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A/An _____ is described as an automatic switch that acts as a safeguard in an electric current.circuit breakerfuseground fault interruptervoltage divider

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circuit breaker

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A circuit breaker is an automatic switch that is activated to protect an electrical circuit when an sudden increase in the circuit's current appears. This could happen when there's an overload or a short circuit.

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