During an electrical storm which breaker characteristic minimizes over-tripping?

💡 Explanation

Because storms induce transient overcurrents, breakers utilize inverse time current characteristic curves; shorter durations tolerate higher amperage rather than tripping immediately. Therefore, nuisance tripping is minimized; other options increase breaker sensitivity therefore they trigger more quickly.

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