Physics
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Question

If a wire which carries a current of 6.2 A at normal conditions is subjected to 10 A of current, then

  1. The fuse wire will melt if its current rating is less than 10 A and hence protects the electrical appliances.
  2. The fuse wire will melt if its current rating is greater than 10 A hence protects electrical appliances.
  3. The fuse wire will melt if its current rating is equal to 6.2 A hence protects electrical appliances.
  4. The fuse wire will melt if its current rating is greater, but near to 6.2 A hence protects electrical appliances.

hintHint:

Fuse is a protective device used to disconnect the supply when the current flowing through it exceeds.

The correct answer is: The fuse wire will melt if its current rating is greater, but near to 6.2 A hence protects electrical appliances.


    Fuse is a protective device used to disconnect the supply when the current flowing through it exceeds. It is a wire made up of a metal that has low melting point. High current heats and melts it, breaking the circuit.
    The fuse wire will melt if its current rating is greater, but near to 6.2 A hence protects electrical appliances.

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