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Burden of a protective relay is the power______________?

Correct answer: B. absorbed by the circuit of relay

  • A. required to operate the circuit breaker
  • B. absorbed by the circuit of relay
  • C. developed by the relay circuit
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Relay burden is the power absorbed by the relay circuit, usually expressed in volt-amperes at the rated current or voltage. It is not the power needed to operate the circuit breaker itself.

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