Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

The current in a kettle is 10\,A, and a 13\,A fuse protects the kettle. The kettle owner changes the 13\,A fuse to a 3\,A fuse. What occurs 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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