A 5hp motor, located 500 ft from a 240V source is supplied through a copper feeder. It is desired to limit the voltage drop on the feeders to 15V. What is the power loss in the cable?

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A 5hp motor, located 500 ft from a 240V source is supplied through a copper feeder. It is desired to limit the voltage drop on the feeders to 15V. What is the power loss in the cable? 

 

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