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During short circuit, the current increases drastically at the short-circuit spot.


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The correct option is A

True


In a circuit, when a live wire and a neutral wire come into direct contact (shorted), the current in the circuit increases drastically. The current now flows through a low resistive path consisting of wires rather than domestic electric circuits consisting of resistive components. A fuse is a device which prevents the flow of this large amount of current and thus safeguarding the devices against large current.


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