Which of the following principles is an electric fuse based on?

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Magnetic effect of electric current

Heating effect of electric current

Mechanical effect of electric current

Chemical effect of electric current

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

When an electric current passes through a conductor, it gets hot. This phenomenon is known as the heating effect of electric current.
Fuses are wires that melt quickly and break when large electric currents are passed through them.

Therefore, we can say that fuses are based on the heating effect of electric current.

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