A GFCI receptacle with downstream outlets connected to its LOAD terminals protects those outlets because:
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A
The panel breaker backs up the GFCI for all downstream faults
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B
The GFCI monitors current imbalance between hot and neutral across the entire load circuit
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C
Downstream outlets share independent ground fault sensing electronics
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D
Only the GFCI itself is protected, not any downstream outlets