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← TechnologyWhich consequence results when breaker failure occurs due to delayed arc extinction in a medium-voltage switchgear?
A)Cascading failures downstream occur
B)Overvoltages will damage insulation✓
C)Reduced system's transient stability
D)Increased eddy current losses develop
💡 Explanation
Overvoltages damage insulation because the delayed arc extinction causes voltage escalation during switching transients, therefore, insulation stress increases; rather than eddy current increases or cascading failures resulting, successful arc quenching is crucial.
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