A branch circuit is drawing more current than its conductors and breaker were designed to carry. Which condition is this, and how does the protective device respond? A An arc fault; the breaker detects the signature of arcing current B A short circuit; the breaker trips instantly on the fault current C An overload; the breaker heats and trips as the demand persists D A ground fault; the breaker detects current leaving the circuit
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