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Fuse wire is made of _____________?
A
63% tin and 37% lead
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B
63% lead and 37% tin
C
63% tin and 37% aluminum
D
63% lead and 37% aluminum
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A
63% tin and 37% lead
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B
63% lead and 37% tin
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C
63% tin and 37% aluminum
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D
63% lead and 37% aluminum
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Explanation
Typical solder/fuse alloy is about 63% tin and 37% lead.
Hence the keyed answer is 63% tin and 37% lead.
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