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An electrical kettle is rated 3 kW, 250 V. Give reason whether this kettle can be used in a circuit which contains a fuse of current rating 13 A.

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From relation

I = PV\dfrac{P}{V}

Substituting the values we get,

I=3000250I=12 AI = \dfrac{3000}{250} \\[0.5em] I = 12 \text{ A}

Hence, the safe limit of current for kettle is 12 A

Therefore, yes, this kettle can be used in a circuit which contains a fuse of current rating 13 A as the safe limit of current for kettle is 12 A.

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