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Inductive load will accumulate stored energy. If an attempt is made to open the switch this energy will arc across the contacts of the switch, and could cause damage to the circuit components. Freewheeling diodes are placed across inductive loads to provide a path for the release of energy stored in the load when the load voltage drops to zero.

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