Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

If the insulation in a mains cable is damaged, two of the wires inside it may come into contact and create a short circuit. Which row is correct?

  • Athe danger when this happens: a large current will overheat the wiring and lead to a fire; safety device which avoids this danger: a fuse
  • Bthe danger when this happens: a large current will overheat the wiring and lead to a fire; safety device which avoids this danger: a relay
  • Cthe danger when this happens: the appliance at the end of the cable will be damaged; safety device which avoids this danger: a fuse
  • Dthe danger when this happens: the appliance at the end of the cable will be damaged; safety device which avoids this danger: a relay

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