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A 3000W electric cooker is to be used on a 200V mains circuit. Which of the fuses below can be used safely with the cooker?

A.

2A

B.

5A

C.

10A

D.

20A

Correct answer is D

The maximum current drawn by the cooker is given by;
I = PV
∴ I = 3000200
I = 15A
The fuse rating = I × 125% (the fuse is rated at 125% of the normal operating current)

Hence, the fuse rating = 15A × (125100) = 18.75amps

Therefore, the best fuse is 20A.