Physics
The rating of a fuse connected in the lighting circuit is:
- 15 A
- 5 A
- 10 A
- zero
Household Circuits
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Answer
5 A
Reason — In electric wiring for light and fan circuits a thin fuse wire of low current rating i.e., 5 A is used because the line wire has a current carrying capacity of 5 A.
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