Services & DistributionQuestion 34 of 110
A branch circuit is protected by a 100-A overcurrent device. What is the minimum copper equipment grounding conductor?
a.#10 AWG
b.#8 AWG
c.#6 AWG
d.#4 AWG
Explanation
The equipment grounding conductor table requires #8 Cu for an overcurrent device rating up to 100 A.
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