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An electric kettle consumes 1 kW of electric power when operated at 220 V. A fuse wire of what rating must be used for it?
(a) 1 A
(b) 2 A
(c) 4 A
(d) 5 A

Solution: The answer is (d) 5 A

We know, P=V x I

Substituting , 1000 w = 220v x I

I =1000w/220v = 4.54 A

= 5 A