A Household Circuit Rated at 120 Volts Is Protected by a Fuse

question 15

Multiple Choice

A household circuit rated at 120 volts is protected by a fuse rated at 10 amps. What is the maximum number of 100 watt light bulbs which can be lit simultaneously in parallel in this circuit without blowing the fuse?

• A) 4
• B) 6
• C) 12
• D) 20
• E) 24

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