Question

A fuse wire should have

• A. High resistance
• B. Low melting point
• C. Both (1) and (2)
• D. None of above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both (1) and (2)

Fuse:

1. It is an electrical safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from overcurrent damage.

Explanation for correct option:

1. An electric fuse is a small, easily ignitable wire that is inserted for protection into an electrical circuit.
2. The fuse has high resistivity and a low melting point. As soon as the safe current limit is exceeded in an electrical circuit, the fuse "blows," cutting off the power.

Hence option $\mathrm{C}$ is the correct answer.