Question 189Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

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How are fuses usually rated?

Awatts only
Bamps only
Cvolts and amps only
Dvolts, amps, and interrupting capacity
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) volts, amps, and interrupting capacity. Fuses are typically rated in terms of their voltage, amperage, and interrupting capacity. The voltage rating indicates the maximum voltage the fuse can safely interrupt, the amperage rating specifies the maximum current the fuse can carry, and the interrupting capacity refers to the maximum fault current the fuse can safely interrupt without failing. This comprehensive set of ratings is necessary to ensure the fuse can properly protect the electrical circuit it is installed in. The other options, such as watts only or volts and amps only, do not provide a complete picture of the fuse's capabilities and limitations.

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