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A fuse is rated 8 A. Can it be used with an electrical appliance rated 5 kW, 200 V ? Give a reason.

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To determine whether a fuse rated at 8 A can be used with an electrical appliance rated at 5 kW and 200 V, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the given values - Power of the appliance (P) = 5 kW = 5000 W - Voltage (V) = 200 V - Fuse rating = 8 A ### Step 2: Use the power formula to find the current ...
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