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Question 11
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Inside an electric heater the live wire comes loose and touches the metal case. The heater is correctly earthed. Which statement describes what happens?

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A

The current in the live wire falls to zero

B

The metal case stays at about 230 V

C

A large current flows in the live wire and the earth wire

D

A large current flows in the live wire and the neutral wire

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2.3 Domestic uses and safety Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 2.3 Domestic uses and safety, covering 2.3.1 Direct and alternating potential difference and 2.3.2 Mains electricity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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