Define the term current rating of an electric fuse. Name the material used to make electric fuse and also name two safety measure commonly used in electric circuit and appliances.

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The maximum amount of current that can be passed through the fuse wire without melting it is termed as the current rating of an electric fuse. Copper or alloy of lead acid tin is used to make an electric fuse. Two safety measures commonly used in electric circuit and appliances are Electric fuses and Earth wire.

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