Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

A washing machine is operating normally, with both the water heater and the motor switched on. It is connected to the mains supply through a cable.
(a(i))[1]

The current in the live wire in the cable is $13\,\text{A}$. State the magnitude of the current in the neutral wire in the cable.

(a(ii))[1]

State the magnitude of the current in the earth wire in the cable.

(b(i))[3]

The insulation on the mains cable is now damaged and, as the washing machine vibrates, the live wire touches the metal casing. Explain how the earth wire and the fuse together stop any further damage.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why the fuse is connected into the live wire.

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