a electric kttle consumes 1 kW of electric power when operated
at 220 V. A fuse wire of what rating must be used for it?
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Solution
Fuse Wire Rating is calculated by knowing the current and the voltage.
So, 1KW at 220V is
V2/R = 1000
2202/1000=R
48.4 ohm = R
I2R = 1000
I2=1000/48.4
I = 20.66A
So, by standard conventions, a 12 gauge wire needs to be used.