Which outcome occurs when the arc chute is compromised inside a 480V three-phase molded case circuit breaker?

💡 Explanation

Increased contact wear occurs since the arc chute uses magnetic fields to rapidly extinguish arcs during interruption. Because the arc is not cooled through arc EXTINCTION, contact erosion accelerates. Therefore, contact wear increases, rather than causing transformer or motor problems.

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