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A fuse is used in mains electric supply as a safety device. Which one of the following statements about the fuse is correct?

A

It is connected in parallel with the main switch

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B

It is made mainly from silver alloys

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C

It must have a low melting point

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D

It must have a very high resistance

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Solution

The correct option is C It must have a low melting point
Option:(c)

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