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General Knowledge · Q267

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 267

Q267

A device which is used to limit the current in an electrical circuit is called a

A.
Grid
B.
Fuse
Answer
C.
Hub
D.
Conductor

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A fuse places a limit on the amount of current that can be drawn by an electric circuit by opening (blowing or melting) when the current exceeds a preset limit. This protects the circuit and the surroundings from fire or damage in the case of an overload or short circuit.