KnowraElectrical arcLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Electrical arc, each with the reason it gives.All 8Broader topic 2Related 5Narrower topic 1Circuit breakerRelated: Contact separation can create an arc that must be extinguished before the circuit is safely interrupted.Electrocution of birdsRelated: An arc can injure a bird without direct contact with both electrical points.Electrical connectorRelated: Separating energized contacts can create arcs that damage connector surfaces.AC power plugs and socketsRelated: Separating a loaded plug can draw an arc that damages contacts or starts a fire.Knife switchRelated: High voltage or current can sustain an arc as the blade separates from a terminal.