A domestic appliance is protected by a 13 A fuse in its plug to protect the wiring if a fault occurs.
In which wire must the fuse be positioned, and what does it do when it operates?
Position: neutral wire; Operation: reduces the current to 13 A13\text{ A}13 A
Position: neutral wire; Operation: disconnects the electrical supply
Position: live wire; Operation: reduces the current to 13 A13\text{ A}13 A
Position: live wire; Operation: disconnects the electrical supply
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