How does use of a fuse-wire protect electrical appliances ?

A fuse wire be

"_______" or "_______" is used to protect electrical appliances from damages due to excess current.

Which of the following statements is false about using household electrical appliances ?

What is the role of fuse, used in series with any electrical appliance? Why should a fuse with defined rating not be replaced by one with a larger rating?

What type of elastic fuse is used in electrical appliances like car stereos ? Explain with the help of a labelled diagram.

Why is a series arrangement not used for connecting domestic electrical appliances in a circuit?

Name the types of wire across which an electric appliance is connected.