Review Questions (Conductor Selection and Calculations)

All things considered, the most ideal conductor is made of _____.

Copper

Which of the following is a standard configuration for stranded wire?

Of the following, the largest standard AWG wire size is _____.

A branch circuit is best described as _____.

The rating of a branch circuit is determined by the _____.

A continuous load is best described as one in which the maximum current is expected to continue for _____.

Which of the following is a standard fuse rating?

You would find information on conductor applications and descriptions of insulation types in _____.

Use NEC Table 310.16 to find the maximum ampacity for a No.12 AWG copper wire at 90°C (194°F) (assume THHN insulation).

The constant (K) for the resistance of ordinary copper is _____.