Which of the following medium is employed for extinction of arc in air circuit breaker ?
(a) Water 
(b) Oil
(c) Air 
(d) SF6

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Which of the following medium is employed for extinction of arc in air circuit breaker ?
(a) Water 
(b) Oil
(c) Air 
(d) SF6

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