Pick the odd one out, considering arc quenching methods of a circuit breaker.

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  1. Cooling the arc method
  2. Lengthening the arc method
  3. Current zero method
  4. Splitting the arc method

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Option 3 : Current zero method
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Methods for arc quenching of a circuit breaker

Current Zero Method:

  • The Current Zero Method is different because it relies on the natural current zero crossing in AC circuits.
  • In AC systems, current passes through zero twice per cycle. Circuit breakers designed for AC use this point to interrupt the arc with minimal energy.
  • Unlike the other three methods, it does not involve modifying the arc physically but rather utilizing the natural characteristics of AC current.


Cooling the Arc Method:

  • The arc is cooled using air, oil, or gas, reducing its temperature and increasing resistance, leading to extinction.


Lengthening the Arc Method:

  • The arc path is extended to increase resistance, making it more difficult for current to sustain.
     

Splitting the Arc Method:

  • The arc is broken into multiple small arcs using arc splitters, increasing resistance and aiding in extinction.


"Current Zero Method" is the odd one out, as it is not a physical arc quenching method but rather a strategy based on AC circuit behavior.

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