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Question 2(vii)

Why should a fuse with defined rating not be replaced by one with a larger rating?

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The fuse is rated for a certain maximum current and blows off when a current more than the rated value flows through it. If a fuse is replaced by one with larger ratings, the appliances may get damaged as the protecting fuse will not melt and the circuit will not be broken.

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