An electrical appliance is powered from a mains supply. The appliance normally uses a current of 5 A, but the current briefly rises to 7 A at the instant the appliance is switched on. The cable to the appliance is designed for currents up to 10 A.
The fuses available to protect the cable are rated at 3 A, 5 A, 8 A and 13 A.
Which fuse should be used?
3 A3\text{ A}3 A
5 A5\text{ A}5 A
8 A8\text{ A}8 A
13 A13\text{ A}13 A
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