Question
Download Solution PDFFuse wire used in electric instruments is made up of
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Alloy of lead and tin.
Important Points
- Fuse is a protecting device used to save from the overcurrent in an electrical circuit.
- The wire used in electric Instruments is made up of an alloy of lead and tin.
- It will cuts off when a high current flows through the wire.
- Fuse is connected in the live wire to avoid overloading.
- It is characterized by high resistance and low melting point.
- Electric fittings are earthed to prevent electric shock.
- Fuse resistance is a comparable thing, fuse has low resistance with comparison to the load resistance of the circuit but has high resistance when compared to the wire of the same length.
- Thus when asked whether a fuse has high resistance or low resistance, we should answer that a fuse has high resistance with a low melting point.
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