Fuse should be connected to ..... wire of the circuit

Earth

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Neutral

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Phase

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Any of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Phase
Fuse should be connected to live / phase wire of circuit. If it is connected to neutral wire, the fuse will melt when excess current flow, but the appliance will still be connected to high potential through live wire. Thus, if a person touches the appliance, he receives shock. Hence, choice is (C).

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