Name the device used these days in place of electric fuses in electrical circuits.

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Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) is the device used these days in place of electric fuses in electrical circuits. This is a switch that automatically turns off when the current in a circuit exceeds the safe limit.

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Name the device used these days in place of electric fuses in electrical circuits.

Circuit Breaker Device which can be used in place of fuse in domestic electric wiring is called :

Fuse is a safety device used in circuits which prevents damage to electrical appliances and avoids fire.

(a) Why are fuses fitted in the fuse box of a domestic electricity supply ?

(b) What device could be used in place of the fuses ?

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