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What maximum power can be used on a 120 V circuit with a 15 A fuse?

User Pimpampoum
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The power P delivered by an electric current I passing through a voltage V is:


P=VI

Replace V=120V and I=15A to find the maximum power:


P=(120V)(15A)=600W

Therefore, the maximum power that can be used on a 120V circuit with a 15A fuse is 600 Watts.

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