Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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What is the free air conductor to use inside a building that can carry 70A in a city where aluminum conductors are prohibited inside buildings
Select one:
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#4 Copper
B.
#10 Copper
C.
#6 Copper
D.
#8 Copper
E.
#1/0 Copper
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