Fuses, Earthing and Circuit Breakers
 

Fuses, Earthing and Circuit Breakers problem 11


The circuit connecting a room heater to the mains electricity supply has a fuse in it. The fuse melts and switches off the circuit. Why does the wire in the fuse melt?


  • The air in the room reaches its required temperature.

  • The air in the room becomes too damp.

  • The current in the circuit becomes too large.

  • The insulation around the circuit wire becomes damaged.


 

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