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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q331 Mark

Why are the metal casings of electrical appliances earthed?

Ato complete the circuit
Bto ensure the casing is not at a dangerous voltage
Cto ensure the fuse blows when the current in the appliance is too large
Dto protect the appliance from overheating

✓ Correct answer

B: to ensure the casing is not at a dangerous voltage

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 33.

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