difference between circuit breaker and switchgear?

Answer Posted / amarendra barad

Hi all,
Ok,But I think CB is a protective device which is designed
for working in noload condition as well as in load
conditions and automatically oprated but SG is also a
protective device which only can be used in noload
conditions and manually oprated.

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