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A fuse is used in a circuit to protect the other elements in a circuit. Fuses are rated at different currents and voltages. When the rated current is exceeded the fuse will blow. For that reason fuses are placed in circuits to protect other more expensive items. For example you find fuses in your home. If there was a sudden surge in current coming into your house the fuse will blow and power will be cut to the circuit it is attached to. If that fuse wasn't there the other elements in that circuit would be exposed to the current surge. This would cause damage to that object and if it is something like a computer or tv etc they are not that cheap to replace. So ultimately a fuse is put in place to make sure that other equipment isn't damaged by current surges etc
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What device protects an electrical circuit?
An example of a circuit protection device is a fuse. Another example is a circuit breaker.
A divice in a circuit that contains a metal strips that melts when the circuit is overheated is called a?
ummm a fuse.
If a fuse melts does it create an open circuit a closed circuit or a short circuit?
If a fuse melts, it creates an OPEN circuit, meaning that no current flows in the wires because it is no longer a complete circuit.
What has to be replaced after a short circuit?
Hopefully it's a fuse.
What does an fuse do in an circuit?
A fuse protects the (expensive) circuit for too high currents. When the current becomes too high the (cheap) fuse melts and the current is stopped, preferably before damage has been done to the circuit.
How do you reset the circuit breaker on the cigarette lighter on a 63 ford falcon?
It does not have a circuit breaker. It uses a fuse to protect the circuit. Look for a blown fuse in the fuse panel under the dash on the drivers side.I believe the cigarette lighter circuit is protected with a glass barrel fuse not a circuit breaker. Check the fuse box for a blown fuse.
Is fuse a part of a circuit?
When there is a fuse, yes it is part of a circuit. The fuse is a cheap, replaceable circuit breaker to avoid damage to the circuit components.
Is a fuse a circuit?
a fuse is a way to secure a circuit from owerload, so a fuse is in a way a circuit in a circuit that owerload itself and breake the circuit inside itself to not damege the rest of the circuit. OR some thing conected to that sircuit.
How do you change wire fuse for circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker does not have a wire fuse in it.
What is the best suitable component for circuit protection instead of fuse?
circuit breaker, or "resettable fuse", which is a reallya small circuit breaker in the housing of a fuse
What is the function of the fuse or circuit breaker in a circuit?
A circuit breaker/fuse is designed to protect the wiring from getting overloaded.
What device protects an electrical circuit?
An example of a circuit protection device is a fuse. Another example is a circuit breaker.
A fuse or circuit breaker used in a circuit is usually inserted in?
A fuse or circuit breaker used in a circuit is usually inserted in series with the load.
How is the circuit protected?
By a fuse or a circuit breaker.
What is the functions of a fuse?
The function of a fuse is to stop the current from flowing by opening the circuit when the circuit amperage exceeds the rating of the fuse.
What does ctsy-clk mean on fuse box?
It is a circuit fuse in a vehicle. The fuse is used to protect the courtesy/clock circuit.
Why does my 1995 mercury villager blows 10 amp fuse?
A circuit that keeps blowing a fuse, is caused by a Short in that circuit, loose connections causing arching, overloaded circuit, or a fuse that is too small for the circuit load. Do not install a fuse bigger than the circuit was designed to handle. Someone may have install too small a fuse. Check fuse list and see if the proper fuse is installed.
