Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical safety

Electrical safety — practice question

The current in a small electric heater is $4.0\,\text{A}$. The cable attached to the heater can carry currents of up to $10\,\text{A}$. Fuses with ratings of $1\,\text{A}$, $3\,\text{A}$, $5\,\text{A}$ and $13\,\text{A}$ are available. Which fuse should be chosen?

  • A$1\,\text{A}$
  • B$3\,\text{A}$
  • C$5\,\text{A}$
  • D$13\,\text{A}$

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