what is the difference between arc and spark

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what is the difference between arc and spark..

Answer / anitha

spark is a flash of light produced by electrical discharge
and arc is the phenomenon that occurs between the contacts
of the circuit breaker due to short circuit and also due to
large fault currents

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what is the difference between arc and spark..

Answer / k.prakashchandra

Arc is continuous(line) and spark is intermittent(dots)

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