Question

What is fuse? State two characteristics of fuse?

Answer 1

fuse is a protective device which melting point is low it protect the electrical circuit.

Answer 2

Explanation:

a fuse is a safety device which is damaged when large amount of electricity pass through it and it does not damage any other component when electricity reach the fuse wire the fuse wire is very thin so if amount of electricity reach it burnt and and save the other component of house.

 Characteristic properties of a fuse wire: (i) It is made up of an alloy of lead and tin. (ii) It has high resistivity and low melting point.