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A toaster with a metal case is connected to the mains supply. The circuit includes a fuse.

a.

Draw the electrical symbol for a fuse.

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b.

The metal case of the toaster is earthed. A fault occurs and a live wire touches the metal case. Explain how earthing the metal case protects the user.

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c.

The control circuit for the toaster includes a transformer. Its input voltage is 230 V230\text{ V}230 V. There are 115011501150 turns on the input coil and 606060 turns on the output coil.

Calculate the output voltage of the transformer.

output voltage = ___________ V\text{V}V

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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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