Three resistive appliances of 46Ω, 92Ω and 115Ω are connected in parallel to a 230V domestic circuit. The branch containing the three appliances is protected by a 5A fuse.
Study the following and answer the questions.
(i) Calculate the current drawn by each appliance.
(ii) Find the total current taken by the parallel combination.
(iii) State, with calculation, whether the 5A fuse will melt when all three appliances are switched on simultaneously.
(iv) If necessary, suggest the next higher standard fuse rating that would safely protect the circuit without unnecessary interruption.