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What is the function of a fuse in a simple electric circuit?

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RRB Technician 2026 Grade 3 Question Paper (7-Oct-2026) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

It breaks the circuit if the current is too high

A fuse is a safety device connected in series with the circuit. It contains a thin wire of low melting point, such as a tin–lead alloy.

If the current exceeds the rated value (due to overload or a short circuit), the heat produced, \(H = I^2Rt\), melts the wire. The circuit breaks and the appliances and wiring are protected.

A fuse cannot increase voltage; that is done by a step-up transformer.

Converting current into light is done by a bulb or LED.

Storing electrical energy is done by a capacitor or a battery.

Hence, the answer is It breaks the circuit if the current is too high.

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