Previous year MCQs

General science UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

The electric wire used in the fuse has the characteristic features of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: High resistance/Low melting point

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “High resistance/Low melting point”.
The electric wire used in a fuse has the characteristic features of high resistance and low melting point. This allows the fuse to melt and break the circuit when excessive current flows through it, thereby protecting the circuit from damage.

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