Physics
(a) 'A fuse is rated 8 A'. Can it be used with an electrical appliance of rating 5 kW, 200 V?
(b) Name two safety devices which are connected to the live wire of a household electric circuit.
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Answer
From relation
I =
Substituting the values we get,
Current that will flow through the electrical appliance is 25 A. However, the fuse is rated 8 A. Hence, such fuse cannot be used with this electrical appliance.
(b) The two safety devices which are connected to the live wire of a household electric circuit are switch and fuse.
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