NDA 2016 Physics question

PhysicsCurrent ElectricityNDA 2016

Which of the following items is used in the household wirings to prevent accidental fire in case of short circuit ?

Answer: (D)

Solution

A fuse is a short wire of low melting point connected in series with the circuit. In a short circuit the current rises sharply, the fuse wire heats up, melts

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Question ID VK-030573