What should be the rating of an electric fuse for a micro oven, which is operating on a current rating of 5A?

Zero

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5 A

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6 A

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Anything above 5A

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Solution

The correct option is B
5 A

The rating of an electric fuse should be 5A, so that if the circuit is overloaded above 5A which is the current rating, then electric fuse burns and cuts off the circuit.

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