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An electric fuse works on the:
(a) chemical effect fo current
(b) magnetic effect fo current
(c) lighting effect of current
(d) heating effect fo current

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Solution

The answer is (d) heating effect of current. This can be explained by taking an example of fuse which prevents short-circuit. During high voltage, the fuse breaks itself, in turn, breaking the circuit.

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