The current in an electric kettle during normal operation is 9.0 A.
The kettle is connected to the mains supply by a flexible cable that can safely carry a current of up to 15 A. The mains circuit itself can carry a current of up to 32 A.
Different fuses are available for use in the plug of the kettle.
Which fuse is the most suitable?
5.0 A5.0\text{ A}5.0 A
13 A13\text{ A}13 A
20 A20\text{ A}20 A
35 A35\text{ A}35 A
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