60 Views

differences between circuit breaker & fuse


Sai Jalla 20th Oct, 2019
Answer (1)
Manidipa Kundu Student Expert 20th Oct, 2019

hello,

circuit breaker is a piece of equipment with mechanism which can manually or by using remote control can detach the circuit under fault conditions.

where fuse is a short piece of metal, inserted in the circuit, which melts when excessive current flows on circuit hence detach the circuit from the connection of mains.

the main difference is fuse  melts when overheated, circuit breakers on the other hand, have internal switch mechanisms that can be tripped by an unsafe surge of electricity.

Related Questions

Amity University-Noida B.Tech...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Amrita University B.Tech 2026
Apply
Recognized as Institute of Eminence by Govt. of India | NAAC ‘A++’ Grade | Upto 75% Scholarships | Application Deadline: 15th Jan
Amity University-Noida BBA Ad...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Amity University-Noida MBA Ad...
Apply
Ranked among top 10 B-Schools in India by multiple publications | Top Recruiters-Google, MicKinsey, Amazon, BCG & many more.
Amity University-Noida Law Ad...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
Amity University-Noida M.Tech...
Apply
Among top 100 Universities Globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books