A three-phase, 33 kV oil circuit breaker is rated 1200 A, 2000 MVA, 3 s. The symmetrical breaking current is 

(A) 1200 A (B) 3600 A (C) 35 kA (D) 104.8 kA

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A three-phase, 33 kV oil circuit breaker is rated 1200 A, 2000 MVA, 3 s. The symmetrical breaking current is 35 kA 

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