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The main switch in a household circuit is of the………..variety.


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  1. Double pole switches are connected to two separate electric circuits. They essentially contain two switches that are linked together and can complete the circuit either simultaneously or staggered.
  2. The main switch is a double pole switch with an iron cover.
  3. The major advantage of using the main switch is that it can break the connection of both, a live wire and the neutral wire at the same time.

Hence, The main switch in a household circuit is of the double pole variety.


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