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Why does a fuse blow in a circuit?

It melts to break the circuit.

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  1. It adds more voltage
  2. It melts to break the circuit ✔
  3. It freezes the wires

Why: A fuse melts when current is too high, breaking the path and stopping flow.

Huh, didn't know that: A fuse melts when current is too high, breaking the path and stopping flow.

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Answer: It melts to break the circuit. A fuse melts when current is too high, breaking the path and stopping flow.

  1. Scouting America: Electricity www.scouting.org/merit-badges/electricity
    Explain why a fuse blows and a circuit breaker trips.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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