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

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i] Electric fuse : When connected in series, it protects the circuit from overloading and short circuiting.
ii] Earthing : Proper earthing ensures that leakage current is transferred to the ground and prevents the possibility of people getting an electric shock.
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