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← TechnologyWhich outcome occurs in a three-phase power distribution circuit subjected to an underbalanced fault?
A)Circulating zero-sequence current appears✓
B)Transformer core saturation decreases
C)Feeder voltage remains perfectly balanced
D)System frequency instantaneously collapses
💡 Explanation
When an underbalanced fault occurs, an imbalance of currents induces a zero-sequence current due to asymmetrical loading and grounding, flowing back to the source along the neutral path. Therefore zero-sequence current appears, rather than decreased saturation, balanced voltage, or frequency collapse, which need specific over-voltage and overload scenarios.
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