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Question
What would be the danger involved in replacing a blown fuse with the one which would carry a large current?
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Solution
Replacing a fuse with another fuse of higher rating wou Id al low a large current to flow through the circuit or applia nee to which the fuse is connected and thus, there is a chance of short-circuiting and the appliance may get damaged.
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