MCQ
The maximum current that flows through a fuse wire before it blows out varies with its radius as
  • $\mathrm{r}^{3 / 2}$
  • B
    $r$
  • C
    $\mathrm{r}^{2 / 3}$
  • D
    $\mathrm{r}^{1 / 2}$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\mathrm{r}^{3 / 2}$
$\mathrm{r}^{3 / 2}$

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