Question

The possibility of overloading occurs when___.

• A. a single appliance is connected in a single socket
• B. a small amount of current passes through the appliance
• C. large number of appliances are connected in a single socket
• D. there are appliances connected to different sockets at a time

Answer 1

The correct option is C

large number of appliances are connected in a single socket

Overloading of the circuit occurs when large number of appliances are connected in a single socket. This causes a large amount of current to flow resulting in blowing off the fuse. Here, blowing off of the fuse means the melting of a fuse wire due to excess heating.