Theory & DesignQuestion 81 of 110
In a balanced wye (star) three-phase system, the line current is:
a.Equal to the phase current
b.1.732 times the phase current
c.0.577 times the phase current
d.2 times the phase current
Explanation
In a wye connection the same conductor carries phase and line current, so line current equals phase current.
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