Mohit used a fuse wire with a specification of 5 amperes in a circuit connected to an air conditioner which draws a current of 10 amperes. What will happen when the air conditioner is switched on? What will you advise him to do?

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Solution

When the air conditioner is switched on, the fuse wire will melt due to extra current.

The fuse wire must be selected keeping in mind the minimum current that will melt it. Its specification should be slightly more than the normal operating current of the electrical appliance.

Mohit should be advised to use a fuse wire with a specification of 15 amperes.

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