Which of the following phenomena takes place in a fuse that results in the breaking of the electric circuit?

Short circuit

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Joule heating

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Overloading

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
Joule heating

The phenomenon of Joule's heating, that is based on the Joule's Law of heating, takes place in the fuse which melts the fuse wire resulting in the break in the electric circuit and hence preventing accidents.

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