Since fuse elements are made of zinc or any alloy of tin and lead, the melting point of the fuse element must be _____________. A. higher than that of copper B. lower than that of copper C. equal to that of copper D. reached when the conductor it is protecting becomes 'white hot.'

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Answer: B

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