Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

Which statement describes the point at which the switch in an electric lamp is connected?

  • AThe switch is in either the live wire or in the neutral wire as both wires carry the current.
  • BThe switch is in the earth wire to prevent the fuse from blowing when the lamp is in use.
  • CThe switch is in the live wire so that the lamp is disconnected from the mains supply when the switch is off.
  • DThe switch is in the neutral wire to prevent current leakage when the lamp is switched off.

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