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The Article 100 definition says an AFCI protects by recognizing what?

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  1. Characteristics unique to arcing
  2. Current leaking to ground
  3. Voltage that is too high

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  1. EC&M: The Apprentice's Guide to AFCIs and the NEC www.ecmweb.com/safety/article/55265078/the-apprentices-guide-to-afcis-and-the-nec Checked 2026-10-10.

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