tina used a fuse wire with a 5 ampere specification in a circuit at home which us connected to an appliance that draws a current of 15 ampere. explain whether she used the correct fuse wire. what advice can be given?
Answers
Explanation:
No, the position of the switch does not affect its functionality. A switch can be connected anywhere in the circuit.
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Question 2:
Which insulator is used in an electric switch to cut off the supply of current–plastic, wood or air?
ANSWER:
Air is used as an insulator in an electric switch to cut off the supply of current.
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Question 3:
What kind of wire will you use for the following–one offering low resistance or one offering high resistance?
a. connecting wire
b. filament of a bulb
ANSWER:
(a) I will use a wire of low resistance as a connecting wire because it will produce less heat in the circuit.
(b) For the filament of a bulb, I would use a wire of high resistance because it would produce more heat and would glow brighter.