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a) Of what substance is the fuse wire made? Why? b) Explain why a copper wire cannot be used as a fuse wire?

ScienceClass 10ICSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
  1. The substance that is used in the making of a fuse wire is tin-plated copper as it has a low melting
  2. Copper wire cannot be used as a fuse wire because the melting point of the pure copper is high and this makes it difficult to melt during short circuits.

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