Which of the following materials is used as a fuse wire? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following materials is used as a fuse wire?
A. Silver
B. Aluminium
C. Tin-lead alloy
D. Copper
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Fuse wire made of alloy of tin and lead (or copper with low melting point). It has low melting point and high resistance. Copper has high melting point, not suitable for fuse. Silver expensive. Aluminium not typical.

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