Why is a fuse used in an electrical appliance?

To earth the appliance

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To protect the appliance and its cable

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To change the efficiency of the appliance

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To change the current rating of the appliance

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Solution

The correct option is B To protect the appliance and its cable
An electric fuse is a safety device used to limit the current in an electric circuit. The use of a fuse is to safeguard the electric circuit and the electric appliances connected in the electric circuit from being damaged.

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