Should a fuse wire be made of a metal with a lower or higher melting than the wire being used in the circuit?

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Dear Student,
The melting point of the fuse wire is supposed to be low so that it melts at low temperature.
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Should a fuse wire be made of a metal with a lower or higher melting than the wire being used in the circuit?

Dear Student, The melting point of the fuse wire is supposed to be low so that it melts at low temperature. Regards

Dear Student,
The melting point of the fuse wire is supposed to be low so that it melts at low temperature.
Regards