NEETPhysicsCurrent ElectricityMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following acts as a circuit protection device?
- Ainductor
- Bconductor
- Cswitch
- Dfuse
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Correct answer: D
Fuse is the protective device because of low melting point of the wire that can save other device on heating.
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