How will a molded-case circuit breaker with a thermal trip unit react immediately after it has tripped, as a result of an overloaded motor circuit?

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The breaker cannot be reset to the ON position until the thermal element cools down.

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The breaker handle will lock in the OFF position.

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The breaker handle will lock in the TRIPPED position.

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The thermal element must be replaced after an overload trip has occurred before it can be restored into service.

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