An electrician is carrying out some repairs in your house. He wants to replace a fuse with a piece of wire. Would you agree? Give reasons for your response.
ScienceClass 7CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Solution:
It is not a wise idea to replace the fuse with a piece of wire, as it has a very low melting point. In the case of the metal piece, the melting point will be high, and the circuit will be intact in case there is overload or overheating.
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