An electrical appliance is connected to a mains supply. During normal operation, the appliance draws a current of 6.5 A, but this briefly rises to 8.0 A when the appliance is first switched on. The electrical cable connecting the appliance to the supply is rated to safely carry a maximum current of 12 A.
The fuses available to protect this circuit are rated at 2 A, 5 A, 10 A, and 13 A.
Which fuse should be selected to protect the cable?
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