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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 still be dangerous even if the fuse blows off and electric iron stops working during a short-circuit. This is because the live wire that carries A.C. power is still is in contact with the electric iron .

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Q. Which of the following observations for the electric circuit shown below are correct?

(i) Fuse 1 blows up before fuse 2, in case of excessive current.
(ii) Bulb C glows if bulb B gets fused.
(iii) Bulbs B and C glow if bulb A gets fused.

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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

(c) There is a minimum limit on the current which can safely flow in the electric circuits

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

Q. ____ is a material which break off the electric circuit from the supply in case of a short circuit to protect the circuit.

State whether true or false.

When a short-circuit takes place, the fuse wire melts and breaks the electric circuit.

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(a) What is the process of connecting too many electrical appliances to a single socket known as?
(b) Which effect of electric current is responsible for the blowing off of fuse wire?

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