Practice Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) - 9.8.2 | 9. Household Circuits | ICSE Class 10 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does MCB stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what the letters M, C, and B represent in terms of electrical devices.

Question 2

Easy

How does an MCB differ from a fuse?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the mechanism behind each device.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does an MCB do when there's an overload?

  • Traps the current
  • Disconnects the circuit
  • Makes a sound

πŸ’‘ Hint: Connect this to its safety role!

Question 2

True or False: An MCB is resettable without needing to be replaced.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how you would reactivate it.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a household circuit incorporating an MCB. Include the appliances you would connect and their total power ratings, explaining your choice of MCB rating.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate total power and use P=VI for guidance.

Question 2

An MCB rated at 25A trips frequently. Outline possible reasons, including suggestions for remedying the issues identified.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider everyday household usage patterns.

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