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Which of the following circuits will still be dangerous even if the fuse blows off and electric iron stops working during a short circuit ?

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Circuit B will be more dangerous because the fuse is not connected to the live wire. So even if the fuse blows, the live wire will still be connected to the device and the user may get an electric shock.

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Choose the statement which is not correct in the case of an electric fuse.

(a) Fuses are inserted in electric circuits of all buildings

(b) There is a maximum limit on the current which can safely flow through the electric circuits

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(d) If a proper fuse is inserted in a circuit it will blow off if current exceeds the safe limit

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