An 18 A fuse in a household circuit burns out. If fuses of only 16 A or 23 A were available to replace it, which would be safer?

• A ) The 16 A fuse would be safer, since it is lower than the 18 A original.
• B) The 23 A fuse would be safer, since it is large enough to handle 18 A.
• C) More information is needed. The 16 A fuse might be better because it is closer to the 18 A original or the 23 A might be better because it seems to have enough capacity.