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Question
Name the material of fuse. State one characteristic of the material used for fuse.
Solution
An alloy of lead and tin is used as a material of fuse because it has low melting point and high resistivity. The use of fuse safeguards the circuit and appliances connected in that circuit from being damaged.
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