Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

A kettle carries a current of $10\,\text{A}$ and is safeguarded by a $13\,\text{A}$ fuse. The kettle’s owner changes the $13\,\text{A}$ fuse for a $3\,\text{A}$ fuse. What will occur when the kettle is switched on?

  • AThe fuse melts and the kettle might be damaged.
  • BThe fuse melts and the kettle is undamaged.
  • CThe fuse does not melt and the kettle works correctly.
  • DThe fuse does not melt but the kettle fails to work.

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