Question

1. (a) Define short circuit
(b) What do you mean by overloading? State two ways by which a short circuit can be avoided.
2. (a) State two reasons why a copper wire cannot be used as a fuse wire.
(b) What are the consequences of overload? Explain how overloading can be avoided.
3. Describe an experiment with labelled diagram to show that the strength of an electromagnet depends on (a) numb
of turns of a conducting wire (b) the strength of the current, and (c) nature of the core material used.
4. Describe three applications of heating effect of current.
5. Describe three applications of magnetic effect of current.
6. State the reason :
(a) The handle of electricians' screw driver is made of plastic.
(b) Copper wires are usually covered with rubber or plastic.
answer type questions :​

Answer 1

Answer:

What do you mean by overloading?

Explanation:

State two ways by which a short circuit can be avoided.