A fuse protects an electrical circuit by:

A) Using a material that limits the amount of current that can pass through the fuse due to the increase in the material's resistance.
B) Melting when excessive current flows through it, opening the circuit.
C) Using a heat motor that operates an imbedded set of contacts to open the circuit.
D) Limiting the voltage that can flow through the fuse.


B

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