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Why is an electric fuse required in all electrical appliances?


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Electric fuse in electrical appliances:

  1. An electric fuse is a safety device that prevents excessive current flow in an electric circuit.
  2. When there is a strong current supply or a malfunction in the electric connections, the fuse wire melts and breaks the electric circuit.
  3. Therefore, the fuse wire is employed in the circuit to protect electrical appliances from damage by interrupting the flow of excess current.

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