The high resistance method is an Arc Extinction Method in which we increase the Arc Resistance until The arc current is minimised. when we increase arc resistance the flow of current is stopped in the electrode or ionized gasses. the major disadvantage of this system is Energy loss in the form of heat. the heat is in direct relation to the I2R.this method is limited in the Low ac circuit capacity and dc system. There are different methods To increase the Arc Resistance that are described below
Lengthening The Arc
Cooling the cross-section Area
Splitting the Arc Arc