Physics
Grade-7
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Question

A fuse is fixed in a circuit to

  1. Increase the amount of current
  2. Increase the power consumed in the circuit
  3. Safeguard against excessive current
  4. Decrease the amount of current

hintHint:

Safeguard against excessive current

The correct answer is: Safeguard against excessive current


    The main fuse is connected in the live wire so that if the current exceeds its rating, the fuse melts and breaks the circuit; thus, preventing the excessive current from flowing into the circuit.

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