wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The maximum current which can flow through a fuse without melting it is called its

A
potential
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
power
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
rating
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
capacity
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C rating
The maximum current which can flow through a fuse without melting it is called its rating.
For example a fuse rated at 8 A, can stand current upto 8 A. If current higher than 8 A flows through the fuse, it would melt and circuit gets broken.the rating of a fuse depends upon the thickness of the fuse wire (because length of the wire is fixed). The thicker fuse has higher rating. So, the thickness of the fuse wire in 8 A circuit is more than that of the fuse wire in 5 A circuit.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Heating Effect of Electric Current
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon