-The fuse in this circuit is rated at 100 mA. Would the fuse blow if an additional 1 kΩ were placed in parallel with R5?
A)yes
B)no
C)Fuse has nothing to do with this part of the circuit.

Question

-The fuse in this circuit is rated at 100 mA. Would the fuse blow if an additional 1 kΩ were placed in parallel with R5?
A)yes 
B)no 
C)Fuse has nothing to do with this part of the circuit.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adding a 1 kΩ resistor in parallel with R5 will decrease the total resistance, but it is unlikely to increase the current through the fuse beyond its 100 mA rating unless the existing current is already close to that limit.

-The Fuse in This Circuit Is Rated at 100 MA