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Domestic Uses And Safety (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Domestic Uses And Safety' from the broader topic Electricity. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Why are plugs and sockets fused or circuit-protected at the distribution board?
Which practice reduces standby energy waste from domestic appliances?
Which of these devices gives protection against overheating and is often placed inside kettles or irons?
If a 13 A fuse is fitted in a plug, what is the main reason to choose a fuse rating close to the appliance cable rating?
Which of the following best describes a ring final circuit found in UK houses?
A lamp on a 230 V supply has resistance 115 O. What current flows through it?
Why are fuses placed in the live conductor of a plug?
An RCD repeatedly trips in a bathroom when a hairdryer is used. What is the most likely cause?
Which action would increase the resistance of a heater wire?
Which device protects a flexible appliance cable by melting if too much current flows?
When testing a faulty lamp with a multimeter, which safe precaution should be followed first?