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lana [24]
3 years ago
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Which of the following is a device designed to open an overloaded circuit and prevent overheating?

Physics
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spin [16.1K]3 years ago
4 0
Circuit breaker is a device that is designed to open an overloaded circuit and prevent overheating. The correct option in regards to the given question is option "a". The main purpose of the circuit breaker is to disconnect the defective switch from the circuit as soon as any problem arises. This helps in preventing any kind of major accident. Overheating can result in a big accident and the circuit breaker is the device that senses the overheating and disconnects the switch before any major incident. It is an automated system that acts as a protective devise.
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