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A vaccum cleaner draws a current of 2 A from the mains supply
(a) What is the appropriate value of the fuse to be fitted in its circuit ?
(b) What will happen if a 13 A fuse is fitted in its circuit ?

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(a) 3 A (b) A 13 A fuse could allow very high current to flow through the vaccum cleaner during short-circuiting or overloading which can damage the vacuum cleaner
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