Reasons for initiation of electric arc at the instant of contact separation

Q.  How is the initiation of electric arc at the instant of contact separation caused?
- Published on 17 Nov 15

a. Thermionic emission of electrons.
b. Field emission of electrons.
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. None of these.

ANSWER: Both (a) and (b)

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