The symbol given in the following figure represents a _________ in an electric circuit.

switch in ON position

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fuse

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bulb

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battery

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Solution

The correct option is B fuse
The given symbol represents an electric fuse. It is a safety device used in electric circuits to protect the circuit components from overheating (and hence getting burnt) caused due to heavy current flow.

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