The rating of a fuse wire is always expressed in________________?
Correct answer: D. amperes
- A. ampere-hours
- B. ampere-volts
- C. kWh
- D. amperes
Explanation
A fuse is selected according to the maximum current it can carry safely before melting, so its rating is given in amperes. Ampere-hours measure charge capacity, not the instantaneous protective-current rating.
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