Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

An electric kettle has a metal outer casing. The kettle’s cable includes a wire linked to the earth pin of the plug. Which hazard does this protect against?

  • Athe cable to the kettle becoming too hot
  • Bthe casing of the kettle becoming live
  • Cthe casing of the kettle becoming wet on the outside
  • Dthe casing of the kettle overheating

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