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The frame of an electric motor is earthed through three earthing plates resistances 30 Ω, 20 Ω and 10 Ω respectively. During fault the energy dissipated by three plates are W1, W2 and W3. Then

a.

W1 > W2 > W3

b.

W1 < W2 < W3

c.

W1 = W2 = W3

d.

W1 + W3 < W2

Answer: (b).W1 < W2 < W3

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