When to use different types of fuses
Not that I don't enjoy a good E-Geek conversation, but this type of question is best and most easily answered by just seeking out the true experts.
https://m.littelfuse.com/~/media/electrical/application-notes/powr-gard-technical-application-guide.pdf
Like so many other things in EE, there's alot more going on than meets the eye at first glance.  Fuses aren't just a wire in a tube, they're a result of literally 100 years of learning &amp; improving.