Fuses, Earthing and Circuit Breakers
 

Fuses, Earthing and Circuit Breakers problem 5


An electrical appliance is powered from a mains supply. The appliance normally uses a current of , but the current briefly rises to at the instant the appliance is switched on. The cable to the appliance is designed for currents up to , and a fuse is used to protect the circuit. What should be the rating of the fuse?








 

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