What is a fuse? Name the material of fuse. State one characteristic of the material used for the fuse.

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An electric fuse is a safety device, which is used to limit the current in an electric circuit. The use of fuse safeguards the circuit and appliances connected in that circuit from being damaged. An alloy of lead and tin is used as a material of fuse because it has a low melting point and high resistivity.

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