Arc in a circuit breaker is interrupted at___________?
Correct answer: A. zero current
- A. zero current
- B. maximum current
- C. minimum voltage
- D. maximum voltage
Explanation
An AC circuit-breaker arc naturally reaches its weakest point when the current passes through zero, allowing the dielectric strength between contacts to recover and prevent restriking. It is not interrupted at the current maximum.
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