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What name is given to the device which automatically cuts off the electricity supply during short-circuiting in household wiring?
The device that is used to automatically cut off the electricity supply during the short-circuiting in the household wiring is known as the electric fuse.
Explanation
An electric fuse is used in electrical equipment like switchboards, TV, stabilizer, etc. It consists of a glass tube, with two metal caps at the end, with a thin fuse wire seal inside it. These metals caps can be used for connecting the fuse in the circuit.
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