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A fuse is always connected with the electrical circuit in


A

parallel.

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B

series.

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C

both in series and parallel.

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D

none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B

series.


Explanation for the correct option(s):

Option B:

An electric fuse is a safety device. It consists of a piece of thin wire of material having a low melting point and high resistance, which melts and breaks the circuit if the current exceeds a safe value. Hence prevents the electrical devices in the circuit from getting damaged. An electrical fuse is always connected with the live wire in series with the electrical circuit to protect it from overloading.

Explanation for the incorrect option(s):

Option A:

In the parallel circuit, the current in each component is different. The current always look for the path of the lower resistance. Fuse is made of a material of higher resistance. Therefore, an excess amount of current will pass through electrical appliances and that may damage the electrical appliances. Hence it is not connected in the parallel.

Option C:

An electric fuse is not connected in parallel with the electrical circuit.

Option D:

An electric fuse is connected in series with the electrical circuit.

Hence, option B is correct.


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