Question
Name the device used to protect the electric circuits from over loading and short circuit. On what effect of current does it work?
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Answer
An electric fuse is a safety device, which is used to limit the current in an electric circuit. The use of fuse safeguards the circuit and appliances connected in that circuit from being damaged. An alloy of lead and tin is used as a material of fuse because it has low melting point and high resistivity.
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