Fuse wire is made up of

Alloy

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Mixture

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Metals

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Non metals

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Solution

The correct option is A Alloy
Fuse is generally made up of an alloy of tin and lead. It is used in series with an appliance to prevent it from damage when excessive flows through the appliance. Material to be used in fuse wire must have Low melting point, low boiling point and high electric resistance.

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