Combined Science GCSE
Fuses and circuit breakers
What Fuses and circuit breakers means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Fuses and circuit breakers
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Reference: AQA
The surge from a fault melts the fuse or trips the circuit breaker, disconnecting the live supply before anyone can receive a shock.
Topics that use Fuses and circuit breakers
- Mains electricity (AQA GCSE)
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