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The property of electric current which is applicable in the fuse wire is ________.

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Chemical effect of current
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Magnetic effect of current
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Heating effect of current
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Optical effect of current
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Solution

The correct option is C Heating effect of current
The property of electric current which is applicable in the fuse wire is heating effect of current. Electric fuse in electric circuit is a device which is used to interrupt any type of accidental fire due to short circuit. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that melts when too much current flows through it, thereby interrupting the current.

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