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Where is the Main Fuse in a House Circuit Connected?

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Where is the main fuse in a house circuit connected?
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The main fuse is connected between the kWh meter and distribution board of the house circuit. The main fuse is connected in the live wire.
 
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Chapter 4: Electricity and Magnetism - Exercise 4.2 ii [Page 188]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Electricity and Magnetism
Exercise 4.2 ii | Q 4 | Page 188

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