Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

The metal casings of electrical appliances are linked to an earth wire. Which statement is not correct?

  • AThe live wire may become loose and touch the metal case.
  • BIf the metal case becomes live, the earth wire conducts current to the ground.
  • CThe earth wire needs to have a high resistance.
  • DEarthing metal cases helps prevent a person from receiving an electric shock.

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