What is an electric fuse? State its purpose in the household electrical circuit.

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FUSE: It is a safety device which is used to limit the current in an electric circuit.

PURPOSE OF FUSE IN HOUSEHOLD CIRCUIT: It safeguards the circuit and the appliances connected in the circuit from being damaged if the current in the circuit exceeds the specified value due to voltage fluctuation or short-circuiting.

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