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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A 1000 W toaster, 800 W microwave oven, and 500 W coffee pot are all plugged into the same 120 V outlet. If the circuit is protected by a 20 A fuse, will the fuse blow if all these appliances are used at once?

OpenStudy (radar):

Solve by: 1. Sum up the rated powers for the total power. P 2. Use power P = E x I and solve for I 3. Compare I to fuse rating, I must not exceed the fuse rating, if it does your fuse will open.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you

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