HV Exit Exam • Set 7 Question 6 of 30

An ideal fuse wire material should possess which combination of physical properties?

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Option D: Low specific resistance and low melting point

A good fuse material requires low specific resistance (to minimize normal I²R losses and heat) and a low melting point (to blow rapidly without reaching destructive arc temperatures).

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High specific resistance and high melting point

High specific resistance and low melting point

Low specific resistance and high melting point

Low specific resistance and low melting point (Correct Answer)

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A good fuse material requires low specific resistance (to minimize normal I²R losses and heat) and a low melting point (to blow rapidly without reaching destructive arc temperatures).

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