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These days when current in the circuit suddenly increases _______ switches are used.

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These days when current in the circuit suddenly increases _______ switches are used.

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  • MCA

  • MCC

  • MCD

  • MCB

MCQ
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उत्तर

These days when current in the circuit suddenly increases MCB switches are used.

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