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geoffrey

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The basic difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker is that:
 
  A) a circuit breaker is reusable. B) a fuse is faster.
  C) a fuse is reusable. D) a circuit breaker is more reliable.

Question 2

In the American Wire Gauge sizes, as the numerical value of AWG goes higher, the cross sectional area of the wire:
 
  A) increases. B) decreases. C) doubles. D) halves.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B



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