Electricity and Circuitry · Electricity & Magnetism

Domestic Electricity and Safety

Understanding the delivery of AC power to homes and the function of safety mechanisms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain the function of an Earth wire in preventing electric shocks?
  2. 2What variables affect the power rating required for different household appliances?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply fuse ratings to protect sensitive electronic equipment?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Physics - ElectricityGCSE: Physics - Mains Electricity
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physics
Unit: Electricity and Circuitry
Period: Electricity & Magnetism

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