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← TechnologyWhich operational outcome occurs when exceeding a transformer's inrush tripping threshold during grid energization?
A)Nuisance breaker tripping occurs✓
B)Core saturation is mitigated
C)Reactive power demand decreases
D)Harmonic distortion remains stabilized
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Nuisance breaker tripping occurs because the transformer inrush current triggers the breaker's magnetic trip unit meant for short circuits; therefore, the breaker opens, rather than allowing the transient current to subside through normal core magnetization.
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