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A person connects too many electrical applianes to a single socket in his house. When all these electrical appliances connected to the single socket are switched on at the same time, the electric fuse of circuit blows off.
(a) What is the process of connecting to many electrical appliances to a single socket known as ?
(b) Which effect of electric current is responsible for the blowing off of fuse wire?

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  • In homes, electrical appliances are connected in

    A
    series
    B
    parallel
    C
    mixed
    D
    Can't determine

  • In homes, electrical appliances are connected in

    A
    series
    B
    parallel
    C
    mixed
    D
    Can't determine

  • An electrical appliance is earthed to?

    A
    Reduce consumption
    B
    Prevent shocks
    C
    Protect the appliance against any damage
    D
    Avoid short-circuiting

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