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Which is the component that breaks the electric circuit in case of excess current?
Options:
A .  Fuse wire
B .  Voltmeter
C .  Earth wire
D .  Ammeter
Answer: Option A
:
A
A fuse is a short length of wire designed to break the circuit in case of excessive current. Temperature increases with current, and after a point the fuse melts thereby breaking the circuit. Fuse wire is made up of a material which has low melting point, thereby saving electrical applicances from damage.

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