The earth wire is used to protect an appliance from leakage current.
Which of the following is used to protect home appliances from high voltages/currents?
How does a fuse protect the electric wiring (or an appliance) from being damaged?
(a) The earthing of an electric appliance is useful only if the fuse is in the live wire. Give the reason.
(b) Name the part of the appliance which is earthed.