An electric fuse works on the:

Magnetic effect of current

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Lighting effect of current

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Heating effect of current

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Chemical effect of current

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Solution

The correct option is C Heating effect of current
Electric fuse works on the heating effect of electric current. When electricity passes through the wires, it creates heat. Fuse wire is made up of a material with low melting point. If excess current passes through the fuse, the fuse wire melts down due to the heat created by the electric current and prevents the excess flow of electric current by breaking the circuit.

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