What is the purpose of a discharge device used in conjunction with opening a highly inductive circuit? a) to minimize the possibility of damage to the circuits insulation as a result of a high induced voltage b) to minimize the possibility of endangering the life of the person opening the controlling switch c) to allow the magnetic field to gradually collapse, thus limiting the value of the self-induced ernf d) all of the above

What is the purpose of a discharge device used in conjunction with opening a highly inductive circuit? a) to minimize the possibility of damage to the circuits insulation as a result of a high induced voltage b) to minimize the possibility of endangering the life of the person opening the controlling switch c) to allow the magnetic field to gradually collapse, thus limiting the value of the self-induced ernf d) all of the above

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Chapter7: Symmetrical Faults

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. What is the purpose of a discharge device used in conjunction with opening a highly inductive circuit?
a) to minimize the possibility of damage to the circuits insulation as a result of a high induced voltage

b) to minimize the possibility of endangering the life of the person opening the controlling switch

c) to allow the magnetic field to gradually collapse, thus limiting the value of the self-induced ernf

d) all of the above

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