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A fuse wire is typically made of a metal or alloy with:

Question
A fuse wire is typically made of a metal or alloy with:
A very high melting point like tungsten
An appropriate (relatively low) melting point, such as tin, lead, or aluminium alloys
Zero resistance
Infinite resistance
Answer
An appropriate (relatively low) melting point, such as tin, lead, or aluminium alloys
Detailed Explanation
Fuse wires are made of metals/alloys with an appropriate melting point so they melt and break the circuit under excess current.
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