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Which of the following circuits will still be dangerous even if the fuse blows off and electric iron stops working during a short circuit?

Circuit A is not dangerous after fuse blows because fuse is in live wire so it will cut the connection; Circuit B is dangerous even if fuse blows because the fuse is in neutral wire .


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Three appliances are connected in parallel to the same source which provides a voltage of 220 V. A fuse connected to the source will blow if the current from the source exceeds 10 A. If the three appliances are rated at 60 W, 500 W and 1200 W at 220 V, will the fuse blow?

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A vacuum cleaner draws a current of 2 A from the mains supply.

(a) What is the appropriate value of the fuse to be fitted in its circuit?


(b) What will happen if a 13 A fuse is fitted in its circuit?

42

An electric kettle rated as 1200 W at 220 V and a toaster rated at 1000 W at 220 V are both connected in parallel to a source of 220 V. If the fuse connected to the source blows when the current exceeds 9.0 A, can both appliances be used at the same time? illustrate your answer with calculations.

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What is the main difference in the wiring of an electric bulb and a socket for using an electric iron in a domestic electric circuit? What is the reason for this difference?

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