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Physics · May / June 2018 · Paper 11 · Question 31

5054Electrical safety

An electrical appliance is plugged into a socket in the wall. The plug contains a fuse. What is the main purpose of the fuse?

  1. Ato earth the appliance
  2. Bto earth the plug
  3. Cto protect the user from electric shock
  4. Dto protect the wiring from overheating

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Correct answer: D. to protect the wiring from overheating

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