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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · May/June 2016 · Q301 Mark

The diagram shows the wiring of a three-pin mains plug. There is an error in the diagram. What is the error?

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AThe cable cover C is not under the clip S.
BThe earth wire E is connected to the wrong terminal.
CThe fuse F is connected to the live wire L.
DThe live wire L is connected to the wrong end of the fuse F.

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A: The cable cover C is not under the clip S.

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Topic
Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 30.

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