An electric heater has its metal casing connected to earth through a wire of resistance

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Problem

An electric heater has its metal casing connected to earth through a wire of resistance 1 Ω1\,\Omega. If the live conductor at 220 V220\,\text{V} accidentally touches the casing, what current will immediately flow to earth? (a) 22\,A (b) 311\,A (c) 220\,A (d) 2.2\,A

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