Practice Overloading - 9.7.2 | 9. Household Circuits | ICSE Class 10 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What happens when too many appliances are plugged into the same circuit?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens if the wires get too hot.

Question 2

Easy

Name one high-power appliance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what appliances use a lot of energy.

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Question 1

What is the main cause of overloading in an electrical circuit?

  • Using high-power appliances
  • Not using fuses
  • Short circuits

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what types of appliances consume a lot of power.

Question 2

True or False: Overloading can cause wires to heat up and pose a fire risk.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the effects of high temperatures on electrical components.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a household electrical plan, ensuring that the combined wattage of attached appliances does not exceed circuit limits while considering an average household.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate the total wattage and compare with standard circuit ratings.

Question 2

Evaluate and suggest improvements for a setup where multiple high-power appliances are connected to a single circuit causing frequent trips.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about daily appliance use and their cumulative effect on a circuit.

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