Explain the use and mechanism of fuse wire?

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Solution

A fuse is a small conducting wire of low melting point which protects the household electrical system from getting damaged due to unusual high current.

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(a) Of what substance is the fuse wire made ? Why ?

(b) Explain why, a copper wire cannot be used as a fuse wire.

Can we use copper wire as a fuse wire? Give reason.

Copper wire is unsuitable for use as a fuse wire since:

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