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A fuse/breaker is used to protect the wiring within the home for overheating and catching on fire. When the fuse/breaker detects an excess flow of current beyond the range of the fuse/breaker, within a circuit, it will blow/trip to shut off the flow of electricity in that circuit thus preventing a possible fire.
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A fuse is not used for?
A fuse is not used for increasing electrical current. Fuses are designed to protect electrical circuits by breaking the circuit when there is an overload or short circuit, preventing damage to the circuit and potential fire hazards.
What device is used as a form of safety device in an electrical circuit?
A fuse or circuit breaker will fit this description.
Can a fuse be used to store and electrical charge?
No, a fuse is a safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from excessive current by breaking the circuit when the current exceeds a certain level. It is not meant to store electrical charge.
What device is used to protect buildings from electrical fires?
Circuit breaker or a fuse
What is a device used to break or open an electrical circuit?
A switch, switching transistor, circuit breaker, and fuse are all used for that job.
What is fuse used for?
For protection in an electrical circuit, for de-initiating an explosion or combustion of any sort.
What is an electrical fuse used for?
It's a safety device put in almost all electrical appliances and in all electrical systems (such as your house, and car). Should there be a power-surge or a short-circuit somewhere in the appliance or system the fuse will "blow" breaking the circuit and stopping the flow of electricity. this is done by having the centre of the fuse contain a wire which can only allow a certain amount of current through, if this current is exceeded, the wire will burn away/melt.
A circuit breaker is used in many homes instead of a?
fuse. It is a safety device that automatically switches off the electrical circuit when it detects an overload, preventing overheating and potential fires. Circuit breakers can be easily reset after they trip, unlike fuses that need to be replaced.
What types of electrical circuitry is used in houses?
Both parallel and series circuit are used in the wiring of a house.
What is used in an electrical circuit to prevent a short circuit?
difference between p type and n type semiconducter materialAnswerInsulation is used to prevent a short current. To protect the circuit should a short-circuit fault occur is either a fuse or a circuit breaker.
Can you describe a situation where a parallel circuit could be used to operate an electrical device?
house lights
A fuse or circuit breaker used in a circuit is usually inserted in?
A fuse or circuit breaker used in a circuit is usually inserted in series with the load.
