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Question
Answer the following question:
What is overloading? When does it occur? How can overloading be avoided?
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Solution
- When the current in the circuit exceeds, the load exceeds the specified limit and overloading occurs.
- If many electrical appliances of high power ratings such as geyser, iron, air conditioner, etc, are switched on simultaneously overloading may occur.
- The effects of overloading can be avoided by connecting a fuse in series with the circuit.
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