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electric current and its effects

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  • Name the device used to protect damages to the circuit due to excessive flow of current
    Electrical fuse or MCB.
  • Give two examples of the heating effect of current.
    ) Electric kettle (ii) Hair dryers
  • How are the cells placed in the cell holder?
    The cells are placed in the cell holder such that the positive terminal of one cell is connected to the negative terminal of the next cell.
  • Name some electric appliances where the heating effect of the electric current is used.
    Some of the electric appliances where the heating effect of the electric current is used are electric heater, geyser, micro-oven, room heater, boiler, etc.
  • Why is an electric fuse required in all electrical appliance?
    Electric fuse is required in all electrical appliances to prevent damage from excessive current flow and during short circuit.
  • If the filament of the bulb is broken, would the circuit be complete? Would the bulb still glow?
    f the filament of the bulb is broken then the circuit would be incomplete and the bulb will not glow