Practice - Circuit Breakers (CB)
Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a circuit breaker?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need safety mechanisms in electrical systems.
What does 'arc quenching' achieve?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when electrical contacts open under load.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary purpose of a circuit breaker?
💡 Hint: Think about their role in hazard prevention.
True or False: SF6 circuit breakers are commonly used for low-voltage applications.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific applications of different circuit breaker types.
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Challenge Problems
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A power system experiences a three-phase short-circuit. Outline the sequence of actions taken by the circuit breaker and protective relay to handle the fault.
💡 Hint: Think of the roles of both components in response to a fault.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using SF6 as an arc-quenching medium in circuit breakers compared to vacuum circuit breakers.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental impacts versus operational effectiveness.
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