Appliances and Their Uses

1.       Clothes dryer: It is an appliance that dries clothes by passing heated air through a revolving drum while the wet clothes tremble. A clothes dryer consists of a hallow drum, a motor, a fan, a set of controls and a heat source. Some dryers use electric heat coils as a heat source and others use a natural gas burner.

2.       Dish washer: This is a kitchen appliance that automatically washes, rinses and dries dishes and utensils. To operate a modern dish washer, the user loads dirty dishes into the machines wire racks, adds detergent, closes the loading door and turns on the machine.

3.       Micro- Wave Oven: This is an appliance that uses electromagnetic energy to heat and cook foods. A microwave oven uses microwaves,very short radiowaves commonly employed in radar and or satellite communications.

4.       Stove: This is an appliance used to generate heat to cook food. Some stoves make use of kerosene, gas and some are powered by electricity.

5.       Toaster: This is a kitchen appliance that uses electrical heat to toast bread and other foods.

6.       Electric Iron: This is used for ironing clothes to make them smooth.

7.       Electric kettle: It is used for boiling water.

8.       Blender: This is an electric machine that is used to mix liquids and soft foods together.

9.       Refrigerator: A large piece of electrical kitchen equipment, shaped like a cupboard used for keeping foods and drinks cool.