A fuse of rating 5 A can be used for an electric heater is rated 2 kW, 220 V.

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Solution

The correct option is B
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False

Given:

P = 2 kW

V = 220 V

I = $\frac{P}{V}$

I = $\frac{2000 W}{220 V}$

I = 9.09 A

So, the fuse of current rating 5 A cannot be used.

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