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  • Compare the total copper cross sections in terms of current-carrying capacity for a single-phase and a three-phase 120 V system with effective load resistance of 15 Ω.


  • Options
  • A. single-phase 32 A; three-phase 16 A
  • B. single-phase 16 A; three-phase 8 A
  • C. single-phase 8 A; three-phase 4 A
  • D. single-phase 16 A; three-phase 0 A

  • Correct Answer
  • single-phase 16 A; three-phase 8 A 


  • Three-Phase Systems in Power Applications problems


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    • 1. A single-phase sinusoidal voltage of 120 V is connected to a 90 Ω load. Current in the circuit is

    • Options
    • A. 13.3 mA
    • B. 133 mA
    • C. 1.33 A
    • D. 6.2 A
    • Discuss
    • 2. A constant load power means a uniform conversion of

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    • A. mechanical to electrical energy
    • B. electrical to mechanical energy
    • C. current to voltage
    • D. voltage to current
    • Discuss
    • 3. In a △-connected source driving a △-connected load, the

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    • A. load voltage and line voltage are one-third the source voltage for a given phase
    • B. load voltage and line voltage are two-thirds the source voltage for a given phase
    • C. load voltage and line voltage cancel for a given phase
    • D. load voltage, line voltage, and source phase voltage are all equal for a given phase
    • Discuss
    • 4. Polyphase generators produce simultaneous multiple sinusoidal voltages that are separated by

    • Options
    • A. certain constant phase angles
    • B. certain constant frequencies
    • C. certain constant voltages
    • D. certain constant currents
    • Discuss
    • 5. In a Y-connected circuit, the magnitude of each line current is

    • Options
    • A. one-third the phase current
    • B. three times the corresponding phase current
    • C. equal to the corresponding phase current
    • D. zero
    • Discuss
    • 6. In a Y-Y source/load configuration, the

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    • A. phase current, the line current, and the load current are all equal in each phase
    • B. phase current, the line current, and the load current are 120° out of phase
    • C. phase current and the line current are in phase, and both are 120° out of phase with the load current
    • D. line current and the load current are in phase, and both are out of phase with the phase current
    • Discuss
    • 7. A three-phase generator is connected to three 90 Ω load resistors. Each coil generates 120 V ac. A common neutral line exists. How much current flows through the common neutral line?

    • Options
    • A. 0 A
    • B. 1.33 A
    • C. 3.99 A
    • D. 2.66 A
    • Discuss
    • 8. A two-phase generator is connected to two 90 Ω load resistors. Each coil generates 120 V ac. A common neutral line exists. How much current flows through the common neutral line?

    • Options
    • A. 1.33 A
    • B. 1.88 A
    • C. 2.66 A
    • D. 1.77 A
    • Discuss
    • 9. In a certain Y-Y system, the source phase currents each have a magnitude of 9 A. The magnitude of each load current for a balanced load condition is

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    • A. 3 A
    • B. 6 A
    • C. 9 A
    • D. 27 A
    • Discuss
    • 10. In a three-phase system, the voltages are separated by

    • Options
    • A. 45°
    • B. 90°
    • C. 120°
    • D. 180°
    • Discuss


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