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When earth fault occurs______________?

Correct answer: A. voltage potential at the earth mat increases due to grounding

  • A. voltage potential at the earth mat increases due to grounding
  • B. voltage potential at the earth mat decreases due to grounding
  • C. voltage potential at the earth mat remains zero irrespective of fault
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

During an earth fault, fault current flows through the grounding conductor and earth mat, producing a voltage rise relative to remote earth. The mat is therefore not at zero potential during the fault.

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