Physics · Electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity

Electric Fuse wire is working on principle.

Electric Fuse wire is working on principle.

  • A. control of voltage in circuit
  • B. chemical effect of electric current
  • C. control of current in circuit
  • D. heating effect of electric current

Step-by-step solution

A fuse wire is designed with a low melting point. When current exceeds a safe limit, the wire heats up due to Joule heating (I²R) and melts, breaking the circuit to prevent damage. This operation relies on the heating effect of electric current, not voltage control, chemical effects, or current control alone.
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