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प्रश्न
What is an electric fuse? State its purpose in the household electrical circuit.
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उत्तर
An electric fuse is a device which is used to limit the current in an electric circuit. It safeguards the circuit and appliances connected to the circuit from being damaged if the current in the circuit exceeds the specified value due to voltage fluctuations or short-circuiting.
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