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What is fuse? Name the material of fuse.
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An electric fuse is a safety device which is used to limit the current in an electric circuit. The use of a fuse thus safeguards the circuit and appliances connected in that circuit from being damaged.
A fuse is generally made of an alloy of lead and tin.

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Chapter 4: Current Electricity - Exercise 4.2 i [Page 187]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 4 Current Electricity
Exercise 4.2 i | Q 9 | Page 187

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