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What should be the characteristic of fuse wire?
What should be the characteristic of fuse wire?
Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
- High melting point, high specific resistance
- High melting point, low specific resistance
- Low melting point, low specific resistance
- Low melting point, high specific resistance
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Fuse wire are used in electric circuits to protect home appliances from damaging by huge amount amount of current. Fuse wire should be such that it melts immediately when strong current flows through the circuit. The same is possible if its melting point is low and resistivity or the resistance is high.
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Resistance is the measure of opposition applied by any object to the flow of electric current. A resistor is an electronic constituent that is used in the circuit with the purpose of offering that specific amount of resistance.
R=V/I
In this case,
v = Voltage across its ends
I = Current flowing through it
All materials resist current flow to some degree. They fall into one of two broad categories:
- Conductors: Materials that offer very little resistance where electrons can move easily. Examples: silver, copper, gold and aluminum.
- Insulators: Materials that present high resistance and restrict the flow of electrons. Examples: Rubber, paper, glass, wood and plastic.
Resistance measurements are normally taken to indicate the condition of a component or a circuit.
- The higher the resistance, the lower the current flow. If abnormally high, one possible cause (among many) could be damaged conductors due to burning or corrosion. All conductors give off some degree of heat, so overheating is an issue often associated with resistance.
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