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Question 12

An electrical appliance has a metal outer casing and is not double-insulated. Which statement correctly describes its connection to the mains supply?

A

It must be connected using a three-core cable so that the metal casing is connected to the earth wire.

B

It can safely be connected using a two-core cable with no earth wire.

C

It does not need a fuse if the earth wire is connected to the metal case.

D

The metal casing should be connected to both the neutral wire and the earth wire.

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Electrical safety Questions

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135 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Electrical safety, covering Electrical safety. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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