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Show a schematic diagram of common domestic circuit.

Important Questions on Electricity and Circuits

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Select the most correct alternative given below each statement and write the completed statement:

An appliance like an electric iron takes a current from circuit rated _____

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Apart from the live wire, what are the two other wires in the household circuit?

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Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances.
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Draw a labelled diagram of the common domestic electric circuit. Why does an electric short circuit occur? What is the importance of a fuse in an electric circuit? 
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Why is series arrangement not used in domestic circuits?

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What is earthing? Why is earthing of electrical appliances necessary?
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Name two safety measures commonly used in domestic electric circuit and appliances.

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What happens, if the household electric appliances are connected in series?
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It is advantageous to connect electric devices in parallel instead of connecting them in series. Why?
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Distinguish between the terms ‘overloading’ and ‘short-circuiting’ as used in domestic circuits.
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The diagram below shows a dual control switch circuit connected to a bulb. Out of A & B which one is the live wire and which one is the neutral wire? 

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An electric oven of 2 kW power rating is operated in a domestic electric circuit ( 220 V) that has a current rating of 5 A. What result do you expect? Explain.
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What are the disadvantages of connecting two bulbs in series?
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As a student what initiative you can take to minimize power consumption.
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Give reason: "Different electrical appliances in a domestic circuit are connected in parallel."
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Air conditioners and water heaters are connected to the power sockets at home. What happens if they are mistakenly plugged into normal sockets?
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In which arrangement are the appliances connected in the electric circuit of our homes, Series or Parallel? Give one reason for your answer.
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Why the parallel circuit is better for connecting bulbs in a house?
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(a) Draw a schematic diagram of common domestic circuit.

(b) State the function of fuse and earth wire.