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In a 100VDC/5A resistive circuit, silver electrical contacts with airflow ejection structure are separated at a constant speed. Break arcs are generated between the contacts and blown by the airflow between the contact gap. Airflow rate is varied by changing shapes of the contacts. The break arcs are observed by two high-speed cameras. Following results are shown. Arc duration is shortened by the airflow. When the airflow rate is increased, the arc duration becomes shorter, and the break arcs are driven farther outward from the center axis of the contacts and are extinguished in a shorter length.