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Question : 57 of 78
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A fuse is rated 8A8 \mathrm{A} . Can it be used with an electrical appliance rated 5KW,200V5 \mathrm{KW}, 200 \mathrm{V} ? Give a reason.
Solution:  
Here, for the electrical applicance, it is given,
Power =5KW=5000W=5 \mathrm{KW}=5000 \mathrm{W} and
potential difference (voltage)
=200V=200 \mathrm{V}
We know,
  P=VI\; P = VI
or   I=PV=5000200=25A\; I = \frac{P}{V} = \frac{5000}{200} = 25 \mathrm{A}
i.e. the appliance will draw a current of 25A25 \mathrm{A} .
So, a fuse of current rating 8A8 \mathrm{A} cannot be used as it cannot allow a current of 25 A to flow through it.
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