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General Knowledge · Q1211

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1211

Q1211

Which of the following is a device designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes?

A.
Voltage unloader
B.
Surge protector
Answer
C.
Heat protector
D.
Current unloader

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Surge Protection Device (or surge suppressor or surge diverter) is an appliance or device designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to limit the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.