Physics Practice: Household Circuits (Mock Test 3 - Advanced)
1. In a ring system, the main advantage is that the wire of ________ can be used for the whole house.
2. When a fuse blows frequently, it indicates that the circuit is likely experiencing:
3. A "dual-control" or two-way switch is typically used for a light on a staircase. This circuit uses:
4. The potential of the Earth is considered to be:
5. Which of the following happens when the live wire comes into direct contact with the neutral wire?
6. For a $15 \text{ A}$ power line in a house, the wire should be ________ than the wire for the $5 \text{ A}$ line.
7. The unit in which electrical energy consumption is recorded by the house meter is:
8. Which component is placed before the main switch in the consumer unit?
9. If a fuse is rated $5 \text{ A}$, it means:
10. Local earthing consists of a thick ________ pipe or wire buried deep in the earth.