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What do you mean by short circuit?

Important Questions on Electric Current and Its Effects

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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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Select the most correct alternative given below each statement and write the completed statement:
An electric fuse is used to ________

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A house has 3 tube lights, 2 fans and a television. Each tube lights draws 40 W. The fan draws 80 W and the television 60 W. On an average, all the tubelights are kept on for five hours, two fans for 12 hours each and the television for five hours a day. Find the cost of electric energy used in 30 days at the rate of Rs 3.00 per KWH.

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Why is it not advisable to use a piece of copper wire as fuse wire in an electric circuit?
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Which wire in a power circuit is connected to the metallic body of the appliance?
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Electricity and magnetism are linked to each other.

Two fuse wires A and B of the same length but rated 20 A and 10 A respectively which will be more thicker and why?

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What happens, if the household electric appliances are connected in series?
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Suggest any two measures to avoid overloading in domestic circuits.
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How does overload and short-circuit occur in an electric circuit ? Explain. What is the function of fuse during this situation?
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In domestic electric circuit the fuse wire is connected to which of the following?

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Why is fuse wire always placed in a live circuit?
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At the time of short circuit, the electric current in the circuit:
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Write an activity to demonstrate the heating effect of current.
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Which of these appliances does not work on magnetic effect of current?
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Differentiate between the following.

Heating effect and magnetic effect of current

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What is meant by the heating effect of current? Name three appliances based on this effect.
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Can we use the same fuse in a geyser and a television set? Explain.
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In many electrical appliances such as an electric oven, iron, and kettle, an automatic switch is used. The switch automatically switches off when the task is over. How does the automatic switch of these appliances reduce electrical energy wastage?