A circuit breaker used to switch fluorescent lighting must be listed and have __________ marked on it.
A) OK for fluorescent lighting
B) FL
C) SWD only
D) SWD or HID

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The circuit breaker used to switch fluorescent lighting must be listed and have SWD (switching duty) or HID (high intensity discharge) marked on it. SWD breakers are suitable for switching fluorescent lighting as well as incandescent, LED and other non-motor loads. HID breakers are suitable for switching high intensity discharge lamps used in lighting such as metal halide or high-pressure sodium lamps. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it offers options for both fluorescent and HID lighting.

A Circuit Breaker Used to Switch Fluorescent Lighting Must Be