Practice Electric Fuse (9.8.1) - Household Circuits

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Question 1.
What is the main function of an electric fuse?
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Think about what happens when there's too much current.
Question 2.
What wire should a fuse be connected to?
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Consider where the current flows to the appliance.
3Question 3.
What happens to an electric fuse when the current exceeds its rating?
- It continues to function normally
- It melts and breaks the circuit
- It explodes
- It reduces the current
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Think about the fuse's function during an overload.
4Question 4.
True or False: A fuse can be connected to the neutral wire.
- True
- False
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Consider where the current needs to be interrupted.
Question 5.
Design a household circuit that includes fuses for different appliance ratings. Explain your choices.
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Research appliance ratings to determine safe fuse values.
Question 6.
Analyze the risks associated with a poorly chosen fuse rating in a specific household scenario.
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Think about the appliance's maximum current draw.

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