{"id":3271,"date":"2023-01-09T10:17:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3271"},"modified":"2024-12-31T12:32:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T12:32:26","slug":"s-13-g-domestic-electric-circuits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-13-g-domestic-electric-circuits\/","title":{"rendered":"s-13.g Domestic Electric Circuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Domestic Electric Circuits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-f79afd6ea8b322268468366b8e5f7cc7\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-06e1eec3910a050e5c17770eb53339db\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#f4992a\"><strong>Domestic Electric Circuits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3b53897421bd53c1a0bf1b2fae398ea4\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>domestic electric circuit<\/strong> is the network of electrical wiring and devices used to distribute <strong>electric power<\/strong> to different appliances in homes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16718\" style=\"width:420px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174812.777-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It ensures the safe and efficient supply of <strong>electricity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-cf74c58efd1a003364c88b5d6b032751\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Key Components of Domestic Electric Circuits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main Supply<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electricity is supplied to houses through the <strong>mains supply<\/strong> (usually 220V AC in India).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The supply enters the house through <strong>service wires<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16743\" style=\"width:422px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175901.678.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electric Meter<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It measures the <strong>amount of electrical energy<\/strong> consumed in the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reading is in <strong>kilowatt-hours (kWh)<\/strong>, also called <strong>units of electricity<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16740\" style=\"width:452px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175650.486-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Main Fuse (Main Switch)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The main fuse protects the entire electrical system from <strong>overloading<\/strong> or <strong>short circuits<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It disconnects the supply if the current exceeds a safe limit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16745\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175936.970-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Distribution Board<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contains circuit breakers or fuses for different sections of the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern homes use <strong>Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs)<\/strong> instead of traditional fuses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16741\" style=\"width:388px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175746.311.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wiring<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wiring distributes power to different parts of the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common types of wiring are <strong>parallel wiring<\/strong> and <strong>series wiring<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domestic circuits use <strong>parallel wiring<\/strong> for uniform voltage across all devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16747\" style=\"width:454px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180032.692-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Switches<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used to <strong>connect<\/strong> or <strong>disconnect<\/strong> appliances from the power supply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16749\" style=\"width:412px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180107.118-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sockets and Plugs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electrical appliances are connected to the circuit using sockets and plugs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16751\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180144.541-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Earth Wire (Grounding)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A safety wire connected to the ground to prevent <strong>electric shocks<\/strong> in case of leakage of current.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16753\" style=\"width:418px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T180234.700-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ec78430a06ed4852ba070754e96ce672\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Features of Domestic Electric Circuits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parallel Connection<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In domestic wiring, all appliances are connected in <strong>parallel<\/strong> to ensure:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Equal voltage (220V) across all devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independent operation of appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16721\" style=\"width:376px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T174916.517-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two-Way Supply<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The supply is through <strong>two wires<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Live wire (Phase, Red)<\/strong>: Carries current to appliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neutral wire (Black)<\/strong>: Completes the circuit back to the supply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earth wire (Green)<\/strong>: Provides safety during current leaks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16730\" style=\"width:514px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175103.222-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safety Devices<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Devices like <strong>fuses<\/strong> and <strong>MCBs<\/strong> protect the system from:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overloading<\/strong>: When the current exceeds the safe limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Circuit<\/strong>: When live and neutral wires touch each other, causing a sudden increase in current.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16723\" style=\"width:448px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175001.795-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-abf2c5317b467cf7fa2ff07d29012379\" style=\"background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Overloading and Short Circuiting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overloading<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When too many appliances are connected to the same circuit, it draws a large current.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This can heat the wires and damage the insulation, causing <strong>fires<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Circuit<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Happens when the <strong>live wire<\/strong> and <strong>neutral wire<\/strong> come into contact directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This results in a sudden flow of high current, damaging the circuit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16732\" style=\"width:502px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175300.109-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution<\/strong>: Use fuses or <strong>MCBs<\/strong> to protect against overloading and short circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d72c4b6fb6254e6a4c6815ab7e563b22\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Earthing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Earthing<\/strong> is the process of connecting the metal body of an appliance to the ground through an <strong>earth wire<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It protects users from <strong>electric shocks<\/strong> by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Redirecting leaked current to the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventing the appliance from becoming live.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>: Refrigerator and washing machine bodies are earthed for safety.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16729\" style=\"width:478px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175206.600-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7c3a8428438a1e09c73b846ce96640eb\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Fuse and MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Electric Fuse<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fuse is a <strong>safety device<\/strong> that breaks the circuit when the current exceeds a safe limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has a thin wire that melts when overheated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16734\" style=\"width:404px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175408.179-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An MCB is an <strong>automatic switch<\/strong> that turns off the supply when excessive current flows through the circuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is more reliable and convenient than a fuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16736\" style=\"width:492px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1-1536x960.png 1536w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1-1568x980.png 1568w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/er-2024-12-31T175446.639-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-911546fb19378001fd68c110817953b3\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Important Safety Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always use properly rated fuses and MCBs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never overload the circuit by connecting too many devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>earthing<\/strong> for all metal appliances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>insulated wires<\/strong> to prevent electric shocks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid handling electrical appliances with <strong>wet hands<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-36b4f22f93923928537921c0bb092374\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Advantages of Parallel Wiring in Domestic Circuits<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Constant Voltage<\/strong>: Each appliance receives the same voltage (220V).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independent Control<\/strong>: Each appliance can be switched on\/off independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe and Efficient<\/strong>: Prevents overloading and short circuits more effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ad6501c09e4dcd5f9e18e8a2e3be9008\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong>Key Terms to Remember<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Live Wire<\/strong>: Carries current from the supply (Red).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neutral Wire<\/strong>: Returns current to the supply (Black).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earth Wire<\/strong>: Provides safety during faults (Green).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overloading<\/strong>: Excessive current in a circuit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Circuit<\/strong>: Direct contact between live and neutral wires.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuse\/MCB<\/strong>: Protects the circuit from damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8d38cfac4f2c68d52bd30c7f2bbe0ced\" style=\"color:#000060;background-color:#dfc816\"><strong> Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Domestic electric circuits ensure the <strong>safe and efficient distribution<\/strong> of electricity in homes. The use of safety devices like <strong>fuses<\/strong>, <strong>MCBs<\/strong>, and <strong>earthing<\/strong> is essential to prevent accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-large-font-size\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-393a4b8abea486ac52ee307675e66f42\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/83079\/863\/998\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55.png 500w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-55-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81514\/222\/829\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54.png 500w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-54-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domestic Electric Circuits Key Notes: Domestic Electric Circuits Introduction Key Components of Domestic Electric Circuits Features of Domestic Electric Circuits Overloading and Short Circuiting Solution: Use fuses or MCBs to protect against overloading and short circuits. Earthing Example: Refrigerator and washing machine bodies are earthed for safety. Fuse and MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) Important Safety<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-13-g-domestic-electric-circuits\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;s-13.g Domestic Electric Circuits&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3271","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3271","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3271"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16754,"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3271\/revisions\/16754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}