To what does Joule heating in a fuse refer?
Power loss as heat due to high current
Heating of the wires by the appliance
Increase in temperature across the circuit
Melting of the insulation
Answer and Solution
Answer
A. Power loss as heat due to high current
Solution:
Joule heating refers to the heat produced due to electrical resistance when excessive current flows through the fuse, leading to its melting and opening the circuit.
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