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What will happen if a thick copper wire is used as a fuse ?

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when the electicity comes with a high pressure, the fuse wire melts and breaks. But if you will use a thick copper wire, the fuse will handle the high electicity pressure, but the electic appliances in your home will not be able take this pressure and they may even burst.

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