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Can a Copper Wire Be Used as a Fuse Wire? - Physics

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Can a copper wire be used as a fuse wire?
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No, a copper wire cannot be used as a fuse wire as it has low resistance and high melting point.
 
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Chapter 4: Current Electricity - Exercise 4.3 ii [Page 206]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Current Electricity
Exercise 4.3 ii | Q 20 | Page 206

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