What is the purpose of having fuses or circuit breakers in electric circuits? How should they be -connected in circuits so they will be effective?
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This can be caused by short circuits, overloads, or other faults in the system. Fuses and circuit breakers act as safety devices that interrupt the flow of current when it exceeds a specified value, preventing damage to the circuit and reducing the risk of fire or Show more…
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