Which of the following is used to protect home appliances from high voltages/currents?

Diode

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Cell

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An electric motor

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Fuse

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Solution

The correct option is D
Fuse

Fuse is the most important part for any circuit. It helps in protecting our electrical appliances from variying currents. These variying currents normally damage appliances. So as to avoid this damage, fuse is installed at the main circuit board. They are also known as circuit breakers.

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