The figure below shows a domestic wiring system. (i) Point out two faults in the circuit. (ii) What is the fuse made of and why is...

      

The figure below shows a domestic wiring system.
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(i) Point out two faults in the circuit.
(ii) What is the fuse made of and why is it necessary in the circuit?

  

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Kavungya
(i)
- lamps are placed in series instead of parallel
- fuse and switch is on the neutral instead of live
(ii)
- fuse is made of a wire with low m.p.
- it safeguards the appliance against damage should the current flowing through i t exceed the safe
limit.
Kavungya answered the question on May 25, 2019 at 07:14


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