NEC 2026 Compatible
A 240V single-phase branch circuit is specified to have a maximum voltage drop of 3%. If the load current is 25A and the circuit length is 100 feet, what is the minimum circular mil area required for copper conductors? (Assume a conductor resistivity of 12.9 ohms/kcmil-foot).
Master Level📋 NEC 210.19(A)(1) FPN No. 4Conductor Sizing for Voltage Drop
A
10,740 CM
B
12,500 CM
C
14,000 CM
D
8,230 CM
Explanation & Direct Citation
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