A vacuum cleaner draws a current of 2 A from the mains supply.

(a) What is the appropriate value of the fuse to be fitted in its circuit?


(b) What will happen if a 13 A fuse is fitted in its circuit?

(a) the appropriate value of the fuse to be fitted in the circuit is 3A.

(b) if a 13 A fuse is fitted in its circuit, short-circuiting or overloading occur which can damage the vacuum cleaner.


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