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Excessive current can be in the connection of many devices into a single socket.this may cause overload in the circuit

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Which electric safety device easily melts whe there is overheating or overloading in the circuit?

A fuse is an electric safety device that easily melts in response to overheating or overloading in the circuit. When a fuse melts, it breaks the circuit and cuts off the power supply to prevent further damage or risk of fire.


What is the function of the breaker for an electric range?

The function of the breaker for an electric range is to protect the appliance and the electrical circuit from overloading or short circuits by interrupting the flow of electricity when there is a problem.


How do you know an overloading is likely to happen?

When many electric appliance are connected to the mains socket,and are turned on at the same time,the electric circuit may be overloaded and produce a large amount of heat,then an electrical fire is easily occure.


In science to prevent overloading in a parallel circuit you could install a what?

you can use a fuse or circuit breaker


The role of the circuit breaker is what?

to prevent a circuit from overloading if too much current flow safely interrupt the circuit if it becomes overloaded


What can cause a circuit breaker to trip?

A circuit breaker can trip due to overloading, short circuits, or ground faults.


How do fuses work to protect electrical circuits from overloading?

Fuses work by breaking the circuit when there is too much current flowing through it, preventing damage to the electrical components. This helps protect the circuit from overloading and potential fires.


Why won't the receptacle reset?

Check your circuit breaker. The receptacle may be malfunctioning or you may be overloading the circuit when trying to do the reset.


What is overloading in electricity?

Overloading of electric circuit means that the current circulating in the circuit becomes more than the capacity of components in the circuit to withstand the current. All components in the circuits have some resistance passage of electricity through this resistance produces heat which is directly proportional to the square of current flowing. The components are designed to withstand only that much of heat as is generated by maximum designed current. When the current is more than this level, or in other words when the circuit is overloaded the components get overheated, leading to their damage. Frequently electric circuits in homes, factories, and other electrical installations incorporate fuses, which are essentially circuit component which protect other components in the circuit by quickly melting or burning out when the circuit is overloaded, resulting in breaking of the circuit. In common language this is called blowing of fuse.


What can cause a circuit breaker to trip and how can it be prevented?

A circuit breaker can trip due to overloading, short circuits, or ground faults. To prevent tripping, avoid overloading circuits, regularly check for faulty wiring, and use surge protectors.


Closed path where electric current can flow is called a?

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What causes a electric current in a electric circuit?

Voltage causes current to flow in an electric circuit.