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Which effect of the electric current is utilized in the working of an electrical fuse?


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The concept Used: Working of the electrical fuse.

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  • When an electric circuit is overloaded or short-circuited, there will be an excessive flow of current, in turn, there will be high production of heat, that melts the fuse which has a low melting point, resulting in preventing damage to the circuit.
  • Thus, the heating effect of electric current is utilized in the working of an electrical fuse.


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