Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

A fuse is included in the circuit that connects a room heater to the mains electricity supply. As the fuse melts, it disconnects the circuit. Why does the fuse wire melt?

  • AThe air in the room becomes too damp.
  • BThe air in the room reaches its required temperature.
  • CThe insulation around the circuit wire becomes damaged.
  • DThe current in the circuit becomes too large.

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