Physics
Name the device used to protect the electric circuits from over loading and short circuit. On what effect of current does it work?
Answer
The device used to protect the electric circuits from overloading and short circuit is a fuse.
It works on the heating effect of current. A material of low melting point is used so that it may easily melt due to overheating when current in excess to the prescribed limit passes through it.
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