Why are the domestic electric connections made in parallel?

Important Questions on Electrical Power and Household Circuits

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 6

What is fuse? Describe its use in an electrical circuit.

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 7

Name the material used in a fuse wire.

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 8

Why a fuse is always connected to live wire?

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 9

What is a pole fuse? What is its use?

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 10

Current rating of a fuse is $15 \mathrm{A}$. Explain.

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 11

Why can't a $5 \mathrm{A}$ fuse be in an electric oven? Explain.

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 12

You are given a $5 \mathrm{A}$ and $15 \mathrm{A}$ fuse. How will you differentiate between them?

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S CHAND'S ICSE PHYSICS BOOK 2>Chapter 9 - Electrical Power and Household Circuits>QUESTIONS>Q 13

Draw the diagram of a cartridge type fuse and explain its use.