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How many sixty watt (60 W) bulbs may be safely used in a 240-V supply with 4-ampere fuse?

A

4

B

8

C

12

D

16

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The correct Answer is:
D
We know `"Power "=" Voltage "xx" Current"`
`implies" "P=240xx4=960w`
`:." Required number of bulbs "=(960)/(60)=16` bulbs
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