Magnetic circuit breaker has ___________ trip action
Correct answer: B. instantaneous
- A. delayed
- B. instantaneous
- C. both of the above
- D. none of the above
Explanation
A magnetic circuit breaker uses the strong magnetic field produced by a fault current to trip immediately. This instantaneous action is particularly useful for short-circuit protection.
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