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Example of a voltage clamping device______________?

Correct answer: C. metal oxide varistor

  • A. fast acting fuse
  • B. snubber circuit
  • C. metal oxide varistor
  • D. aluminium block

Explanation

A metal-oxide varistor, or MOV, is a voltage-dependent resistor that remains high-impedance normally and conducts strongly during a voltage surge. A snubber limits switching transients but is not itself normally classified as a clamping device.

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