When current into a DC resistive load is interrupted or turned off, a very high voltage spike is generated.

Name: When current into a DC resistive load is interrupted or turned off, a very high voltage spike is generated.
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In a purely resistive DC load, interrupting the current does not generate a high voltage spike because resistors do not store energy in the form of magnetic fields, unlike inductive loads where such spikes are common due to the collapse of the magnetic field.

When Current into a DC Resistive Load Is Interrupted or Turned