An electric iron is marked "1200 W, 240 V" and is connected to a 200 V mains supply…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Electric Circuits · Electric Circuits

Problem

An electric iron is marked "1200 W, 240 V" and is connected to a 200 V mains supply through a 5 A fuse. Will the fuse melt? Give a brief reason for your answer without detailed calculation.

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