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1. Fault diverters are basically
A. fuses
B. relays
C. fast switches
D. circuit breakers
Explanation:
2. An efficient and a well designed protective relaying should have
A. good selectivity and reliability
B. economy and simplicity
C. high speed and selectivity
D. all of the above
Explanation:
3. SF6 gas
A. is yellow in colour
B. is lighter than air
C. is nontoxic
D. has pungent small
Explanation:
4. Circuit breakers usually operate under
A. transient state of short-circuit current
B. sub-transient state of short-circuit current
C. steady state of short-circuit current
D. after D.C. component has ceased
Explanation:
5. D.C. shunt relays are made of
A. few turns of thin wire
B. few turns of thick wire
C. many turns of thin wire
D. many turns of thick wire
Explanation: