Name two safety measures commonly used in electric circuits and appliances.
ScienceClass 10CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
Solution:
The safety measures commonly used in electric circuits are as follows:
- Fuse
Each circuit should be connected to a fuse because a fuse prevents the flow of excessive current through the circuit. When the current in the circuit exceeds the maximum limit of the fuse element, the fuse melts to stop the flow of current protecting the appliance connected to the circuit.
- Earthing
Earthing protects the user from electric shocks. Any leakage of current in an appliance is transferred to the ground by earthing, and the people using the appliance are prevented from getting electrocuted.
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