Electric wires that melts quickly and breaks when large amount of current is applied are known as

Electric cells

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Batteries

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Bulbs

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Electric fuses

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The correct option is D Electric fuses

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Electric wires that melt quickly and break when large amount of current passes through them are called ______.

Q. When the electric current through the fuse exceeds a certain limit, the fuse wire melts and breaks.

The fuse wire melts when high electric current passes through the circuit due to its:

Q. Read the given statements and select the correct option.

Statement I: The amount of heat produced in a current-carrying wire does not depend on its material.

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When the electric current through the fuse exceeds a certain limit, the fuse wire melts and breaks.

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