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Question 28
a.

Explain the meaning and function of each of the following terms or features commonly associated with electrical safety:

(i) Plastic sheath on a mains cable

(ii) 13 A fuse

(iii) Earth connection

(iv) Double insulated

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b.

Circuit breakers (such as miniature circuit breakers) are frequently used instead of fuses in modern consumer units. Give two advantages of using a circuit breaker instead of a fuse.

[2]

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