AP Physics 2
11.5 Compound Direct Current (DC) Circuits
11.4 Electric Power
A standard household outlet provides a constant potential difference of \(120 \text{ V}\). A student connects a \(1200 \text{ W}\) microwave oven and a \(600 \text{ W}\) toaster in parallel to this single circuit loop protected by a fuse. Which of the following claims correctly identifies the minimum fuse rating required to safely operate both appliances simultaneously, along with the correct justification?
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