A fuse wire has MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A fuse wire has
A. High melting point, high resistance
B. Low melting point, low resistance
C. High melting point, low resistance
D. Low melting point, high resistance
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fuse wire must melt easily (low MP) and develop enough heat (high R) to break circuit on overload.

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