Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

A washing machine cable has three separate conductors. One of these conductors contains a fuse.
(a)[3]

Explain how the earth wire and the fuse combine to make the washing machine safer.

(b(i))[1]

State the wire in which the fuse is fitted.

(b(ii))[1]

Explain why the fuse is fitted into this wire.

(c(i))[1]

State the names of each of these wires.

(c(ii))[1]

Suggest why the hair-dryer does not need an earth wire.

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