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A/An _____ is described as a device that detects current differences and then opens the circuit preventing electrocution.circuit breakerfuseground fault interruptershort circuit

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ground fault interrupter

EXPLANATION

A ground fault interrupter is an automatic switch that measures the difference of current between the "hot" and neutral wires. If this difference is greater than a fixed values (only a few milliamperes) the switchs opens and stops the circulation or current.

If a person is in contact with a wire in the circuit the current is diverted through the person's body to the ground. Therefore the ground fault interrupter will detect a difference of current. Hence this device is used to prevent electrocution.