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Which material is generally used in a fuse wire?

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Lead

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Zinc

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An alloy of lead and tin

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An alloy of Zinc and tin

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Solution

The correct option is C
An alloy of lead and tin

An alloy of lead and tin as it has a low melting point and a very high resistance.

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