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Electrical Power and Household Circuits — Physics STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10PhysicsElectrical Power and Household Circuits1 Mark
MCQ
The main switch in a household electrical system is typically a
  • A
    Single pole switch
  • B
    Triple pole switch
  • ✓
    Double pole switch
  • D
    Can be any of these
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
Double pole switch
(c)
Double pole switch
Explanation:
A double pole switch controls two circuits simultaneously by disconnecting both the live and neutral wires when turned off, enhancing safety by ensuring complete disconnection from the power source.

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