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The property of electric current which is applicable in the fuse wire is

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The property of electric current which is applicable in the fuse wire is

(a) chemical effect of current

(b) magnetic effect of current

(c) heating effect of current

(d) optical property of current

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(c) heating effect of current

Fuse is used as a safety device in household circuits and is based on heating effect of current.

It is connected in series with the main supply. A fuse consists of an alloy of lead and tin which has appropriate melting point. This helps to protect the other circuit elements from hazards caused by heavy current.

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