Question 141 markMCQSection A

In domestic electric circuits the wiring with 15 A current rating is for the electric devices which have

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Domestic Electric Circuits

Options

(a)higher power ratings such as geyser.
(b)lower power ratings such as fan.
(c)metallic bodies and low power ratings.
(d)non-metallic bodies and low power ratings.

Official answer

The correct option is (a).

Answer keywords:15 A current ratinghigher power ratingsgeyserdomestic electric circuits

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark for selecting option (a) with correct reasoning regarding power ratings and current draw.

Hint

Think about which appliances draw more current and require thicker wires with higher current capacity (like geysers or air conditioners) versus those that run on very low current (like fans or bulbs).

Quick oral answer

A 15 A current rating circuit is used for high-power appliances like geysers, air conditioners, and electric ovens because they draw a large amount of current, which would melt or damage a standard 5 A circuit.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.Students often confuse the current rating (15 A vs 5 A) with the safety grounding requirement for metallic bodies, leading them to incorrectly choose option (c).

Analysis and explanation

In domestic electric circuits, power is supplied through two distinct current-carrying circuits to ensure safety and efficiency:

  1. A circuit with a 15 A current rating is specifically designed for electrical appliances that have higher power ratings (such as geysers, air conditioners, and electric ovens) because they draw a larger current from the mains.
  2. A circuit with a 5 A current rating is used for appliances with lower power ratings (such as bulbs, tube lights, and fans) which draw very little current.

Why other options are incorrect:

  • Option (b) is incorrect because appliances with lower power ratings like fans only require a 5 A circuit.
  • Options (c) and (d) are incorrect because the current rating of a circuit is determined by the power consumption (current drawn) of the device, not by whether its body is metallic or non-metallic. (While metallic bodies require an earth wire for safety, this is independent of the 15 A rating itself).

Interesting facts

In India, domestic power is supplied at a frequency of 50 Hz50\text{ Hz} and a potential difference of 220 V220\text{ V}.

Question details

Q14 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2023
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Topic
Domestic Electric Circuits
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Domestic electric circuits: Earth wire, short circuiting, overloading

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How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2023?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Magnetic Effects of Electric Current" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Domestic Electric Circuits" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2023 paper.