Question detail
Which answer would earn credit when explain that the earth wire is a safety wire that stops an appliance becoming live is assessed?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Domestic uses and safety
Question
- A. Check the named quantity, component or circuit relationship before choosing the response.
- B. Write every electricity equation even when the question asks for a description.
- C. Use the same rule for series and parallel circuits without checking the arrangement.
- D. Describe energy transfer when the question asks for charge or current only.
Answer
The correct answer is: Check the named quantity, component or circuit relationship before choosing the response.
Explanation
Check the named quantity, component or circuit relationship before choosing the response. This avoids confusing power with total energy transferred while staying aligned to explain that the earth wire is a safety wire that stops an appliance becoming live.
Common mistake
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