Q.

The interrupting time of a circuit breaker is the period between the instant of

  • AInitiation of short circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation.
  • BEnergizing of the trip circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation.
  • CInitiation of short circuit and the parting of primary arc contacts.
  • DEnergizing of the trip circuit and the parting of primary arc contacts. 
Correct Answer : (B)

Energizing of the trip circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation.

Hints :

The interrupting time of a circuit breaker is the period between the instant of Energizing of the trip circuit and the arc extinction on an opening operation.

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