Which wire could be used as a fuse wire?

Nichrome wire

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Zinc

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Copper

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Silver

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Solution

The correct options are
B Zinc
C Copper
D Silver
The fuse element is made of zinc, copper, silver, aluminum, or alloys to provide stable and predictable characteristics. The fuse ideally would carry its rated current indefinitely, and melt quickly on a small excess.

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