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How many 60W bulbs may be safely run on 220V using a 5A fuse?
  1. 18
  2. 16
  3. 14
  4. 12

A
18
B
16
C
12
D
14
Solution
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The correct option is A 18
First we need the total power that this connection is using
So
P=V×I
P=220×5
P=1100watts
Now, number of 60 watts bulbs safely run on this power are
n=110060
n=18.33
So, 18 bulbs of 60 watts may be safely run on 220V using a 5A fuse.

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