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Solution
Given, P = 1.5 kW= 1500 W, p.d. = 220 V
We know that,
P=VI
I = `"P"/"V" = 1500/220` = 6.8 A
Thus a fuse of rating 7A may be used with the appliance and it should be connected in the live wire before connectimg it to the appliance.
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