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Class I Electrical Equipment — FRCA Primary MCQ

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ModeratePhysics & Clinical MeasurementClass I Electrical EquipmentFRCA Primary

Class I electrical equipment has:

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Correct answer: ABasic insulation plus a protective earth connection

Class I has basic insulation plus protective earth. If insulation fails current flows to earth via the low-resistance wire tripping the circuit breaker. Class II is double-insulated without earth. Class III uses safety extra-low voltage.

Reference: Al-Shaikh Stacey 2019 Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment