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The live wire comes loose and touches the metal case explain how the Earth wire and fuse together make the heater electrically safe
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The live wire comes loose and touches the metal case explain how the Earth wire and fuse together make the heater electrically safe

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You would get an electric shock if the live wire inside an appliance, such as a cooker, came loose and touched the metal casing. ... A strong current surges through the earth wire because it has a very low resistance . This breaks the fuse and disconnects the appliance.

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I'm not sure but I hope it helps!

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