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Author: Russell E. Smith
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 16RQ
An electrical device that will open an electrical circuit, preventing current flow to the circuit if a small leak to ground is detected, is called a _________.
- a. GFCI
- b. common circuit breaker
- c. fuse
- d. receptacle
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