Question

An air conditioner of 2kW is used in an electric circuit having a fuse of 10A rating. If the potential difference of the supply is 220 V, will the fuse be able to withstand, when the air conditioner is switched on? Justify your answer.

Answer 1

yes
when turned on the current is 2000/220V=9.09
since 9.09<10 its able to withstand

Answer 2

Answer: Yes the fuse will be able ti withstand ,when the air conditioner is switched on.

Step-by-step explanation:

Power of air conditioner = 2 kW = 2000 W (1000 W=1kW)

Potential difference applied = V = 220 V

Fuse rating of the air conditioner = 10 A

Current used by the air conditioner = ?

`power=current* voltage= I* V`

`I=(2000 W)/(220 V)=9.1 A`

10 A > 9.1 A ,Yes the fuse will be able ti withstand ,when the air conditioner is switched on.