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The sparking between two electrical contacts can be reduced by inserting a

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Tusar Malas
Tusar Malas 5 years ago
An arc between two electrodes can be initiated by ionization of atmospheric air. If we connect a capacitor across the contacts of the electrodes, there is a chance to make a short circuit by capacitor. Hence, there is no air gap between contacts and thereby sparking can be reduced.
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