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audragclark

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A fuse protects an electrical circuit by:
 
  A) Using a material that limits the amount of current that can pass through the fuse due to the increase in the material's resistance.
  B) Melting when excessive current flows through it, opening the circuit.
  C) Using a heat motor that operates an imbedded set of contacts to open the circuit.
  D) Limiting the voltage that can flow through the fuse.

Question 2

How are electric heating elements rated?
 
  A) Electric heating elements are rated in joules.
  B) Electric heating elements are rated in degrees Fahrenheit.
  C) Electric heating elements are rated by their kW capacity.
  D) Indoor or outdoor applications.


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janeli1

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


audragclark

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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