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Paper 3 structured question: Electrical safety

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Electrical safety in homes

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Fuses and Trip Switches

Fuses and trip switches are used in electrical circuits to protect against overloads and faults. Fuses melt to break the circuit, while trip switches can be reset after tripping.

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    Explain the difference between a fuse and a trip switch.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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Fuses and Trip Switches

Fuses and trip switches are used in electrical circuits to protect against overloads and faults. Fuses melt to break the circuit, while trip switches can be reset after tripping.

  1. a

    State the function of a fuse.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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