Electricity in the Home · CSEC Physics
7 past-paper questions on Electricity in the Home, part of Electricity and Magnetism, from every CSEC Physics paper on Quelpr.
- 1(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2State the names of each of the three pins.
- 1(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Physics · 1991 · Paper 2Explain why the manufacturer insists the earth/third pin must not be removed, even though the refrigerator functions with two pins.
- 5(a)3 marks· Physics Q5 5(a)Complete Table 2 below showing the International Insulation Colour Code.
- 5(b)3 marks· Physics Q5 5(b)Fuses are sometimes used to protect electrical equipment from excess current. Explain how a fuse works.
- 5(b)(iii)3 marks· Physics Q5 5(b)(iii)Is there a danger in reducing the rheostat resistance too much? Explain.
- 5(c)3 marks· Physics Q5 5(c)What is the MINIMUM current rating for a fuse to be used to protect the oven?
- 5(c)(v)1 mark· Physics Q5 5(c)(v)Fuses are available with the following current ratings: 5A, 10A, 15A, 25A. Select a suitable fuse for protecting these devices.
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