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In order for the ‘on-off’ switch and the fuse to operate as intended in AC circuits, which wires must they be placed on?

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In order for the ‘on-off’ switch and the fuse to operate as intended in AC circuits, which wires must they be placed on?


  1. switch on active wire, fuse on earth wire.
  2. switch on earth wire, fuse on neutral wire.
  3. both switch and fuse on active wire.
  4. both switch and fuse on earth wire.

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C: The active wire is connected to the electricity grid and to the electrical device. So the on switch must be able to interrupt this supply. The fuse also is on the active wire so that it “melts” if the current passing through it is above its set value. 

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