No, you cannot use one in place of the other.
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Replacement for American Switch single pole 15 amp circuit breaker
can a 20 amp double pole circuit breaker be used for 2 different 120 v circuits using 14 - 2 wire
The 240 volt receptacle has to have an amperage rating. It is this rating that governs the wire size and breaker size to feed the circuit. The new two pole breaker will be inserted in the 100 amp distribution if space is available and connected to the new wiring that terminates at the new receptacle.
You have a double pole breaker for 240Volt supply. The maximum current is 15 amp.
Not unless you change the wiring for that circuit. The breaker protects the wiring and if you install a 40 amp breaker on a 15 amp wire circuit you will have a fire in your home.