Identify the statement that correctly describes the working principle of an electric…
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Problem
Identify the statement that correctly describes the working principle of an electric fuse used in household wiring.
(a) It diverts excess current directly to earth without interrupting the circuit.
(b) It converts alternating current to direct current to prevent overloading.
(c) It melts and breaks the circuit when current exceeds the safe limit.
(d) It increases circuit resistance to reduce current during normal operation.