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The use of an electric fuse protects the electric circuit and the appliances from a possible damage by

Explanation:

ANSWER: (C) 

  • Electric fuse is an important component of all domestic circuits. 
  • A fuse in a circuit prevents damage to the appliances and the circuit due to overloading. Overloading can occur when the live wire and the neutral wire come into direct contact. (This occurs when the insulation of wires is damaged or there is a fault in the appliance.) 
  • In such a situation, the current in the circuit abruptly increases. This is called short-circuiting

The use of an electric fuse prevents the electric circuit and the appliance from a possible damage by stopping the flow of unduly high electric current. 

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