Electronics Information Flash Card Set 284874

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Fuses

Fuses are thin wires that melt when the current in a circuit exceeds a preset amount. They help prevent short circuits from damaging circuit components when an unusually large current is applied to the circuit, either through component failure or spikes in applied voltage.

fuses

__________ are thin wires that melt when the current in a circuit exceeds a preset amount.