University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.22DQ
A fuse is a device designed to break a circuit, usually by melting when the current exceeds a certain value. What characteristics should the material of the fuse have?
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University Physics with Modern Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText -- Access Card Package (14th Edition)
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