difference between circuit breaker and switchgear?

Answer Posted / ritesh mishra

A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical
switch designed FOR OPRETE IN ABNORMAL CONDITION I.E. to
protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by
overload or short circuit. &
In an electric power system, switchgear is the combination
of electrical disconnect switches, fuses or circuit
breakers used to control, protect and isolate electrical
CKT.

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