Which of the following statements about equipment grounding conductors (EGCs) is true? A. The National Electrical Code permits the EGC to also perform as a grounding electrode conductor. B. More than one EGC must be used if multiple circuits are installed in a single raceway, cable, or cable tray. C. No current should be present in the EGC during normal operation. D. EGCs are required to be decreased in size to address voltage drop.

Which of the following statements about equipment grounding conductors (EGCs) is true? A. The National Electrical Code permits the EGC to also perform as a grounding electrode conductor. B. More than one EGC must be used if multiple circuits are installed in a single raceway, cable, or cable tray. C. No current should be present in the EGC during normal operation. D. EGCs are required to be decreased in size to address voltage drop.

EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL

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Author:Simmons

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Chapter27: Service-entrance Equipment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7R: a. What size and type of conductors are installed for the service in this text? _____________ b....

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