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ISBN: 9781337516549

Author: Simmons

Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT

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Chapter 4, Problem 30R

A wire connector bearing no marking or reference to AL, CU, or ALR is suitable for use with (copper) (aluminum) conductors only. (Circle the correct answer.)

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