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How can overloading in the electric circuit be avoided ?

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Following precautions should be taken to avoid the overloading of domestic circuits: (a) Do not use too many appliances at the same time. (b) Use the appliances within the safe limit of electric circuit. (c) Do not connect too many appliances in a single socket.
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