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Question 103
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A metal-cased appliance is not earthed. A fault makes the live wire touch the metal case. A person standing on the ground touches the case. What is the approximate potential difference across the person?

[1]
A

About 230 V, because the case is now at the live potential

B

About 230 V, because the case is now at the earth potential

C

About 0 V, because the case is joined to the neutral wire

D

About 460 V, because the case is joined to both supply wires

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