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What is a fuse? Name the material of fuse. State one characteristic of the material used for fuse.

Solution:

A safety device used to limit the current in an electric circuit is known as an electric fuse. The usage of a fuse protects the circuit as well as the appliances connected to it against damage.

The fuse wire is made of a lead-tin alloy, which has a lower melting point and a higher specific resistance than copper, aluminium, and other metals.