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10.4 Mains electricity

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A high-power clay kiln in a ceramics workshop is connected to the AC mains supply.

Explain how a fuse installed in this circuit prevents the cabling from overheating and potentially causing a fire if a short-circuit fault occurs.

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10.4 Mains electricity Questions

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  2. /Physics
  3. /10.4 Mains electricity

10 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 10.4 Mains electricity, covering 10.4.1 Direct and alternating current, 10.4.2 Live, neutral and earth wires; safety, 10.4.3 Mains wire potential differences and dangers, and 10.4.4 Power ratings and energy use. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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