Q. Earth leakage circuit breaker is used to disconnect the supply from __.

A
Short circuit
B
Ground fault
C
Open circuit
D
Overload
Solution:

A ground fault is an inadvertent contact between an energized conductor and ground or equipment frame. The return path of the fault current is through the grounding system and any personnel or equipment that becomes part of that system. Ground faults are frequently the result of insulation breakdown.

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