Q120 / 180 · NEET 2019 (All India) · Physics

Which of the following acts as a circuit protective device?

A
Conductor
B
Inductor
C
Switch
Correct answer
D
Fuse

Solution

Fuse is used for protecting appliances due to short circuiting or overloading. The fuse is rated for a certain maximum current and blows off when a current more than the rated value flows through it.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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