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When does a fuse cut off current? How does it do it?

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The fuse is basically a piece of wire composed of pure tin or alloy of tin and copper which is having low melting point and high resistance. When high current flows in the circuit whatever may be the reason short circuit etc, the fuse wire melts and circuit is broken and the appliances are saved from damage.


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