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Textbook Solutions for College Physics

Chapter 23 Problem 18

Question

Problem 18CQ

Why are ordinary circuit breakers and fuses ineffective in preventing shocks?

Solution

Solution 18CQ

If an ordinary circuit breaker (MCB) or a fuse is considered, these are devices that are capable of opening the circuit when the current flowing through the circuit becomes increasingly large, greater than the rated voltage of the device due to any existing short circuits and hence protect the device from being destroyed.

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Title College Physics  1 
Author Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs
ISBN 9781938168000

Why are ordinary circuit breakers and fuses ineffective in

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