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Q. A device which is used to limit the current in an electrical circuit is called a
Explanation by: Mahesh Chandra
A fuse places a limit on the amount of current that can be drawn by an electric circuit by opening (blowing or melting) when the current exceeds a preset limit. This protects the circuit and the surroundings from fire or damage in the case of an overload or short circuit.
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