Electronics 101 - Fusing And Power Distribution

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Electronics 101

Fusing And Power Distribution

Fuses vs circuit breakers

Fuse

A piece of wire that melts when too much current flows through it
Cannot be reused after it melts

Circuit breaker

Acts like a switch, turning off when too much current flows through it
Can be reused after it cools down

Power distribution

Image of power distribution, circuit breakers and fuses.

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