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प्रश्न
Identify the figure and give its use.
Identify a figure and write one use of it:
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उत्तर
- Figure: MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker)
- Uses: An MCB is a device which functions as a fuse but does not require replacement. MCB falls down to break the circuit when a heavy amount of current flows through it. Once the fault is rectified, the MCB is reset.
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