Question 13098 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
A 7.5 hp, 460 volt, three-phase motor has a table full-load current of 11 A. What minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity is required?
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Correct answer to question 13098
- B: 13.75 A
Explanation
125 % of 11 A is 13.75 A. 27.5 A is 125 % of the 230 V current (22 A), and 15.4 A is 140 %.
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