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Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances.

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Two safety measures used are
1. A safety fuse of proper rating. A fuse in a circuit prevents damage to the appliances and circuit due to overloading or short circuiting.
2. Earth wire prevents possible shock when live wire incidently touches the body of appliance.
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