The typical fuse consists of an element surrounded by a filler and enclosed by the fuse body. The element is a calibrated ____.
A) insulator
B) transistor
C) conductor
D) capacitor

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The element in a fuse is a calibrated conductor, typically made of a metal alloy with a specific melting point. When the current flowing through the fuse exceeds a certain level, the conductor melts and breaks the circuit, protecting other equipment connected to the circuit.

The Typical Fuse Consists of an Element Surrounded by a Filler