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Question 17

Which statement correctly describes the main safety function of an earth wire in a mains electrical circuit?

A

to prevent the current in the circuit from becoming too large during normal operation

B

to provide a safe path for current to flow to the ground if the live wire touches the metal casing

C

to disconnect the circuit automatically when the current exceeds a certain limit

D

to reduce the amount of electrical energy consumed by the appliance

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Electrical safety Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Electrical safety

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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