What is the purpose of a breaker?

What will be an ideal response?


Breakers are devices that detect any overload above their rating in a circuit and open the circuit automatically.

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A sample of tissue from an injury shows a large number of eosinophils. This would indicate that the tissue was

A) abscessed. B) inflamed. C) being rejected. D) infected by viruses. E) infected by parasites.

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Because of its deep threads and holding power, the _____ screw is recommended for use with particleboard

and hardboard. a) common b) sheet metal c) machine d) lag

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Most plumbing codes designate Schedule _____ as the minimum size of plastic pipe for use in or under

buildings. A) 20 B) 30 C) 40 D) 50

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?Unpressurized thermal storage tanks have several advantages. What is NOT one of these?

A. ?They eliminate the potential for biological growth in the tank. B. ?They do not need a separate expansion tank. C. ?They are less expensive than pressurized tanks. D. ?They are protected from overpressure conditions.

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