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What are the points of be remembered when fuse wire is connected in a circuit? Explain.

i. The ends of the fuse wire must be connected firmly.

ii. The fuse wire shouldn’t project out of the carrier base.


iii. The fuse wire should be of appropriate amperage, else it will not serve the purpose of protecting the user and the appliance from damage due to excessive flow of current.


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