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When a driven ground rod is used as a grounding electrode, what is the MINIMUM length that must be in contact with the soil?
a.4 feet
b.6 feet
c.8 feet
d.10 feet
Explanation
A ground rod electrode must have at least 8 feet in contact with the soil to reach reliably moist earth and provide a low-resistance connection. 4 and 6 feet are too shallow, and 10 feet exceeds the required minimum length.
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