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Question 59

An electric heater is connected to a mains supply by insulated cables. The circuit is protected by a fuse, but the connecting cables become dangerously hot during use. Which modification would prevent the cables from heating up as much?

A

Install a second fuse in the neutral wire.

B

Replace the cables with ones that have a larger cross-sectional area.

C

Use a fuse with a higher current rating.

D

Use cables with thicker plastic insulation.

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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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