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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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Answer
From relation
I =
Substituting the values we get,
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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