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Explain the meaning of the statement 'the current rating of a fuse is 5 A'.
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'The current rating of a fuse is 5 A' means that the maximum safe current permitted to flow through it before it breaks down is 5A.
 
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Chapter 4: Current Electricity - Exercise 4.2 i [Page 187]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Current Electricity
Exercise 4.2 i | Q 4 | Page 187

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