Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

The metal casing of an electrical appliance is connected to earth. What is the reason for this?

  • Ato complete the circuit supplying the appliance so that it works
  • Bto ensure that the cables supplying the appliance do not become damp
  • Cto prevent the cables supplying the appliance from overheating
  • Dto protect a user of the appliance from electric shock

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