A circuit with a resistance of $6 Omega$ has a fuse melts at $12 A$ . Can a voltage of $16 V$ be applied to the circuit without blowing the fuse?

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A circuit with a resistance of $6 Omega$ has a fuse melts at $12 A$ . Can a voltage of $16 V$ be applied to the circuit without blowing the fuse?

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Answer 1 · 2016-02-17T12:38:18

Ohm's Law states that V = I*R, so I = V/R.
Calculate the circuit current from the equation. If it exceeds the fuse rating, the circuit will blow the fuse.

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