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Which of the following is a device designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes?

A. Voltage unloader

B. Surge protector

C. Heat protector

D. Current unloader

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Surge Protection Device (or surge suppressor or surge diverter) is an appliance or device designed to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes. A surge protector attempts to limit the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.

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