Practice Short Circuit And Overloading (9.7) - Household Circuits - ICSE 10 Physics
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Short Circuit and Overloading

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a short circuit?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the wires connect.

Question 2 Easy

What happens during an overload?

💡 Hint: Recall how many devices are plugged in.

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Question 1

What defines a short circuit?

When live and neutral wires touch.
When too many appliances are plugged in.
An electrical device malfunction.

💡 Hint: Think about the direct connection between the wires.

Question 2

True or False: An overload can cause circuit breakers to trip.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the function of circuit breakers.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A household circuit has a load capacity of 15 A. If three devices are plugged in, one consuming 5 A, another 10 A, and a third 8 A, analyze the situation. Is the circuit overloaded?

💡 Hint: Calculate the total current drawn by all devices.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a frayed wire in a circuit leads to a short circuit, what actions should be taken immediately and what long-term solutions can prevent future occurrences?

💡 Hint: Consider the immediate risks and potential maintenance actions.

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