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(A) The Diagram Shows Some Electrical Circuit Symbols.: Answer ALL Questions. 1

The document contains an electrical circuit diagram question with multiple parts: (1) It asks the reader to identify a switch symbol (A) and diode symbol (C) from options A-D. (2) It provides information about a hairdryer taking 5.5A of current and asks which fuse (B, C, or D) should be used. (3) It notes the hairdryer has a plastic case without an earth wire, and asks the reader to explain why it is still safe to use.

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(A) The Diagram Shows Some Electrical Circuit Symbols.: Answer ALL Questions. 1

The document contains an electrical circuit diagram question with multiple parts: (1) It asks the reader to identify a switch symbol (A) and diode symbol (C) from options A-D. (2) It provides information about a hairdryer taking 5.5A of current and asks which fuse (B, C, or D) should be used. (3) It notes the hairdryer has a plastic case without an earth wire, and asks the reader to explain why it is still safe to use.

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Answer ALL questions.

1 (a) The diagram shows some electrical circuit symbols.

A B

C D
(i) Which symbol represents a switch?
(1)
A
B
C
D
(ii) Which symbol represents a diode?
(1)
A
B
C
D

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(b) A hairdryer connected to the mains supply takes a current of 5.5 A.
(i) Which of these fuses should be used with the hairdryer?
(1)
A 3A
B 5A
C 7A
D 13 A

(ii) Explain your answer.


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(iii) The hairdryer has a plastic case so there is no need for an earth wire connection
in the plug.
Explain why the hairdryer is still safe to use.
(2)

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(Total for Question 1 = 6 marks)

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